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Will my account get frozen when I try to withdraw funds?

Hi there, I have 10,000 Euros in my PayPal account. It is a business Non-US verified account. Is it safe for me to withdraw all of it in a single transaction? My brother also has a business Non-US Verified PayPal … Continue reading

Used Paypal guest check-out and it was downhill from there

I made a purchase online for a Digital single-lens reflex camera, the company seemed fine. I do NOT have a paypal account, and have always paid with the option of, ‘dont have a paypal account, then pay with a credit … Continue reading

I am so over Paypal

I dont know where to start. I’ve been forced to use Paypal for years now for lack of other payment options, especially involving ebay sales. EVERY SINGLE TIME I have had an issue. I have about 10 accounts now on … Continue reading

Paypal does not consider the shipping time of internationally shipped items

After selling a $420 dress on eBay to a UK buyer, she filed a claim (went straight to claim) 7 working days after the item is sent. There is no way a 2-4 week delivery time can be fulfilled in … Continue reading

Paypal reversed payment from a good buyer

A very good eBay buyer from Mongolia sent a $154.50 payment for a Turkish coin made in Turkey and in his payment through PayPal he mentioned that he liked a coin from Shiraz of the Ilkhanid dynasty that he bought … Continue reading

I would advise anyone to avoid PayPal

Paypal suspended my account 6 months ago. They wanted all my personal info to prove I’m not helping terrorists overseas. Actually my information is easily obtained as I am a self employed health worker and worked in my profession for … Continue reading

Truly disgusting customer service department over at Paypal

As a web developer I have set up a booking system that allows hotels to accept there own booking rather than pay a commission to a booking agency. I used paypal to receive payments and stupidly without realizing attached paypal … Continue reading

Payment holds and accused of using stolen card

paypal are the biggest fraudulent company i have ever come into contact with, why haven’t they been shut down for this practice any one else would be thrown in jail, i set up a paypal account and added my new … Continue reading

Paypal implemented 90 day reserve for no reason

Hi, I have had a business account with them for over a year now. My business is an online subscription service for my own betting analysis software. I had a spike in payments from my normal monthly recurring fees, due … Continue reading

Paypal sent e-check instead of instant payment

Bought Ebay item – listing stated NO E-CHECKS No problem I never use E-checks. I sent PayPay Instant payment. Seller contacts me and says he wants to cancel the transaction because he doesn’t take E-Checks. I called PayPal and eventually … Continue reading