topic Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC? in Credit Cards

Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:39:41 GMT

Received my 2% CB PayPal MC in the mail today... I've logged into PayPal, tried Googling... I cannot find out how to Activate, manage, or view the card?

Website specifically to PayPal MC?

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

SoCalGardener — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 22:48:06 GMT

No guarantees, but you can try this: https://www.paypal.com/activatecard

Was there a sticker on the card?

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:06:50 GMT

@SoCalGardener Yeah. www.paypal.com -- which absolutely isn't true (for me anyway?).

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

FinStar — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:11:16 GMT

I believe you can also call the automated system to do so. There should be some info on the card carrier as well, if anything.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:20:58 GMT

@FinStar You are correct. After calling PayPal Customer Service, it recognized my number, asked for the last four of SSN -- then activated it.

I'm afraid I already dislike this card...

I asked the CS Agent "where do I go to make payments once I owe a balance?" -- "go to www.paypal.com and login, from there, you click PPMC and it will transfer you to the SYNCB website, where you'll make payments".

So... I waste 5 minutes logging into a website, just to transfer to a totally different website...? Why not just login to SYNCB from the gate...?

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

FinStar — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:32:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@FinStar You are correct. After calling PayPal Customer Service, it recognized my number, asked for the last four of SSN -- then activated it.

I'm afraid I already dislike this card...

I asked the CS Agent "where do I go to make payments once I owe a balance?" -- "go to www.paypal.com and login, from there, you click PPMC and it will transfer you to the SYNCB website, where you'll make payments".

So... I waste 5 minutes logging into a website, just to transfer to a totally different website...? Why not just login to SYNCB from the gate...?

Yes, this is one of those funky UIs since it's tied to your PayPal account - the same applies to eBay MC and PayPal Credit. I mean, logging into PayPal should take less than a minute and then it's an extra 10-15 seconds that links up to SYNCB's portal -- but you don't have to login again. It's just how they integrated things.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

JNA1 — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:57:39 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@FinStar You are correct. After calling PayPal Customer Service, it recognized my number, asked for the last four of SSN -- then activated it.

I'm afraid I already dislike this card...

I asked the CS Agent "where do I go to make payments once I owe a balance?" -- "go to www.paypal.com and login, from there, you click PPMC and it will transfer you to the SYNCB website, where you'll make payments".

So... I waste 5 minutes logging into a website, just to transfer to a totally different website...? Why not just login to SYNCB from the gate...?

If it takes you 5 minutes to log onto a website, you might wanna address your internet issues first!😂😉

Its no big deal - it's literally another click. You can also download the PayPal app and make payments there. The app is very limited, but you can make payments very quickly.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 23:42:51 GMT

@FinStar @JNA1 Well, I'm definitely glad to hear I don't have to log back in. Sadly I use a DINOSAUR of a phone (3G) and it makes stuff like this PAINFULLY difficult. Hell, it takes 2-3 minutes to login here. Lol I'm in the process of upgrading -- but I cannot decide if I want to remain Verizon OR jump to AT&T... AND if I want to stick to Android or jump to iOS... 🤷 Lol

I'm old fashioned... I still drive a 2003 Buick Century... BUT only 29,500 miles. It's Show Room quality. 😊

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

JNA1 — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 00:33:55 GMT

The app should work pretty good for you, assuming your phone can download it.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

SoCalGardener — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 01:33:50 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@SoCalGardener Yeah. www.paypal.com -- which absolutely isn't true (for me anyway?).

Just curious, did you try the link I posted?

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:22:24 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@FinStar You are correct. After calling PayPal Customer Service, it recognized my number, asked for the last four of SSN -- then activated it.

I'm afraid I already dislike this card...

I asked the CS Agent "where do I go to make payments once I owe a balance?" -- "go to www.paypal.com and login, from there, you click PPMC and it will transfer you to the SYNCB website, where you'll make payments".

So... I waste 5 minutes logging into a website, just to transfer to a totally different website...? Why not just login to SYNCB from the gate...?

One can create a bookmark directly to the PPMC on Synchrony. I can't seem to find the original post, but perhaps another member can. I think it's basically copying the URL of the redirect webpage (the page the shows a few seconds when switching between PayPal and Sync), and then creating a bookmark to that page. I can confirm that it works because I did it for myself. If the log in to PayPal first really bothers you, you could look into creating the direct bookmark.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:32:26 GMT

@SoCalGardener Yes. It kept taking me to my Account Home Page (where I see my PayPal balance). Lol

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

Anonymous — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:34:34 GMT

@Anonymous Yay! That made me happy. Thank you. I certainly will.

Re: Where do I ACTIVATE PayPal MC?

staticvoidmain — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:45:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote: One can create a bookmark directly to the PPMC on Synchrony. I can't seem to find the original post, but perhaps another member can.

Who hath summoned my post?