a complete guide on how to register a PayPal account in Zimbabwe, including tips for individuals and businesses:

Step 1: Choose the Type of PayPal Account

PayPal offers two main types:

1. Personal Account – For shopping online, sending money, or small-scale payments.

2. Business Account – For receiving payments from customers, invoicing, and using advanced business tools.

For freelancers or business owners, a Business Account is recommended.

Official link: PayPal Zimbabwe

Step 2: Go to the Signup Page

• Visit PayPal Zimbabwe Business Signup

• Click Sign Up

• Select Personal or Business Account depending on your needs

• Click Next

Step 3: Enter Your Email

• Use a valid and professional email address

• You will receive a confirmation link, so make sure you can access it immediately

Step 4: Provide Personal or Business Details

Personal Account:

• Full name

• Date of birth

• Address in Zimbabwe

• Phone number

Business Account:

• Business type (Sole Proprietor, Company, Nonprofit)

• Business name (registered or trading name)

• Business address

• Business phone number

• Owner’s personal information (full name, ID, DOB, proof of address)

Step 5: Create a Strong Password

• At least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character

• Keep it unique and secure

Step 6: Accept Terms & Conditions

• Read PayPal’s User Agreement and Privacy Policy

• Check the required boxes and click Agree and Continue

Step 7: Verify Your Email

• Open the email sent by PayPal and click the verification link

• This confirms your email address and activates your account

Step 8: Link Your Bank Account or Card (Optional)

• Link a Zimbabwean bank account, debit card, or credit card

• This is required for sending payments or withdrawing funds

• ⚠️ In Zimbabwe, PayPal may allow sending payments but may limit receiving/withdrawing international funds

Step 9: Complete Identity Verification (KYC)

• Upload required documents:

  • Government-issued ID (Passport or National ID)

  • Proof of address (bank statement or utility bill)

  • Business registration certificate (for business accounts)

• Verified accounts gain more features and higher transaction limits

Step 10: Start Using PayPal

• For personal accounts: Send money, pay for goods online

• For business accounts: Accept payments via invoices, checkout links, or PayPal buttons

Tip for Zimbabwe users: If your account cannot withdraw directly, use Payoneer or Wise to receive international payments safely and legally.

Useful Links

• PayPal Zimbabwe Home

• PayPal Business Signup

• Payoneer – for receiving international payments

• Wise – multi-currency accounts for Zimbabwe

I can also make a step-by-step illustrated tutorial showing exactly what to click, what fields to fill, and how to link Payoneer/Wise for Zimbabwe users so you can start receiving payments without issues.