Shops: Re Paypal

Once you've got your Paypal account setup and your bank account confirmed with them you'll want to put your website logo onto the Paypal pages that your customers will see when they are redirected there to complete their purchase.

To do this, first log into your Paypal account at their website.

1. On your My Account page you will see a button that says Profile. Click on the word Profile (not the other items that open below it).

2. On the new page that opens under Selling Preferences click on Custom Payment Pages.

After you've signed up a business account with Paypal you'll want to connect your business bank account to it so you can transfer money from the Paypal account to your regular bank account. This is obviously so you can get at the money.

1. Log into your newly created paypal account at their website.

2. On your My Account page there'll be a button that says Profile. If you put your mouse on it other menu items will show up, you should click on Add Bank Account.

This is very straight forward but there are a few things to pay close attention to.

If you're going to be using Paypal to accept credit card purchases on your online shop then it's best you open a Business Account. Paypal will process the payments regardless of whether the buyer has an account with them or not and they only charge a nominal fee (payable by the seller not the buyer).

1. Go to Paypal's website www.paypal.com.au and click on the Sign Up button.

2. Select the Business Account option and country you live in then continue.