Why can’t I change PayPal name?

You can submit a request to change the name on your Personal account for a typographical error or a legal name change. We’re unable to change the name on a PayPal account to a different person’s name. To change the name shown on your account: Next to your name, click Edit.

Can I use a fake name on PayPal?

For example, PayPal’s sign-up process can be completed with a fake name. They’ll have no ability to verify your identity unless you want to transfer your money somewhere else. To do that, you’ll have to verify your identity or link your bank account.

Do you have to put your legal name on PayPal?

The name registered on your PayPal account must match the name registered on your bank account. Each time you make a transfer request, PayPal automatically includes your registered name with your bank information.

What happens if I dont use my legal name on PayPal?

As the others have said, using a fake name happens all the time on PayPal, but it is against the terms of service and is grounds for immediate suspension.

How do I change my name on PayPal without ID?

If you do not have a photo ID we can accept a birth certificate along with a government issued letter such as your council tax bill. If your name change is down to marriage we will require a marriage certificate.

How long does it take PayPal to change name?

To change your name, submit your request through our secure form. If you’re asked to submit documentation, it normally takes 3-5 business days for a review.

Does PayPal name have to match credit card name?

Your Paypal username does not need to match your bank account or credit card billing name. It could be a unique username by itself. As long as the online site which you’re planning to shop from accepts PayPal, you just need to login with your PayPal account to confirm payment.

Can I change my ID in PayPal?

There is nothing you can change called a PayPal ID. If you’re referring to the email address you use to log in to your account, yes you can change that. You can have up to eight verified email addresses associated with your PayPal Account.

How do I hide my real name on PayPal?

You can hide your real name by setting up a PayPal business account with your pen name as the name of your business. You still have to tell PayPal your real name, but customers will only see your business name.

Can people see your address on PayPal?

In their (the sender) Account Transaction History, they will see your real name and email address if you have a Personal or Premier Account, if you have a Business Account, they will see your business name and email address.

Can I have two PayPal accounts?

Yes. You can have one Personal account and one Business account. You can add more email addresses, debit or credit cards, and bank accounts to your account, but each account must have its own email address and financial information. You can also upgrade your Personal account to a Premier or Business account.

Can I delete my PayPal account and make a new one?

When you close your account, PayPal cannot reopen it for you. You can, however, open a new account with the same or a similar email account.

How do I create a new PayPal account when banned?

No. PayPal’s User Agreement does not allow you to open a new account while your previous account is suspended. In order to use PayPal again, you must solve whatever circumstance led to the suspension and be restored to good standing.

Can two PayPal accounts have the same phone number?

Re: Can I use same phone number to two personal PayPal account? Hi bagom, Thank you for contacting the PayPal Community Forum and welcome as a new member! You are not permitted to have 2 personal PayPal Accounts, you can have one Business Account and one personal account.

Can husband and wife have separate PayPal accounts?

Nope cant do that either unless business account. WE DON’T WANT THAT! So for transactions, do we have to use one paypal account in only 1 persons name which effectively means the other person has to log in using the primary paypal account holder details? That’s ridiculous.

Can you create a PayPal account without a phone number?

While you can create a PayPal account without a number or bank account, this blocks the fund withdrawal, defeating the point of having an account. We‘ll create a temporary phone number to help you bypass verification with ease.

Can I make a new PayPal account with the same bank account?

You can add a bank account to one PayPal account at a time. You will be informed when linking the bank to the second PayPal account if you have been approved. Try removing the bank account from the PayPal account it’s currently linked to.

Why can’t I change PayPal name?

You can submit a request to change the name on your Personal account for a typographical error or a legal name change. We’re unable to change the name on a PayPal account to a different person’s name. To change the name shown on your account: Next to your name, click Edit.

Can I use a fake name on PayPal?

For example, PayPal’s sign-up process can be completed with a fake name. They’ll have no ability to verify your identity unless you want to transfer your money somewhere else. To do that, you’ll have to verify your identity or link your bank account.

Do you have to put your legal name on PayPal?

The name registered on your PayPal account must match the name registered on your bank account. Each time you make a transfer request, PayPal automatically includes your registered name with your bank information.

What happens if I dont use my legal name on PayPal?

As the others have said, using a fake name happens all the time on PayPal, but it is against the terms of service and is grounds for immediate suspension.

How do I change my name on PayPal without ID?

If you do not have a photo ID we can accept a birth certificate along with a government issued letter such as your council tax bill. If your name change is down to marriage we will require a marriage certificate.

How long does it take PayPal to change name?

To change your name, submit your request through our secure form. If you’re asked to submit documentation, it normally takes 3-5 business days for a review.

Does PayPal name have to match credit card name?

Your Paypal username does not need to match your bank account or credit card billing name. It could be a unique username by itself. As long as the online site which you’re planning to shop from accepts PayPal, you just need to login with your PayPal account to confirm payment.

Can I change my ID in PayPal?

There is nothing you can change called a PayPal ID. If you’re referring to the email address you use to log in to your account, yes you can change that. You can have up to eight verified email addresses associated with your PayPal Account.

How do I hide my real name on PayPal?

You can hide your real name by setting up a PayPal business account with your pen name as the name of your business. You still have to tell PayPal your real name, but customers will only see your business name.

Can people see your address on PayPal?

In their (the sender) Account Transaction History, they will see your real name and email address if you have a Personal or Premier Account, if you have a Business Account, they will see your business name and email address.

Can I have two PayPal accounts?

Yes. You can have one Personal account and one Business account. You can add more email addresses, debit or credit cards, and bank accounts to your account, but each account must have its own email address and financial information. You can also upgrade your Personal account to a Premier or Business account.

Can I delete my PayPal account and make a new one?

When you close your account, PayPal cannot reopen it for you. You can, however, open a new account with the same or a similar email account.

How do I create a new PayPal account when banned?

No. PayPal’s User Agreement does not allow you to open a new account while your previous account is suspended. In order to use PayPal again, you must solve whatever circumstance led to the suspension and be restored to good standing.

Can two PayPal accounts have the same phone number?

Re: Can I use same phone number to two personal PayPal account? Hi bagom, Thank you for contacting the PayPal Community Forum and welcome as a new member! You are not permitted to have 2 personal PayPal Accounts, you can have one Business Account and one personal account.

Can husband and wife have separate PayPal accounts?

Nope cant do that either unless business account. WE DON’T WANT THAT! So for transactions, do we have to use one paypal account in only 1 persons name which effectively means the other person has to log in using the primary paypal account holder details? That’s ridiculous.

Can you create a PayPal account without a phone number?

While you can create a PayPal account without a number or bank account, this blocks the fund withdrawal, defeating the point of having an account. We‘ll create a temporary phone number to help you bypass verification with ease.

Can I make a new PayPal account with the same bank account?

You can add a bank account to one PayPal account at a time. You will be informed when linking the bank to the second PayPal account if you have been approved. Try removing the bank account from the PayPal account it’s currently linked to.