How do I switch to a "business" PayPal account
Here's how to switch from a "Personal" to a "Business" PayPal account. This is free to do and is required to connect your PayPal to Bookedin.
- Log in to Bookedin web or launch the mobile app (Android or iPhone)
- Click the Settings menu then go to Online Payments
- Choose PayPal from the list of payment processor options
- Click Connect then Accept terms and connect PayPal. Then you'll be redirected to the PayPal setup steps.
- From here, login to your personal PayPal account or set up a new PayPal account for free.
- After you log in or sign up, PayPal will automatically detect if you're using a "Personal" or "Business" account. If your using a "personal" one, you'll see a prompt to switch to PayPal Business account. Choose either one:
- Now follow the prompts to fill in all the required fields for your Business PayPal account. You'll need to fill in your business name, phone number, address etc.
- At the bottom, check the box "You also give permission to Bookedin....." then click "Agree and Upgrade Account"
- Once you have completed all fields you will be taken to PayPal and asked to complete the PayPal Business setup. This includes:
a) Confirm your email
b) Link to your bank
c) Confirm the business name that you would like to appear on your client's statements
d) Lift bank withdrawal limits to move your funds more easily - After you're done step 9, logout of PayPal and go back to Bookedin. You might have to start back at step 1 to restart the connection process.
- Once you've successfully connected your Business PayPal to Bookedin, you'll see a thank you screen. Click the "Go back to Bookedin" button to head back to your Bookedin account. You're all done! You'll now see a success screen in your Bookedin account confirming your PayPal is connected.
Related posts:
- Configure Payment settings on your services
- Having trouble linking your PayPal account? Read our help article.
- Learn more about the difference between Personal PayPal vs. Business PayPal accounts.
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