What is a PayPal Prepaid Card
PayPal Prepaid Mastercard is a physical or virtual prepaid card built on the Mastercard network, issued in partnership with PayPal. It lets you pay everywhere Mastercard is accepted — without a bank account.
How it works: you buy a card with a fixed balance (or a reloadable one), and spend until it runs out. Unlike a regular PayPal balance, this is a physical card for offline and online payments.
What PayPal vouchers are used for
PayPal Cash vouchers — prepaid codes that add funds directly to a PayPal wallet — are one of the most flexible tools for international payments:
- Paying services that accept PayPal as a payment method
- Shopping on sites where local bank cards are blocked
- Topping up someone else's PayPal account (as a gift)
- Purchases on eBay, Etsy, and thousands of other platforms
How a PayPal voucher works
Step-by-step:
- Buy a voucher of the desired denomination on Marix
- Log in to your PayPal account
- Go to Wallet → Add Money → Redeem a coupon or gift card
- Enter the code — balance is added instantly
- Use the balance to pay on any site that accepts PayPal
Available denominations
| Denomination | Best for |
|---|---|
| $10 | One-off purchases |
| $25 | Subscriptions, services |
| $50 | Mid-range orders |
| $100 | Larger purchases |
| $200 | Maximum |
USD and EUR vouchers are available — specify at checkout.
Limitations
- Vouchers work only within the same region (a US voucher is for a US PayPal account)
- Non-refundable after activation
- Some transactions may trigger PayPal account verification
- A voucher is not a substitute for a bank card — it tops up a wallet balance
FAQ
Can I top up someone else's PayPal account with a voucher?
No — the voucher can only be redeemed on the account where it is entered.
What is the validity period?
Usually 12 months from issue date — check the email/receipt.
What if the voucher was already used?
Contact Marix support with your receipt — we'll investigate.
Does it work for Amazon?
No — Amazon does not accept PayPal directly. Use an Amazon Gift Card for Amazon purchases.