Any alternative for Paypal?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by webdev007, Aug 28, 2008.

  1. #1
    Is there any other but simple way (beside Paypal) to transfer money?

    -or-

    Can the name or address be restricted from sharing, during transfer money through Paypal.

    One of my friend want to pay for article writing through Paypal but don't want to disclose his personal info like name, address etc. I don't know why but he wants it :confused:.

    Any idea?
     
    webdev007, Aug 28, 2008 IP
  2. ilook

    ilook Well-Known Member

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    Alertpay :)
     
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  3. ilook

    ilook Well-Known Member

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    Well, Paypal doesnt show your private info to a seller or buyer.
     
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    moshpit Peon

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    I have started using moneybookers, so far its been a better experience than paypal
     
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    symbianist Guest

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    yeah moneybookers is far more better ! uk company i think
     
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  6. webdev007

    webdev007 Active Member

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    thanks for sharing the info.
     
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    Moneybookers is better and i love it too
     
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    Pervert-For-Life Banned

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    there is no alternative to paypal..... as its the no.1 in the business... but after paypal you can use moneybookers.com because its similar to paypal but have better security and protection then paypal....
     
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  9. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Paypal is first choice for everyone (if their country support) as its widely accepted payment processor. After that one can go with Moneybookers or 2CO as alternative for paypal.

    DON.
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    There is no real alternative, Pay pal functions as well as reach far exceed that of the nearest competitors. I would hope to see a good alternative though.
     
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    Typically, most vendors would want your full particulars, ie name, mailing address and email address so as to be above board and to comply with international standards as far as doing business is concerned. People who do honest business would not have any qualms about providing their details. In business, everything is about trust and since you do not meet the party you are dealing online, you share the most basic components to gain the trust.

    Besides if paypal ask for documentations, the vendor can show your address so that the payment does not look like money laundering, terrorist funding or illegal activities.

    The more you try to hide your details, the more it looks like you are trying to engage in something sneaky, perhaps using stolen credit cards or trying to create a false dispute without getting the consequences of your actions.
     
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    I like Moneybookers as it is support for many countries that Paypal don't.
     
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    I think moneybookers is much more safer than Paypal (for buyers AND sellers)
     
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