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      Setting Up a PayPal Merchant Account for Use With eGift

      Before you can start accepting payment for eGift cards purchased using your eGift portal, you need to set up a payment processor to handle your transactions.

      This guide will show you how to set up a PayPal merchant account. You can access PayPal for Business by going to this link for US customers , and this link for Canadian customers  

      Please Note: if you are having issues relating to PayPal or the account set up, please contact PayPal support.

      Ackroo eGift - Setting Up a PayPal Standard Business Account

      Ackroo eGift service is integrated with PayPal, so you can receive funds direct-deposited to your business account with each online gift card purchase.

      1. Go to PayPal For Business and Get Started/Sign Up for a "Standard" business account
        ($0/month) using your Business Information
      2. Skip to the "Account Setup" tab and complete each section. (NOTE: You do not have to complete any information on the "Payment Setup" tab):
        1. Confirm your email address
        2. Add banking information (to receive funds transmitted by PayPal)
        3. Confirm your business Name for purchase receipts to customers
        4. (Optional) Setting withdrawal limits

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      3. Provide Ackroo with the email address registered to your PayPal account.