Visit the PayPal Prepaid website to activate your card. You must provide your name, address, date of birth, and Social Security Number for identity verification.

Access a tiered-rate savings account through Netspend.

You will pay a small purchase fee (usually around $4.95) and load an initial amount onto the card at the register.

Earn rewards through personalized "Payback" offers from select merchants. Important Things to Know

Move money from your PayPal balance to your card in seconds.

You can typically find these cards in the "Gift Card" or "Financial Services" section of major retailers. Common locations include: CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid Big Box Stores: Walmart, Target, and Dollar General Grocery Stores: Kroger, Safeway, H-E-B, and Publix Convenience Stores: 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Circle K

Buying the card is just the first step. To use the full features of the account, follow these steps: