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Problem to link my bank account

Title: Troubles Adding a Bank Account to PayPal? Here’s How to Fix It!

Hello, Jia and fellow PayPal users,

I came across your issue and thought it would be helpful to create a blog post on how to solve this common problem one faces while trying to link a bank account to their PayPal account.

Not being able to successfully link your bank account to your PayPal account can be a frustrating experience. Since you’ve already filled in all the necessary information on PayPal’s end, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to resolve this issue quickly.

Here are a few steps to help you solve your problem effectively:

1. **Check Your Banking Information Carefully**
Ensure that all the information you provided, such as the routing number and account number, is accurate and exactly matches the information your bank has for you. Even a slight error can cause the validation process to fail.

2. **Verify Your Email and Phone Number**
PayPal may send verification codes to your registered email or phone number. Be sure that these are correct and active. Sometimes, PayPal might have trouble sending verification emails or SMS due to outdated or incorrect contact details.

3. **Check If the Bank Is Connected to PayPal**
Not all banks or financial institutions have a direct or secure connection to PayPal. If the issue persists, and there is no sign of the small authorization test deposits, this could be the reason. In such a case, try adding another bank account if possible.

4. **Contact Your Bank**
Reach out to your bank’s customer service to see if there is any issue on their end that might be blocking the connection. Your bank might have security measures that are obstructing the connection with PayPal.

5. **Check for Pending Verification in PayPal**
Sometimes, the verification process doesn’t initiate automatically. Check your PayPal account activity or account settings to see if there’s an option to start the verification process.

6. **Get Support from PayPal**
If you’ve tried all the above steps and are still not able to link your bank account, it’s best to reach out to PayPal’s customer support. They will be able to guide you through any additional steps or help identify if there’s a specific issue on their end that needs to be addressed.

Remember, patience and persistence are key. Linking a bank account to PayPal sometimes takes a bit of back-and-forth, but with these steps, you should be able to get your bank account connected successfully. If it has been more than a day and you have not seen the small authorization test deposits, the issue is likely not on your end.

Reach out to PayPal’s support, but in the meantime, try these steps in order. If these did not work for you, please share your experience or any additional details that could help us provide a more tailored solution for connecting your bank with PayPal in the comments below.

Happy connecting!