PayPal is a digital wallet with millions of active users worldwide. It makes transactions easier for its users by allowing cashless settlements online or offline. Just by registering with an email ID and password on the PayPal website or application, any user can easily buy or sell products online.

The global marketplace for trading branded and vintage fashion items, Depop is keenly integrated with PayPal to make e-commerce easier for its customers. In order to finish the payment process securely, Depop users need to link their Depop balance account with their PayPal account. shoppers can be able to buy items even without a PayPal account only if the seller allows it, but a seller cannot set up their Depop store without having a PayPal account as all profits earned from Depop are transferred to the seller through the linked PayPal account.

Here is how you can create a PayPal account and link it with Depop.

Step 1

Download the PayPal application or visit the PayPal website to create an account.

Step 2

Select the type of account you want to register. You can choose either ‘Individual Account’ or ‘Business Account’. For sellers, the Business Account is recommended.

Step 3

This step is crucial because you need to verify your identity for secure transactions. Fill in the details such as Country, Name, Email ID, and Password. Then click next to add more personal information.

Step 4

Now, add your credit or debit card details to link your bank account with PayPal.

Step 5

Verify your Email ID by clicking ‘Confirm’ on the email that PayPal will send you.

Now you have an active PayPal account that you have to connect with Depop to start your business.

Step 1

From the ‘Seller Hub’ tab, click on ‘Payment’s view’.

Step 2

Swipe right for PayPal and scroll down and select ‘Manage PayPal Settings’.

Step 3

Click on ‘Connect PayPal’ and log in with your PayPal credentials.

For sellers outside the UK and the US, visit ‘Settings’ on the ‘Profile’ tab and click on ‘Preferences’. Lastly, click on ‘Connect PayPal’ and log in with your PayPal credentials.

FAQs

How to grow followers on Depop?

Create great product photos and advertisements to attract new customers. Also, communicate with fellow sellers and buyers to grow your own community and business. Click here to learn more.

What should I sell on Depop?

Depop has strict rules on selling illegal and prohibited items on its platform. The most common thing to sell on Depop is vintage and branded clothes and accessories.

How can I take professional product photos for Depop?

Taking HD product photos without wasting money and time on professionals is no big deal with the help of Blend Photo Editor which is specially designed for e-commerce sellers to enhance their product images and boost conversion. Learn more here.

How to sell faster on Depop?

Depop is originally a social media platform, hence hashtags and followers play an important role in gaining more traffic for Depop sellers. Read this article to know more about important Depop hashtags.