Step 1. Set up a business PayPal account here, it’s free!
Key Steps to set up a PayPal Business account for youth sports:
- Go to PayPal website: Access the PayPal homepage and click "Sign Up."
- Choose "Business Account": Select the option to create a business account
- Enter Business Details: Provide your organization's legal name, contact information, and website URL
- Add Bank Account: Link your business bank account to receive payments
- Verify Identity: Provide necessary documentation like your tax ID number or Social Security number to verify your identity
Set up Payment Settings: Customize payment options like how you want to receive payments and any fees you may charge
- The account cannot be a personal account; it must be a business account for the league or youth sports organization
- Personal PayPal accounts will be declined
Step 2. Request payment by sending an invoice from your PayPal business account to parent(s).