Can I Get a Paper Check From Paypal?

PayPal is a popular way to pay for purchases, send money and receive money over the Internet. If you have a PayPal account and have received money into it, there are several ways to remove the funds.

Features

PayPal has three ways to withdraw money from an account. Direct deposit to a bank account, using a PayPal-issued debit card and having PayPal send a check.

Considerations

A check may be sent to any address where you receive a credit card statement. The set-up process involves using the credit card information to confirm the address.

Alternative

If you do not have a credit card, PayPal has an alternative way to confirm your address. You must fax copies of a utility bill and your driver's license showing the address. PayPal provides a bar-coded fax cover sheet unique to your account that must accompany the documents.

Costs

PayPal has a fee of $1.50 per check to withdraw funds by check. There is no charge for electronic transfers to a bank account.

Other options

You must be a verified Paypal user to have a check sent to an address that cannot be confirmed by credit card or faxing the required documents. To become verified, you must confirm your e-mail address, and add and confirm a bank account to your PayPal account.

References

• PayPal help