PayPal is the most widely used secure form of money transaction online. How can I get PayPal?... This is a question I hear all the time. The requirements vary depending on what you need to use PayPal for. If you just want to shop online or send money to others via email, then you need a PayPal Personal Account. If you need additional PayPal options, like creating Buy Now buttons and accepting payments online, then you need a PayPal Premier Account. You can read about the requirements below.
PayPal Personal Account requirements
To get a PayPal Personal Account you will need a unique email address, bank account and credit card.
PayPal Premier Account
To get a PayPal Premier Account you will need a unique email address, bank account and credit card.
Note: To sign up for a PayPal Premier Account, you must register for a Personal Account. During sign-up, you'll be asked if you want a Premier Account.
How can I get PayPal is I'm under 18? You can't, but most underage PayPal users use their parent's PayPal accounts.