Can I use PayPal in India without bank account

No, you cannot use PayPal in India without linking a bank account. PayPal India requires users to connect a valid Indian bank account to withdraw funds or complete verification. While you can technically open a PayPal account with just an email address, you won't be able to receive or access money without adding bank account details, which makes the account essentially non-functional for payments.

If you're a freelancer or exporter looking for alternatives, consider Skydo, an RBI-authorised cross-border payments platform that also requires basic bank details but offers faster processing, lower fees, and better exchange rates than PayPal. All legitimate payment platforms in India require bank account linkage to comply with RBI regulations and anti-money laundering laws, so there's no way around this requirement for receiving international payments legally.