How can I change my name on my paypal account ?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by fab145, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi DP fellows,
    I need help from you regarding my paypal account name.
    My name in bank account is Faheem Ahmed. When I signed up to paypal I made a mistake. Actually I filled up my name Faheem Bhati in paypal...
    Now the problem is that my name is different in paypal account and bank account.
    My question is that will I face any problem when I transfer money paypal to my bank account?
    I want to change my name in my paypal account to make the name same in both paypal and bank account.
    How can I do this ?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    fab145, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  2. desertst0rm

    desertst0rm Peon

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    Just open a new one! if you have funds on that paypal just send it to the new one.
     
    desertst0rm, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  3. redskins80

    redskins80 Banned

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    No don't do that!

    Just upgrade to a business Account which lets you change the name on your paypal account.

    Go here for more information > http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1055306
     
    redskins80, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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    saurabhj Banned

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    Yes I will prefer to upgrade it to Business account.
     
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  5. BlueIce08

    BlueIce08 Member

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    Yes I wanted to change my paypal name recently too, upgrading the account let me do this.
     
    BlueIce08, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  6. desertst0rm

    desertst0rm Peon

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    Doing it once will do no harm.
     
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  7. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    I think you had better contact paypal...

    @redskins80,
    It's a good Idea.....
    If this is a Business account,what would you do?
     
    nitinleew, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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    himoacs Peon

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    You should just send them an email and have them change the name for you.
     
    himoacs, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  9. redskins80

    redskins80 Banned

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    Then make a new account, sent current funds to it and then close the account and let paypal know about it.

    Or just E-mail Paypal to downgrade it to a Premier one which lets you change your name again.
     
    redskins80, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  10. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    Also,If he have 2 accounts(1 personal & 1 premier/business) before upgrade..Then he will get 2 premier/business accounts ..
    It's against the rules...:eek:
    I think he had better contact paypal:)
     
    nitinleew, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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  11. techcone

    techcone Banned

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    I contacted paypal, submitted Photo ID and Address ID and got it changed in only 1 day :)
     
    techcone, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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    i think it is better to find their phone number , call them and they will let you do it , they will verify you by phone
     
    meirba, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  13. fab145

    fab145 Active Member

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    Thank you fellows for your valuable suggestion.
    @ techcone - what source did u use to contact them to submitting Photo ID and Address ID. I mean any secure form or their email address ?
    Regards,
     
    fab145, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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    Finalchaos Peon

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    i once want to change the address, i just contacted paypal and that company open something like case in my account for upload the document that paypal needed.
     
    Finalchaos, Oct 23, 2008 IP
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    NateJ Active Member

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    They add something to your account which enables you to upload images to their server so they can view it and verify, i remember my girlfriend going on about it.
     
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  16. fab145

    fab145 Active Member

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    I've already done this still my name has not yet been changed
    Some days back, I sent them my Bank Pass Book and Bank statement (scanned copies) several time using that secure form.
     
    fab145, Oct 23, 2008 IP
  17. techcone

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    When they open case for you, just resolve the case and then you will get the option to upload your documents.

    Better to call the paypal using gizmo or skype to call free of cost.
     
    techcone, Oct 24, 2008 IP