What is PostePay?
PostePay is a popular prepaid card issued by Poste Italiane, the national postal service provider in Italy. It allows users to make online payments, including reloading their PayPal accounts conveniently.
Step 1: Verify Your PayPal Account
Before you can reload your PayPal account with PostePay, make sure your PayPal account is fully verified. This includes linking and confirming your bank account or credit card to your PayPal account.
Step 2: Add PostePay as a Bank Account
Log in to your PayPal account and navigate to the “Wallet” section. Click on “Link a Bank” and select “Link to a new bank.” In the search field, type “PostePay” and click on the option that appears. Fill in the required details, including your PostePay card number and account holder information. Click “Link Bank” to proceed.
Step 3: Confirm Your PostePay Account
PayPal will make two small deposits into your PostePay account within a few days. Once you see these deposits, log in to your PayPal account and navigate to the “Wallet” section. Click on your PostePay bank account and select “Confirm.” Enter the exact amounts of the small deposits and click “Confirm” to verify your PostePay account.
Step 4: Reload Your PayPal Account with PostePay
Once your PostePay account is linked and confirmed, you are ready to reload your PayPal balance. Follow these steps:
- Log in to your PayPal account
- Navigate to the “Wallet” section
- Click on “Add money”
- Enter the desired amount you wish to reload
- Select your linked PostePay bank account
- Click “Add” to initiate the transfer
PayPal will transfer the requested amount from your PostePay account to your PayPal balance. The transfer may take a few minutes to process.
Step 5: Confirm the Transfer
Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from PayPal. Make sure to check your email and verify the successful transfer. You can also go to your PayPal account’s “Transaction History” to view the details of the transfer.
With PostePay, Italian PayPal users can easily reload their PayPal accounts for seamless online transactions. By following these simple steps, you can conveniently add funds to your PayPal balance and enjoy hassle-free payments.
Remember to always keep your PayPal account and PostePay card information secure to protect yourself from potential scams or unauthorized transactions.