Can you use PayPal under a different name?

You can ask PayPal to change your legal name, add a “nickname” to your account, or merely correct a typo.

Does your PayPal name have to be your legal name?

PayPal requires users to use their real names on personal accounts. Although you’ll still need to provide your real name to PayPal to set up your account, you can make your business name anything you want.

What happens if you use the wrong name on PayPal?

We may be able to have your name updated so that your account shows your correct name. You would need to contact customer services and we will look in to it further for you. If we can change the name on your account, you would need to provide us with a valid photo id and also a proof of address document.

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.

Does PayPal reveal your name?

Sharing of your information Your PayPal.Me page will display your name or business name, profile picture or logo and the suburb associated with your PayPal account. This will be visible to anyone visiting your page and will help others recognise and transact with you.

Does account name mean my name?

For example: Bank account name: Mr P A N’jandrum = the name by which this account is known. I could have lots of accounts, some personal, others with business names, for example.

How do I not show my 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.

How long does it take for PayPal to change your name?

Within 3-5 business days you should hear back from PayPal in your email. They will change your name according to the files you submitted.

Can people see my name 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.

Does PayPal display your name?

Your PayPal.Me page will display your name or business name, profile picture or logo and the suburb associated with your PayPal account. This will be visible to anyone visiting your page and will help others recognise and transact with you.

How do I find out what my PayPal name is?

On PayPal.me, click on “My PayPal.Me” in the top right. Log in, if needed. You’ll see your username next to the @ symbol under your name.

How do I hide my real name on PayPal?

What happens if my bank account name and PayPal name don’t match?

If the names don’t match, then the money should be returned to PayPal account, not go into your bank account in the first place. Bank account name different from Paypal account name. Oct-16-2016 07:00 AM This dude could be underage when he open a Paypal account,are you 18 now?

Can I use a fake name to sign up for PayPal?

Re: I used a fake name signing up for PayPal HELP! PayPal has no way of verifying your name until you submit required information and then PayPal needs to verify it with the bank account. A person isn’t alllowed to use a fake name; that’s against PayPal policy, but people still do it.

Why can’t I withdraw money from my PayPal account?

Bank account name different from Paypal account name. Oct-16-2016 04:25 AM So the bank told you that you can’t withdrawl the money that just arrived into your bank account because the PayPal account name does not match your bank account owner name. Ok, but…

Can I open my own PayPal account for my mother?

Bank account name different from Paypal account name. Oct-16-2016 08:47 AM You could try to open your own account, but PayPal may recognize some of the information as belonging to your mother’s account and they could get your permanently limited. I think you will need to find a way to fix the PayPal infomation first, if that is even possible.