With the rise of online payment platforms, it's now more convenient than ever to send and receive money.
Two of the most popular financial platforms that have taken the world by storm are Wells Fargo and PayPal. Wells Fargo is a leading financial institution in the United States, while PayPal has become a household name for online transactions worldwide.
However, navigating between these two platforms can be confusing for some.
In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of transferring money from Wells Fargo to PayPal, making the experience seamless and hassle-free.
How To Transfer From Wells Fargo To PayPal
To move your money between these services, you'll need to complete the following steps:
- Link Your Wells Fargo To Your PayPal Account
- Add Money To PayPal
Now we'll go over each step in detail!
1. Link Your Wells Fargo And PayPal Accounts
In order to link your Wells Fargo and your PayPal Accounts, you'll need to log into your Wells Fargo account, find your digital wallet, and add your PayPal login to your digital wallet.
In order to complete this step, you'll need to have your login information for both Wells Fargo and PayPal.
On your Wells Fargo Mobile App:
- Open the Wells Fargo mobile app on your phone and log in to your account.
- Tap on the "Menu" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Cards" and tap on "Digital Wallet".
- Select "PayPal" from the list of options.
- Follow the prompts to enter your PayPal login credentials, and then confirm the link between the two accounts.
- After setting up your PayPal digital wallet, select your appropriate Wells Fargo card to add it to your PayPal digital wallet.
On your Desktop Browser:
- Log in to your Wells Fargo account on the Wells Fargo website.
- Click on the "Manage Cards" button beneath the Accounts menu.
- Select "Add Cards To Digital Wallets."
- Choose "Add to PayPal" from the list of options, accept the terms and conditions, then follow the prompts to enter your PayPal login credentials and confirm the link between the two accounts.
Now, you'll be able to fund payments made in PayPal using your linked Wells Fargo bank account, as well as have the ability to transfer funds from your PayPal to that Wells Fargo account.
2. Add Money To PayPal

Now that your accounts are linked, you're all set to move your money over from Wells Fargo to PayPal!
We'll be doing this from within PayPal, so make sure to log in to your PayPal app or dashboard online.
On your PayPal Mobile App:
- Open the PayPal mobile app and log in to your account.
- Tap on "Add Money" and select "From your bank or debit card".
- Enter the amount you want to add and confirm the transaction.
- Choose between an instant transfer, or a free standard transfer speed (processed between 1-3 business days)
- Choose your Wells Fargo card with the correct account number displayed
- Wait for the transfer to complete.
On your Desktop Browser:
- Log in to your PayPal account on the PayPal website.
- Click on the "Wallet" tab at the top of the page.
- Click on "Transfer money" under your PayPal balance.
- Choose "Add money from your bank or debit card" and enter the desired amount.
- Choose between an instant transfer, or a free standard transfer speed (processed between 1-3 business days)
- Select your Wells Fargo bank account from which you want to transfer funds.
- Wait for the transfer to complete.
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