AlertPay, Moneybookers, PayPay... your experiences?

[sas410]

Hi all... the last couple of days I've been researching for PayPal alternatives, in the country I live in I can only send money through PayPal, but not receive :(

I've come down to three options and I'd greatly appreciate your comments/experiences on this:
1. AlertPay.com
2. MoneyBookers.com - I've created an account here, but I cannot see any option for me to create a 'Buy now' button, is this at all possible here?
3. PayPay.com - Anyone has used this before? It seems too good to be legit.

Many thanks!

[Disguised]

I've used alertpay more then a year ago and it was good but I am not in a position to give you satisfactory answer.

I am currently using moneybookers and they are absolutely awesome and you should keep on using them. Reason why you can't create a buy now button is that you are signed up for a personal account and to create "buy now" buttons you must have a business account.

[sas410]

Thanks Disguised... I thought it was something of the sort with Moneybookers. Is there a way an account can be switched once created?

I'll contact their support to see what they say anyway.

[wert]

i use alertpay and moneybookers only......both workfine 4 me

[Disguised]

Thanks Disguised... I thought it was something of the sort with Moneybookers. Is there a way an account can be switched once created?

I'll contact their support to see what they say anyway.

I didn't find the answer whether you can upgrade your account from Personal to Business so you must call them regarding this.

Here is some info about Merchant accounts:

MERCHANT SERVICES
Accept instant, secure payments from anyone with a credit/debit card or bank account!

* Low-cost way to accept credit/debit card and bank account payments for your Website.
* Turn your international traffic into cash - "local" payments from over 30 countries. Avoid lost sales by letting consumers pay the way they prefer.
* Integration is FREE - no set up or monthly fees.
* Low transaction fees (as low as 1% capped at EUR 0.50).
* All payments are made instantly - money can be transferred to your bank account as soon as it is received. No rolling reserve!
* 100% fraud and chargeback protection.
* Sell with ease: convenient HTML interface, simple integration, detailed transaction records.
* High payment security.
* Inclusion in our shopping directory - boost sales!

Moneybookers does NOT accept merchants from the following industries:

* Adult/erotic
* Pharmaceuticals
* Tobacco
* Firearms
* Unlicenced downloads

Hope that helps.

[sas410]

Helps a lot thanks! I was too hasty in creating the account :( I hope I can switch... in any case many thanks :)

[Hellfire81]

Why seems PayPay to good to be legit? PayPay is 100% legit and has a good service. I only use from time to time. But what you think about Bidpay? You had a look at it?

[sas410]

I've read forums posts and reviews about PayPay which makes it sound a bit shady; although no-one gives solid evidence on any wrong-doing, hence my asking here for your experiences. It seems to good to be true cause it offers all services I'm looking for at good transaction fee rates :) I'll check it out further.

Haven't given BidPay a closer look yet - isn't it just for auction type sites?

[cool_78]

Paypal is the most popular and widely used payment processor, I would love to use paypal as often as possible but mine is a send only account. Moneybookers is an excellent alternative for those who cannot recieve money from paypal.

[Disguised]

Paypal is the most popular and widely used payment processor, I would love to use paypal as often as possible but mine is a send only account. Moneybookers is an excellent alternative for those who cannot recieve money from paypal.

And he is talking about 3. PayPay.com - Anyone has used this before? It seems too good to be legit :rolleyes:

[sas410]

The two names are sooo confusing =P

[rison]

I use paypal just because it is accepted everywhere. But when i get the chance i will always choose moneybookers, Never had a problem with them.