Add cash in stores

Q: How do I add cash to PayPal at a store?

To add cash to your PayPal balance, go to your Accounts in the PayPal app while you're at the store. Then, select Add Cash. Select the store you're in, get a barcode, and show it to the cashier at checkout. Your money will be added to your balance, usually in minutes. If you have a PayPal Debit Card, you can use it to add cash to your PayPal Balance account without generating a barcode. Provide the cash you want to add at the register and swipe your card or hand it to the cashier to swipe.

Q: Do I have to have a bank account to add money to PayPal?

You don't need a bank account to add money to your PayPal balance.

Q: Where can I add cash to PayPal?

You can add cash to your PayPal Balance account at 90,000+ locations around the US. Some retailers include CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.

Q: How soon are PayPal cash transfers available?

Money is typically added to your PayPal Balance account in minutes.

Digitize your cash

Add cash¹ to your PayPal balance with the PayPal Debit Card² or app at 90,000+ store locations nationwide.

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A PayPal Balance account is required to add cash and get the card.³

Add cash at 90,000+ stores

Convenient

With 90,000+ stores across the U.S., it’s the simple way to get cash into your PayPal balance.

Flexible

So many ways to use your PayPal balance. Shop online or send money to friends across the globe.⁴

Secure

Your transactions are encrypted. And we don’t share your full financial info when you pay.

How to add cash with the app:

Go to your balance

Hit the Add Money button and choose “Add cash at stores.”

Choose a store

Get a barcode and show it at checkout.

Add the cash

The money will be added to your balance, usually within minutes.

Add cash with the PayPal Debit Card

Present your cash at the register and swipe your card—the money appears in your PayPal Balance account usually within minutes. Then, use the money in your balance to shop everywhere Mastercard® is accepted.

The PayPal Debit Card has no monthly fee, no minimum balance, or credit checks.²

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