Please note: Starting summer 2025 Bandcamp will begin transitioning to a new payment system powered by Stripe. This new system is set to roll out in phases, but at the end of this transition PayPal will be removed completely and will no longer be a payout option. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid any interruptions to your payouts, we recommend updating to the new payment system as soon as possible.
If you are still using a PayPal-powered payout account, we recommend that you sign up for a Business account.
If you do not yet have a PayPal account:
Click here to head to PayPal and sign up for a Business account. Then jump to jump to step one.
If you already have a PayPal Personal account:
You’ll need to upgrade it to a Business account (otherwise you’ll have a low limit on the number of credit card transactions, and amount of money, you can accept). Upgrading is free. Just log in to your PayPal account, head to your Settings, and click Upgrade to a Business account. Click here for a step-by-step guide to setting up your account.
If you already have a PayPal Business account:
Log in to your PayPal account and skip to step two.
Next, link your PayPal Business account to Bandcamp.
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Verify your account.
If you haven’t already done so, it’s important to go through the steps to verify your business with PayPal. The options available to you may be slightly different depending on your country. If you don’t see a “Business”-type account or PayPal as an Additional Payment Option, choose the option that includes PayPal Checkout. -
Confirm your PayPal email address.
Once your account is set up, it’s critical to confirm your PayPal email address, otherwise, fans won’t be able to pay you. To do so, follow PayPal’s instructions here. -
Tell us which PayPal account to use.
Visit your Profile page. In the field labeled “PayPal email address” (in the Payment details section), enter your PayPal login email address. Click Save. -
There is no step four. You’re done!
However, for bonus points, please be sure to review our pricing page. And hey, PayPal, like every website in the world, occasionally moves things around or changes their wording. We do our best to keep these instructions error-free, but if you discover an inaccuracy (or run into any unexpected snags) please tell us about it. Thanks!
You may also be wondering…
Do I really need a PayPal Business account, or is Premier or Personal sufficient?
Actually, starting summer 2025 Bandcamp will begin transitioning to a new payment system powered by Stripe. This new system is set to roll out in phases, but at the end of this transition PayPal will be removed completely and will no longer be a payout option. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid any interruptions to your payouts, we recommend updating to the new payment system as soon as possible.
How do I update my linked PayPal account email?
Head to your profile page via the user dropdown in the top toolbar and enter your new payment email under Payment Details. Make sure your new PayPal account has been set up correctly as a Business account – just follow the instructions above if you need help. Save all your changes at the bottom of the page, and you’ll be all set.