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Hoang
Jun 6th 2005, 5:17 pm
Is it?
I really want to have one, since I'm under 18.

If it's possible, please show me the way to do it.

Thx in advance! :)
jared
Jun 6th 2005, 9:51 pm
I believe so.

You just need a valid checking account or one of those check/debit cards.

I had mine before I was 18
Art
Jun 6th 2005, 11:36 pm
Most definitely, I received my account when I was 16 I believe.
mddv
Jun 7th 2005, 1:33 am
i think you have to be over be over 18 but i had mine when i was like 16.
Corey Bryant
Jun 8th 2005, 5:07 am
Possible - yes. Legal - no (http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/policy_privacy-outside#introduction).

If paypal finds out, you account can be suspended until you are eighteen and any funds that are in your account, can be frozen.
mddv
Jun 8th 2005, 7:51 am
Why dont you get you parents to make one and then just use it then; once you turn 18 get the account transfered or create a new one.

That is probably the better option since it is legal.
Hoang
Jun 9th 2005, 4:32 pm
I will try to ask my parents, but I don't think they will let me do it.

Well, thanks ya'll!
Colleen
Jun 9th 2005, 4:45 pm
A Special Note About Children. Children are not eligible to use our service and we ask that minors (under the age of 18) do not submit any personal information to us or use the service.Taken from https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/policy_privacy-outside
smallittle
Dec 27th 2008, 8:10 am
Possible - yes. Legal - no

If paypal finds out, you account can be suspended until you are eighteen and any funds that are in your account, can be frozen.

When I join up i couldn't find any where that said there is any age limit:)
RagekiJohn
Dec 27th 2008, 7:02 pm
When I join up i couldn't find any where that said there is any age limit:)

This thread is old but I'm going to reply anyways. Read their privacy policy and terms of use. I believe it's stated somewhere in there.
murali603
Dec 27th 2008, 8:53 pm
Ya paypal will allow you if you have a valid bank account or a credit card. It belives that bank people give account to the people who crossed their 18. So no problem
Corey Bryant
Jan 17th 2009, 4:07 pm
Assuming you are in the United States, when you get to the sign up page, there is a statement there that says
By clicking the button below, I agree to the PayPal User Agreement (https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/UserAgreement/ua/USUA-outside) and Privacy Policy (https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/policy_privacy-outside).
In the PayPal User Agreement, there is a Eligibility and Types of Accounts (https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/UserAgreement/ua/USUA-outside#eligibility-policy):
2.1 Eligibility. To be eligible for our Services, you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States or one of the countries listed on the PayPal WorldWide page. This Agreement applies only to Users who are residents of the United States. If you are a resident of another country, you may access your agreement from our website in your country (if applicable).
Unfortunately, this just proves that users do not read these agreements. I know most are mundane and most statements will never apply, but most users will at least skim the agreement for a few things, one I would hope would be eligibility.
prasetyo43
Jan 17th 2009, 4:09 pm
lucky for PP holder outside US country.
gagandeep4687
Jan 18th 2009, 1:25 am
You can use it But under the name of your parents .
Korrupt
Jan 18th 2009, 4:12 am
I got mine when I was 14, just added my dad's bank account and withdrew to it. the account was still in my name...
wibblet
Jan 18th 2009, 4:22 am
I actually called paypal and they said you can be 17 because at 17 you can have your own bank account and debit card, but obviously younger people get them all of the time
kishan
Sep 7th 2009, 8:21 am
Well i have a Lloyds TSB Visa Debit card and a Paypal account and i just turned 14
thewebhostingdir
Sep 7th 2009, 11:26 am
Well, there is no problem to open a paypal account if you are under 18 but the only thing is if they find you, your account will be suspended and any funds will be frozen.
Better you deal with paypal personal unverified account until you turn 18
kishan
Sep 7th 2009, 12:20 pm
Well, there is no problem to open a paypal account if you are under 18 but the only thing is if they find you, your account will be suspended and any funds will be frozen.
Better you deal with paypal personal unverified account until you turn 18

Nope... i entered my true D.O.B For my paypal. now banks are giving out VISA debit cards to kids as young as 11. that means i can go and buy what ever i want on the net