Question about Paypal..............

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I'm not the big spender really, but I do buy most everything on line. I don't want to open another account and put enough money in it to cover anything I buy thru paypal. I'd rather continue using my card. I'm going to cancel my paypal account. I won't be buying much on line from now on is all, but that's ok. I'd feel safer not even having a card, and just pay everything with money orders and cash.

Donna, before you cancel call Paypal to confirm what is going on. Unless I'm dead wrong, you can STILL use the same CC -- they just want a bank account ## for their record.

[jadabug]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Donna, before you cancel call Paypal to confirm what is going on. Unless I'm dead wrong, you can STILL use the same CC -- they just want a bank account ## for their record.

I agree don't cancel...Paypal is the safest way to purchase and recieve money. Just contact them they are very helpful and efficient. I still have my same Paypal account and don't know how I would live without it.

[greyacresmom]

If PayPal sends a email they will use your full name. Quick easy way to spot a phisher/spammer.

[Sandysbabies]

I never order anything online. I would prefer to get the telephone number and just call the company and order. It may be the same in alot of ways but just feel more comfortable. We never use credit cards except for gas etc. which is paid off at the end of the month. I used paypal for ordering bows from Bizbows and got a e-mail saying a second party was trying to use my account. THis was the 2nd time I had use paypal in years. I called my credit card company and had my card number changed. Will never use paypal again. Whatever you do don't give anyone your account number. Does anyone know if you can call bizbow and order directly from her. Love her bows but had rather order directly from her and never seen a phone number listed. It just pays to be really careful. I have gone through indentify theft and its not fun. So be careful.

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by Sandysbabies

I never order anything online. I would prefer to get the telephone number and just call the company and order. It may be the same in alot of ways but just feel more comfortable. We never use credit cards except for gas etc. which is paid off at the end of the month. I used paypal for ordering bows from Bizbows and got a e-mail saying a second party was trying to use my account. THis was the 2nd time I had use paypal in years. I called my credit card company and had my card number changed. Will never use paypal again. Whatever you do don't give anyone your account number. Does anyone know if you can call bizbow and order directly from her. Love her bows but had rather order directly from her and never seen a phone number listed. It just pays to be really careful. I have gone through indentify theft and its not fun. So be careful.

Susan - BowbizDogBows is a YT member so you could always PM her.

[Sandysbabies]

Oh, I'm sorry. It is Bowbiz. For some reason I want to always call it BizBow. Sorry Susan. I think its called oldhimmers. lol!!!

[TresCutePiggies]

Yes! I stopped using my Paypal account to pay for things. You can still pay with a credit card number and just chose not to log into your account. When I have to send money, I just use my fiance's Paypal account. The whole thing makes me angry since obviously you've been good for the entire spending limit without issues, so why do they think you want to give them your checking account number or open a paypal credit card. Yeah, no thanks!

If you are comfortable giving them your checking account number, that is all that is required to "verify" your account, and you will be able to continue using your credit card of choice. I just didn't want them to have access to my checking account.

[TresCutePiggies]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Yes. I have a bank account set up purely for paypal. I limit the amount of funds in the account. I would not give them access to my household bank account.

This is the only solution I came up with as well. I decided it wasn't worth my trouble to open a new bank account and keep a very small amount of money in it. I never wanted them to have access to our checking account that we use for everyday stuff. I'm not a seller, but I'm guilty of buying a ton of stuff online for my girls, and like I said, when I have to go through Paypal I just choose to pay with a credit card without logging in.