How to transfer money from NetSpend to PayPal is not a difficult thing to do but many users do not know the steps to take to achieve that. If you are new to Netspend and you don’t know how to go about transferring money from Netspend to PayPal and vice versa, then this guide is for you.
First I want you to know that you are not alone in this quest as many users find it challenging also. So sit back and read through as I teach every step that leads to a successful transfer between your Paypal account and your Netspend account.
What is Netspend?
Be reminded that Netspend is an American Company that provides debit cards that can be used just like every other debit card to send money, make purchases, withdrawals, direct deposits, and many more.
Netspend cards are prepaid and they come in both Visa and MasterCard. Although it is not a bank, you must have a card account by activating your card which is a sure requirement for use.
What Is Paypal?
PayPal on the other hand is an online finance company that is used for payment and has been in existence for over 2 decades in the USA.
The company over the years has expanded its tentacles making it available for use in about 200 countries of the world. PayPal partners with so many banks in such a way that users can receive or send payment through it.
It is at this point that Netspend comes in. Many Netspend users have PayPal accounts and most times there is a need to send money from Netspend to Paypal and do not know how to go about that. It is at this point that this article is written to teach you how to send money from Netspend to Paypal.
Can You Transfer Money From Netspend To Another Account?
Netspend cards are commonly used for making purchases hence it is easier to transfer money from your bank account to your Netspend after linking your bank account to your Netspend account.
And you can also transfer from NetSpend to your bank account but that may be a little difficult as you first have to send it to your Paypal before sending it from Paypal to your bank account. In other words, it is easier to send money from Netspend to Paypal.
Can I Transfer Money From My Netspend To Paypal?
I stated earlier that yes, you can transfer money from your Netspend prepaid card be it a visa or MasterCard to your Paypal account and vice versa. And this process is usually much easier than sending it to your bank account.
How To Link Your Netspend Account To Paypal.
Before we look thoroughly at how to send money from Netspend to Paypal, let consider how to link both accounts since that is an important step in the transfer process. To link your Netspend account to Paypal, carefully apply these steps.
- Login to your Paypal account
- On the dashboard, tap on “wallet“
- Select “Link a Bank account”
- Provide the account number and routing number of your Netspend account.
- Click on “continue“
- Go through the information again and click on ‘Add Bank account”
With this, your Netspend account will be linked to your Paypal successfully.
How To Transfer Money From Netspend To Paypal
Here is how to send money from your Netspend account to PayPal.
But remember that you should have linked your account before taking these steps.
- Log in to your PayPal
- Click on Wallet
- Tap on transfer money
- From the options provided, select Add money online
- On the next page, click on ‘Netspend account’ from the list provided.
- Enter the amount of money you wish to transfer and click continue.
- Wait for about 3 days to receive the fund.
How To Send Money From Paypal To Netspend
Now let’s look at the other side of the coin which is how to transfer money from PayPal to Netspend. This is one way of reloading your Netspend prepaid card.
Linking the two accounts with the steps explained in “how to link your Netspend account to PayPal ” above, also serves here. Now follow this guide below
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- Log in to your PayPal account.
- On the homepage click on withdraw
- Tap on transfer to bank on the next page.
- Enter the amount of money you wish to transfer.
- Tap on “To” and Select Netspend
- Click on continue.
- Click submit to complete the transaction.
How To Transfer Money From My Netspend To A Third Party’s Paypal
Users of Netspend often ask if they can send money to another PayPal account other than theirs such as their wife, brother, or friend’s PayPal account. Although there is no official way of doing that, it is, however, possible in two ways.
The first way is to send the money from your Netspend account to your PayPal and thereafter send it to the person’s PayPal account. Then the other possible way is to have the person add your Netspend account to his PayPal account. The risk with the second step is that the third party will have access to withdraw money from your Netspend whenever he wants.
How Long Does It Take To Transfer Money From Paypal To Netspend?
Sending money from your Paypal to Netspend takes up to 2 to 4 days. It is not usually longer than that except the transfer was not successful.
Summary
I hope after reading through this insightful article, you no longer have any other doubt as to how to transfer money from your Netspend to PayPal and from Paypal to Netspend.
The time frame to receive a transfer and how you can transfer money to your wife’s Paypal account as well as other friends and relations were also discussed. So go ahead and make your transfers applying the steps explained in this article.