Is paypal personal account safe for me?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by eyashwant, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi,
    I have a paypal business account and charges are too high
    So I also have a paypal personal account, but not used it yet
    So I thought I can use it for some purpose

    Eg : Reseller hosting payouts
    Article writing payouts
    Some freelancing payouts

    It is unverified account but
    Is it safe to get payment to that

    Also after I receive payment there, I will send the payment to my business account as personal payment

    My business account is verified, back and credit card attached and i am widhrawing every month and it is doing all the above things. But just because of charges I am planning of personal account

    Please suggest me which is less risk and cost effective and better and also safer

    I am worried...
    need your help...
     
    eyashwant, Dec 31, 2009 IP
  2. radhika.writer

    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    Well there is no doubt that Personal PayPal is cost effective but on same hand risk factor is more in unverified Personal account. Firstly get it verified to minimize risk by 80% and then take every precaution while doing transaction. Make sure you deal with reputed and genuine buyers to avoid charge backs.
    You can send money from personal to business account but keep it to minimum and only do in urgency other wise it can raise eyebrows of PayPal.

    Hope this helps.

    Thanks
     
    radhika.writer, Jan 1, 2010 IP
  3. RightMan

    RightMan Notable Member

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    Radhika has advised you correctly since your suggested method is a simple one yet not used by many... simply for the fact that it is easy for Paypal to see through your idea and may bar you from misusing your personal account altogether! :(

    Regards,

    RightMan
     
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  4. eyashwant

    eyashwant Active Member

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    So when seeing the risks, the small fees are bearable right? I need the safety of my accounts more than that small fees. I have another credit card to verify the personal account also, but if I do that is it safe?

    Can I transfer funds from personal to business daily or as soon as I receive it?

    Also what are the other limitations and safety tips in personal account?
     
    eyashwant, Jan 1, 2010 IP
  5. radhika.writer

    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    Well verified PayPal account is always a big plus but transferring money from your personal account to business account on daily basis can certainly increase your risk. Its better to have payments directly in your business PayPal account. Its better to pay them little fee rather then getting all your money block for 6 months (If account is limited).

    Thanks
     
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  6. eyashwant

    eyashwant Active Member

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    But these hosting reseller payments and article writing daily payments are all sent to business account. This article thing I receive only 1.5$ or 2$ and around 0.50$ goes away on every transaction.

    So what if we do this, I receive payments in personal account and spend it.

    But is there any limitations on number of payments I receive?
     
    eyashwant, Jan 1, 2010 IP
  7. radhika.writer

    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    Small payments you can receive in your personal account and there is not limitation of amount of money you can receive in personal account.


    Thanks
     
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  8. eyashwant

    eyashwant Active Member

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    Ok, What if I verify by adding just credit card. Then get payments and with out sending it to the business account, I will spend it. I will give payment to others from this. Then this is safe right?
     
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  9. radhika.writer

    radhika.writer Well-Known Member

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    Well certainly, PayPal is meant for the same. :)


    Thanks
     
    radhika.writer, Jan 1, 2010 IP
  10. eyashwant

    eyashwant Active Member

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    Okies, Thanks. But what if I receive 100 payment in a day or week. Will paypal freeze the account?
     
    eyashwant, Jan 1, 2010 IP
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    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    Not really.
    If you are using it from some time and have good reputation they won't limit your account.:)

    - Mr.President -
     
    Digital_shubhi, Jan 1, 2010 IP
  12. citigirl

    citigirl Peon

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    The personal account even though it is unverified it will still work for you just as long as you are using it correctly but eventually it will become a problem because if you are transacting to much money the will limit your account until you verify everything so just be cautious
     
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  13. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    If its unverified they PP will limited your account coz its unusual to receive those amount especially first time.
     
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  14. eyashwant

    eyashwant Active Member

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    Anyways I will get credit card verified. I guess than 100s of payments is not an issue...am i right?
     
    eyashwant, Jan 1, 2010 IP
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    snipVCC Peon

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    Mate verify ur pp ASAP..get a VCC or use ur own CC
     
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