First of all, this is the way to add cards, as follows:

Sign in to your PayPal account.

Click User Information at the top of the page.

Under My User Information, click Financial Information.

Next to debit and credit cards, click Update.

Click to add another card.

Enter your information.

Click Add Card.

Then, associate and confirm that a debit or credit card can help protect your account:

Can improve your security in the PayPal community.

You can confirm your identity and verify whether you have a card associated with your PayPal account.

Risks associated with credit card theft and false identity can be reduced.

When PayPal is authorized to charge your card a small fee to associate your card with your account, PayPal will generate a unique random code, which will be displayed on your card statement. Only the legitimate owner of the card can access this statement. Therefore, this process reduces the risks associated with stolen credit cards and false identities.

Finally, verify that:

First, you need to confirm your email address. Then follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your PayPal account.

2. Click to get account verification.

3. Choose the authentication method that suits you:

Associate and confirm your credit card or debit card.

Associate and confirm your bank account.

4. Follow the page prompts.