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Paypal name problem, last name is an Initial.

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by ashok_kumar, Feb 13, 2010.

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    I have an Indian paypal account. In that my name is specified as Ashok Kumar. But in my bank account, my name is specified as Ashok K. That is, my last name is mentioned in Initials only. As you might know, this is a common practice in south India, especially Tamil Nadu (to mention last name only in Initials). Now paypal specifies that the name on the bank account must be the same as the name on the paypal account, so in my situation will the money transfer (from paypal to the bank) be a success or not? Please advice. Thanks.
     
    ashok_kumar, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  2. fancymouj

    fancymouj Peon

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    Ashok kumar in paypal account And Ashok k. in bank account ? okey ?

    i wanna know what's your last name ? Ashok ?:p
     
    fancymouj, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  3. miscsoft

    miscsoft Peon

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    best it to make a call to paypal at their toll free no. using skype or better change the name at your bank.
     
    miscsoft, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  4. kotakmanoj

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    Nope. I think it's Kumar. Correct me if I am wrong :rolleyes:
     
    kotakmanoj, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  5. anjan2010

    anjan2010 Well-Known Member

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    your paypal name and your bank account name should match,otherwise your payment not accepted .

    My suggesion is close the present account and create new account with your name.
     
    anjan2010, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  6. fancymouj

    fancymouj Peon

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    Right my dear,,like akshay kumar ..:D ,,,

    That means a difference between kumar and k ..I think there is no problem ..but not sure ..:rolleyes:
     
    fancymouj, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  7. kotakmanoj

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    I think there won't be any problems in that just add the bank account in PayPal and if it is added sucessfully and then there is no problem.
     
    kotakmanoj, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  8. ashok_kumar

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    Thanks for the quick response guys. Lot of south indians use their dad's name as their last names, so yes my last name is kumar (in my paypal account). But K in my bank account.
    I'm able to add the bank account, but only the first name in the form remains editable. The last name in not editable (it remains Kumar). In india I don't think this is a problem, i think i have never had a problem and have interchangebly used both Kumar and K. But not sure about paypal soon. If anybody has had any experience with names in paypal please advice.
     
    ashok_kumar, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  9. olddocks

    olddocks Notable Member

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    i also live in south india (tn). Just because of this name mismatch problem with paypal, i specifically wrote a written request to the bank to use full name when opening account. I didnt allow them to use initials.
     
    olddocks, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  10. PRGuy

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    Ashok Kumar,

    I was having the same issue. But what I've done is, giving the same name as my bank account has with paypal.

    PRGuy!
     
    PRGuy, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  11. winthewinter

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    Your name must be exactly matched your bank account's name. Contact paypal to change your name, don't send email because they will respond very late.
     
    winthewinter, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  12. fancymouj

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    Only last name ..first name dose not matter ..;)
     
    fancymouj, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  13. nikvn

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    It is better to Change the name in your bank account.I think it is foolish to change your name in your paypal account.You my have to give an application to your bank in order to change it.

    Since all other documents(like driving license,id card etc) have your full name, it is better NOT to change your name in your paypal account.

    Hope it helps.
     
    nikvn, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  14. musichangout.com

    musichangout.com Well-Known Member

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    Eevn , i m facing with same problem and solution is very simple,just create another paypal and transfer all funds to your new account .
     
    musichangout.com, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  15. winthewinter

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    But you also must contact paypal to close your old account so that you can add your old credit card or your old bank. I think contact them to change name is easier :rolleyes:
     
    winthewinter, Feb 13, 2010 IP
  16. PRGuy

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    Guys,

    do you think that contacting paypal will solve the issue? Will they really change the last name? Any body have successfully completed a name change by contacting them?

    I was thinking its not possible. Still I don't know..
     
    PRGuy, Feb 14, 2010 IP
  17. nikvn

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    Yes.I have changed my last name by contacting them.I used the short form of my last name when I created my paypal account(back in 2006 and was not serious about paypal :rolleyes:)

    They changed my last name without asking any documents.

    Thanks
     
    nikvn, Feb 14, 2010 IP
  18. gsk6u

    gsk6u Active Member

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    Man! There is no problem with that.

    My name in paypal is 'Srikanth X' and my name in SBI is "Xxxxxxx Srikanth'. My bank account is successfully attached to paypal and I've been withdrawing to it since 1 and half year.
     
    gsk6u, Feb 14, 2010 IP
  19. mariaphillips36

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    It should match. Name on paypal account and Bank account.
     
    mariaphillips36, Feb 15, 2010 IP
  20. Dot.Web

    Dot.Web Guest

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    Yes correct.
     
    Dot.Web, Apr 23, 2010 IP