Crear una cuenta de PayPal

How to create a PayPal business account?

For those interested in developing and managing projects with the PayPal SDK, it is essential to have a developer account. However, the first step is to have a PayPal business account. You will learn here how to easily set up a business account.

What are the steps to create a business account?

1. Access the PayPal home page: If you are already browsing PayPal, simply click on the PayPal logo to return to the home page.

2. Select account type:

   • Click "open account."
   • Choose "business account" instead of "personal account".

3. Provide your information:

   • Enter an email address. A temporary account may be useful for this initial setup.
   • Create and type in a strong password.

4. Company information:

   • Provide your first name, last name, and company name. For example, "Platzi Store SA de CV".
   • Enter a valid phone number for your country.
   • Add the company address and select the preferred currency for all legal transactions.

5. Accept the terms and conditions.

6. Describe your company briefly:

   • Select the type of company, e.g. "sole proprietorship" or "individual".
   • Define the type of products or services you offer. For this example, select "digital products".

7. Final personal data:

   • Provide your date of birth.
   • Reuse the company address as your personal address if both match.

How to convert a personal account into a business account?

If you already have a personal account and want to convert it to a business account, PayPal offers a simple process to upgrade:

1. Log in to your personal account:

   • Go to the admin panel.
   • Click on the gear in the top right to access the settings.

2. Upgrade to business account:

   • Look for the "upgrade to business account" option and select it.
   • Choose "upgrade your current account" instead of opening a new one.

3. Enter business information:

   • The business name will remain as "Platzi Store SA de CV".
   • Most of the fields will be automatically filled in with the personal information you already provided.

4. Fill in the rest of the details:

   • Verify and adjust any necessary details such as date of birth and address.

With these steps, you will have created or upgraded your PayPal account to a business account, opening the door to integrate advanced PayPal tools into your projects. Remember that each step in this setup is crucial to ensure that your business operates smoothly and efficiently on the platform. Good luck in your future developments with PayPal!