Trouble setting up iTunes account with Paypal

I've been having a really hard time setting an iTunes account. I don't want to use credit cards at all and according to the iTunes customer support, I don't need a credit card:

"A credit card is not required. However, if you do not wish to add a credit card, you must add a debit card or add and confirm a bank account before you can send money with your PayPal account."

I've had my Paypal account for a while now and I have my bank account confirmed and tied with Paypal. My problem occurs when I try to make an iTunes account. I select Paypal from the payment choices and choose to validate it. I'm taken to a login screen for Paypal where I log into my account and accept the billing agreement. Afterward, I'm brought to a screen where I have to input credit card information. I have a bank account confirmed with my Paypal account, so why would I need a credit card? Please, can somebody help me out here?

I sent Apple's customer service an email about a week ago and I'll I got back was a confirmatio of the email I sent.