How to Create a PayPal Account in Nigeria to Send and Receive Funds

how to create a paypal account in Nigeria that can send and receive funds worldwide

This is a complete Tutorial on how to create a paypal account in Nigeria that can send and receive funds worldwide.

We all know that PayPal have restricted Nigerians from receiving payments, so it have become a challenge for most internet entrepreneurs

because PayPal is like the primary method of sending and receiving payments worldwide on the internet.

So if you go over to the normal PayPal Website to create an account here in Nigeria

after creating the account you'll notice that you can receive money with the Paypal account

so don't worry, this Tutorial will walk you through all the steps of setting up your PayPal account to receive money with it here in Nigeria.

Also remember to read till the very end, so that you will not make any mistakes while doing it.

we will also attach a Video Tutorial that you can watch and see all the steps practically.

Now, without wasting time, let's begin with the Tutorial, shall we?

But let's answer a few questions before going into the main Tutorial.

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Can you receive payments with paypal in Nigeria?


Yes, you can receive payments with paypal in Nigeria, but not with a personal account, to be able to receive Payment with your PayPal in Nigeria, you'll need to open a business Paypal account.

and that is exactly what you're going to learn in this Tutorial.

Is paypal safe for me to use?


Yes, PayPal is a safe and secure way to store your money and make international transactions with, but you also have to be very careful with your information

because hackers and spammers can steal your information and try to hijack your paypal account.

How to create a paypal account in Nigeria that send and receive payment worldwide


1. Create a fresh Business email


You need to create a fresh email account, and don't create a personal email, make sure you create a business email.

Gmail is the one I will recommend you to use, there are other email platforms, but use Gmail, instead

To Create a Gmail Business email address, go to your Gmail application, click on your profile picture and scroll to the end

now click add another account, then choose to Create a new account, then select the "to manage my business option"

then enter your information accordingly till the end, and your business Gmail is ready.

2. visit a foreign paypal site


Remember that you cannot receive payment with a Nigerian paypal account, so there is no clue in creating an account on a Nigerian paypal Website.

so go to paypal.com/ls

this is a Lesotho paypal Website, and we'll be creating our Paypal account on this website.

don't worry, it is safe for you to do so, so don't panic.

3. Create a business paypal account


To create a business Paypal account, scroll down a bit and you'll see create a business account

Click on it, and they will ask you for your email address, enter the email that you created earlier and click continue.

They'll ask you for your business information.

Don't worry, Even if you don't have a business you can do it.

when they ask for your business name, enter your full name, they'll also ask you to provide a Lesotho phone number, don't worry

Click the drop-down and scroll down till you see Nigeria, click on it and submit your phone number.

create a strong password and that's it, your paypal account is ready and you can use it to receive and send money worldwide.

Final thoughts


That's all for this Tutorial, I hope you enjoy reading it, if you have any questions, please ask the questions in the comments section below.

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