Paypal question.

ThinkingOfLinking

Hi all,

I've just set up a new eBay account with the intention of using it to sell a few bits in order to pay for a specific thing I'm saving up for. I've opened a Paypal account for this account too.

The thing I wanted to know is, I understand at the moment my account is limited, in that I cannot receive or withdraw more than a certain amount of money. Whilst my account is limited, bearing in mind it is verified (bank details and email address) does this mean I won't be able to access my money? I assume I will be able to. I've managed to use my new account to make an online purchase without any trouble...

paddyrg

Looks like it depends on why it was limited, most likely you need to jump through a few more hoops to remove the limit

https://www.paypal.com/helpcenter/main.jsp;jsessionid=NxtgQWYJh6M2bmXPGbGTXyNQ1f6nRbtp7CTZ2yZMyldQWvMpqdq8!707719688?locale=en_GB&_dyncharset=UTF-8&countrycode=GB&cmd=_help&serverInstance=9022&t=solutionTab&ft=browseTab&ps=solutionPanels&solutionId=163506&isSrch=Yes

ThinkingOfLinking

Thanks...I know what I need to do but just now some of it is impossible, ie I cannot afford to buy a passport which is the photo ID they need (I don't drive so a driving license is also something I don't have).

So my question basically was, while my account is limited, am I still able to operate within those limits, as it were, ie sell up to the amount they specify, etc?

paddyrg

Flickering_Ember wrote: »

Thanks...I know what I need to do but just now some of it is impossible, ie I cannot afford to buy a passport which is the photo ID they need (I don't drive so a driving license is also something I don't have).

So my question basically was, while my account is limited, am I still able to operate within those limits, as it were, ie sell up to the amount they specify, etc?

I'd ask PayPal to be honest - only they know for sure :-)

soolin

Just remember that you can only have one type of each paypal- if you have two premiers or basics and paypal notice you will be banned.

ThinkingOfLinking

paddyrg wrote: »

I'd ask PayPal to be honest - only they know for sure :-)

Thank you Paddy; I have emailed them to ask after not getting through on the phone.

soolin wrote: »

Just remember that you can only have one type of each paypal- if you have two premiers or basics and paypal notice you will be banned.

Thanks Soolin. I only have the one account; they gave me a Premier account. I have verified my email address and my bank account with them so far.