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Learn About PayPal

PayPal has more than 71 million member accounts worldwide. It is a global leader in online payment solutions and is available in 45 countries and 6 currencies.

How to open an account

To open a PayPal account go to https://www.paypal.com/uk/ and click Sign Up.

First select the type of Account you want. If you want to send payments through PayPal, select a Personal Account and enter your details.

To confirm your registration, PayPal will send an email to the email address you have registered. Click the relevant link in this email and you will be taken to the PayPal website automatically. PayPal will prompt you to enter your password to confirm that you are the owner of the email address you have registered. Now you can send and receive money with PayPal.

PayPal - safe and secure

PayPal is one of the safest ways to make an online donation. There are state-of-the-art systems and processes in place to ensure that your financial information is protected.

• Data Protection: PayPal never shares your financial or personal details with other buyers or sellers.
• Encryption Technology: PayPal uses the best commercially-available encryption technology to ensure that your financial information is secure.
• Online security: your security is PayPal's top priority. PayPal's Security Centre provides advice online on how to keep your account safe. Learn more