How to Pay by Card Through PayPal Without a PayPal Account (Video)
By VietnamVisaEasy Visa Team · 2026-11-12
You can pay by card through PayPal for your Vietnam visa order without a PayPal account, and without creating one. This 2-minute 24-second video shows every click, from your order page to the Pay Now button, plus the one trick that stops PayPal from asking you to log in.
Press play above (English voice-over, captions on), or follow the same steps below. Each step shows the time in the video where it starts.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| PayPal account needed? | No, you pay as a guest |
| Cards accepted | Most Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards |
| Button to click | The black "Debit or credit card" button |
| Switch to turn off | "Save your info and create a PayPal account" |
| If PayPal asks you to log in | Open your order link in a private (incognito) window |
| Time needed | About 2 minutes |
Before you pay by card through PayPal: open a private window (0:10)
If this browser has used PayPal before, PayPal remembers you and shows its login page instead of the card form. This is the most common reason travelers think they need an account.
The fix takes 10 seconds: open your order link in a private (incognito) window. A private window starts without PayPal's saved history, so PayPal shows the guest card form. Clearing your browser's history and cookies does the same job.
| Device and browser | How to open a private window |
|---|---|
| Chrome or Edge on Windows | Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Chrome or Edge on a Mac | Command + Shift + N |
| Safari on a Mac | Command + Shift + N |
| Firefox | Ctrl (or Command) + Shift + P |
| iPhone, Safari | Tap the tabs button, then Private, then + |
| Android, Chrome | Tap ⋮ at the top right, then New incognito tab |
Then paste your order link. You will find it in the email we sent when you placed your order, and on the order page itself under "Your order link".
Step 1: Open your order page (0:46)
Your order page shows your Order ID, the status "Awaiting payment" and the total in US dollars. Check that the total is what you expect before you pay. The Order ID starts with COM- and lets you track your order later from the top of any page.
Step 2: Click "Debit or credit card" (0:51)
Scroll down to "Complete your payment", keep the PayPal tab selected, and click the black "Debit or credit card" button.
There are two buttons:
- Proceed to PayPal payment – for travelers who have a PayPal account and want to log in.
- Debit or credit card – opens PayPal's guest card form. This is the one to use if you do not have a PayPal account.
The payment is handled by PayPal on PayPal's secure page. We never see or store your card number.
Step 3: Fill in the card form (1:01)
PayPal opens a form titled "Pay with debit or credit card". You do not need to log in. Fill it in from top to bottom:
- Country/Region – the country where your card was issued.
- Email and mobile phone – PayPal sends the receipt to this email.
- Card number, expiry date (MM/YY) and CSC, the 3-digit code on the back (4 digits on the front for American Express).
- First and last name – the cardholder's name, as the bank has it.
- Billing address – the address your bank has on file for the card. A wrong ZIP code is a common reason for a decline.
The exact layout can differ slightly by country and language, but the fields are the same.
Step 4: Switch off "create a PayPal account" (1:22)
At the bottom of the form, switch off "Save your info and create a PayPal account". It is often on by default. With it off, PayPal processes the payment as a one-time guest payment and does not create an account or ask for a password.
Step 5: Click Pay Now (1:27)
Click Pay Now. Some versions of the page say "Continue as Guest" or "Agree and Pay". If your bank sends a security code by SMS or in its app, enter it to approve the payment. This check, often called 3-D Secure, comes from your bank, not from us.
What if PayPal still shows a login page?
(1:33) Look for "Pay with Debit or Credit Card" under the login box and click it. If you cannot see that button, or PayPal shows your old account, close the page and open your order link again in a private window, as shown at 0:10.
What if your card is declined or the payment gets stuck?
The fixes start at 1:45 in the video.
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Card declined | Check the card details and billing address, try another card, or call your bank |
| Bank sends a code | Enter the SMS or banking-app code to approve the payment |
| PayPal asks "Are you human?" | Complete the check, for example slide the bar, then continue |
| Still stuck | Message us on WhatsApp with your Order ID; we can offer another way to pay |
Our Vietnam visa payment guide compares every payment method, and if a payment failed on the government website, read Vietnam e-visa payment failed.
What happens after you pay?
(2:05) PayPal sends you back to our website, your order shows as Paid, and we start processing your visa. You also get a receipt by email from PayPal, and the charge appears on your card statement under PayPal.
Your e-visa is issued on the official government portal, evisa.gov.vn, and we email it to you as soon as it is ready. You can check the status at any time with your Order ID. New to the process? Our Vietnam e-visa video guide shows how to fill in the application form before you reach the payment step.
Other ways to pay
If you prefer not to use a card, your order page also offers:
- PayPal balance – log in with your PayPal account using "Proceed to PayPal payment".
- Alipay – scan the QR code and pay the amount shown in RMB, then send the receipt on WhatsApp.
- International bank transfer – use the bank details on the order page with your Order ID as the reference, then send the receipt on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a PayPal account to pay by card?
No. Click "Debit or credit card" on your order page and PayPal opens its guest card form. You pay with your card and do not need to log in or create an account.
Why does PayPal ask me to log in?
If you used PayPal on the same browser before, PayPal remembers you and shows its login page. Open your order link in a private or incognito window, or clear your browser's history and cookies, then try again.
How do I avoid creating a PayPal account?
Switch off "Save your info and create a PayPal account" at the bottom of the card form before you click Pay Now.
Which cards work?
Most Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover debit and credit cards. Some banks block online or foreign payments; if yours is declined, try another card or call your bank.
What happens after I pay?
PayPal sends you back to our website, your order shows as paid, you get a receipt by email, and we start processing your visa.
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