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What does it mean to have a verified PayPal account?

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A verified PayPal account means that the account is free of the restrictions placed on non-verified accounts, such as lower sending amounts and higher fees. You can get this status on your account by providing your bank details (account, credit or debit card) to PayPal.

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Can I use my PayPal account without verifying it?

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You can use a PayPal account without verifying it to receive payments. Without verification though, you’ll be limited in how much money you can withdraw from the account to your bank account (how much this limit is depends on the policy applicable to your country). Also, verified PayPal users pay fewer fees and have fewer other restrictions than accounts that don't get verified.

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How long does it take for a PayPal account to be verified?

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Verification for a PayPal account will take around 2 to 3 days. If it takes longer than this, contact PayPal help in your country, for more advice.

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How do you verify your bank account on PayPal?

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You’ll need to log in to your PayPal account first. Once that's done, go to the Summary (or Menu) tab, then scroll down to the tab that says: "See How Much You Can Send with PayPal" in the section "More About Your Account." You should see "Get Verified" at the top of this window. Click on this to get started, then just follow the instructions provided by PayPal.

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Do I need a business account to get paid for surveys?

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No. Business accounts are meant for people who have their own company and are making continuous profit. Surveys can be paid to a consumer account or standard account. Keep in mind that not all survey sites are legit. I'd recommend doing a background check if you haven't redeemed before.

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The company that I work for is asking for the Pay Pal email associated with my account. What is this email?

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This is the address you used to sign up with PayPal. When setting up an account, you need to input an email to allow verification.

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My PayPal is in Canadian funds. Is that okay?

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Yes. You can have a PayPal account in Canadian funds.

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How do I withdraw the sent money in Paypal?

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Transfer it to your bank account.

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Paypal never called me to verify my account, should I call them?

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While you might not necessarily need to call them unless they ask you to, you should definitely contact them if your account isn't working. Make sure you entered the correct phone number!

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How can I verify my phone number?

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On a mobile phone, they will send a text verification. When logged into your account, find and click on the gear symbol, by the top of page. Locate your mobile phone number and click "Confirm". Do not exit from your page and when you receive the confirmation text, enter into the space. The last step is click on Validate.

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Can I apply for a PayPal if I do not use any other financial institutions?

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If you don't use a financial institution, you can use a utility bill or energy/gas bill to verify your address, which should verify your account.

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I live in Tunisia, how can I get a PayPal card?

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I don't believe you can apply for a PayPal Visa/PayPal Mastercard. However, you can try here: paypal.com/get/mastercard.

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How do I trace a bank account that someone used with PayPal to transfer money from my bank?

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Phone Paypal if you have a problem - they are great at sorting out queried payments.

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What do I do if my PayPal doesn't receive funds?

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If you have planned funds coming to you, you should call or email the person paying you. However, if you are receiving funds from a survey site, then you should evaluate the website and do a background check. If it is a decent site that you've used before, then contact their support team.

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I want to send money but there is not enough on the account. Will PayPal withdraw from my bank account?

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If you have a bank account connected, then yes, PayPal can withdraw from it.

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How will I know my login information for my PayPal account?

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When you sign up for your PayPal account, you supply your email, password, age, address, etc.

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How can I verify my PayPal account if I don't have a debit or credit card?

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You can use a service known as Wirex. Simply use a GPT site like Swagbucks and redeem a $5 Digital MasterCard. Merge that into Wirex and link it to your PayPal.

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Can I use PayPal in Uganda for transactions?

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You can use PayPal in Uganda to make payments. However, you can only receive funds through third parties.

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How do I verify my PayPal account when it says "no account found"?

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If it says "No Account Found", it means there is an issue with the HTML, JS, CSS, and/or jQuery/Bootstrap coding (or Web Development). Simply contact PayPal, tell them your issue and they will happily walk you through it.

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How do I make sure I'm not being scammed if someone wants to pay me through PayPal?

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PayPal is very secure; so if you buy something and it never gets to you, you can request a refund, and the money isn't given to them.

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I don't do online banking. Will I have to start if I want to receive payments via PayPal?

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Once your bank info is set up in your PayPal account, you'll transfer money to your bank account via PayPal. If all you're doing is transferring money from PayPal to your bank account and as long as you record the deposits in your ledger, nothing will be any different with regard to a need to do online banking. When you initially set up PayPal, it will send two small transactions to your bank account; you'll need to verify the amounts to PayPal before the bank account will be active for deposits/withdrawals, but if you don't want to check them online, you could just call the bank to request the amounts.

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Can my PayPal money be in any denomination?

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Yes, your PayPal denominations can be any amount.

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Can I add my mastercard to PayPal?

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Yes, you can. You can consult the PayPal website for more specific information and details.

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How can I tell if a buyer is verified on PayPal?

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You can't really tell. You would need to use the PayPal Developer API to find out.

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How come I haven't had money come through from somebody?

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This would just mean that someone has not successfully sent you money yet. Money should appear in your PayPal account very quickly after being sent.

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How do I verify my PayPal account as a new user?

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You can use your Social Security Number (SSN), credit card, debit card, checking account, savings account, bank account, cable bill, internet bill, gas bill, and/or electric bill to verify you account.

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How do I use the funds in my PayPal account if I am not shopping online?

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You can use the PayPal app to pay at participating restaurants and stores. You can check doors and drive-thru windows to see if a place accepts it, or ask the waiter if you're at a restaurant. Just be prepared with a credit card in case it's not an option.

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What should I do if PayPal deducts money from my card and then fails to verify my account and/or provide me with a refund?

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You should contact PayPal and show them to ensure that your account was not hacked.

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Can I use PayPal UK rather than US?

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Yes, you can. You can also verify it there, using your credit/debit card, banking solutions (and/or account), and house bills (cable, gas, electric).

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How do I change my birthday on PayPal?

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You can go to your Settings and Personal Information to change the birth date you have given them.

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