How to use PayPal as a buyer

PayPal makes sending payments very easy.

Once you have your account created, you're ready to start sending money. If you need help on creating an account, we have an article for that under the PayPal section, check it out!

Once you have worked with a seller and have agreed to purchase, they're going to request payment from you.

Typically, they will tell you your total, if they want friends and family or goods and services and send a link or email address to send to.

Their message to you may look similar or different to this, but this is the note we use when requesting payment.

PLEASE READ SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY

Please send $X using friends and family. 🚨 Only put your USERNAME in the notes WITHOUT the @ symbol and NOTHING else 🚨

(Our PayPal link lives here)

When you see this, you would click on the link and send the EXACT amount requested and ONLY your Instagram name in the notes WITHOUT the @ symbol. Make sure you follow the payment instructions exactly as they are written.

You'll see an option appear when sending money asking if you're sending with friends and family or goods and services, make sure you select the correct option.

We have an article around the importance of using the correct payment notes here:

https://mintyoongitrades.wixsite.com/mintyoongitrades/post/importance-of-following-payment-note-instructions

Some sellers will request that you send them a screenshot of your payment as well. Take your time and read their notes carefully.