How to add money to your PayPal account, so you can transfer money or pay bills immediately

If you’re like me and a lot of people these days, PayPal handles a lot of bills for you. 

With Netflix, eBay, and various other services linked to a PayPal account,  the fees are all handled automatically without having to do so much as click a link or tap on an app.

However, because I never know when a PayPal charge will arrive, I always keep a cash reserve in the account. I also like knowing that if I have cash in my account and access to a phone or computer with internet access, I can send money right away.

If you want to make sure you have access to immediate funds if you ever need it, pad your PayPal account by adding some money. Here’s how.

How to add money to your PayPal account

1. Log into your PayPal account and click “Transfer Money” under your balance on the home page.

Your PayPal account gives you immediate access to the cash stored there and can also draw from a linked bank account. Steven John/Business Insider

2. On the next page, click “Add money to your balance.”

It is free to transfer money in both directions between PayPal and your bank, but the process may take several days to complete. Steven John/Business Insider

3. Enter the amount of cash you wish to transfer from your bank, then hit “Add.”

Click “Add.” Steven John/Business Insider

4. On the next page, click “Add $ (XXX amount)” to complete the transfer.

Click the button to complete the transfer.