How to Request Deposits in PayPal

PayPal is an online service that allows you to send money to and receive money from anyone with an email address. PayPal money transfers are an alternative to traditional payment methods such as checks, money orders and credit cards. PayPal also features a "Request Money" feature that allows you to request a PayPal deposit. You can access the "Request Money" feature from PayPal's home screen.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access
• PayPal account

Instructions

1. Open a Web browser on your computer and go to the PayPal homepage.

2. Log into your PayPal account. Enter your PayPal email address and password and click the gold "Log In" button.

3. Your account homepage appears. Click the blue "Request Money" tab.

4. Enter the email address of the person you want to request a PayPal deposit from in the "Recipient's email address" field.

5. Enter the amount of money you are requesting in the "Amount" field.

6. Select either the "Goods" or "Services" option, depending on the reason you are asking for the PayPal deposit.

7. Click the gold "Continue" button to request the PayPal deposit. PayPal will send your request to the recipient.

References

• PayPal: Request Money From Almost Anyone with an Email Address

Resources

• PayPal: Account Login