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How old must you be to sign up for Paypal?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by julia.b, Jan 23, 2009.

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    I was wondering if you have to be 18+ to sign up for Paypal. If yes, then would I be able to do business using one of my parents' accounts to receive money? I would let them know and get their permission first, of course!
    I'm only 14 so I would really like to know if it is legal or not for me to create my own account, or for me to also use someone else's.
     
    julia.b, Jan 23, 2009 IP
  2. Corey Bryant

    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    BncApps Member

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    Been with paypal for about 4 years

    I turned 17 a month ago
     
    BncApps, Jan 23, 2009 IP
  4. mubin

    mubin Notable Member

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    You can have an account and as long as it doesnt get limited you shouldnt really have a problem. After you turnover $5,00 they will ask for verification on your account by asking you fax in a scanned copy of your dl/passport. If you are planning on making money with this account use your parents.
     
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  5. Corey Bryant

    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    As noted, you can get a PayPal account pretty easy, however, if PayPal finds out, your account can be suspended / terminated. Usually what will happen, little Johnny will be reported to PayPal as possibly being underage. PayPal will suspend the account and ask him to send in documentation he is at least 18 years of age. When he does not - his PayPal account will be frozen. And then he gets upset and tells PayPal that Jane is underage as well.
     
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    I'm with corey.. thery don't know who you or how old you are until you get caught.. then your in big trouble.
     
    monshjay, Jan 23, 2009 IP
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    Make sure you don't try try to scam anyone, that will only bring attention to yourself.
     
    hostlonestar, Jan 23, 2009 IP
  8. syuxx

    syuxx Peon

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    as long as you have a working debit/credit card to verified your paypal, then there's no problem.
    I was 15 when I have my paypal account.
     
    syuxx, Jan 24, 2009 IP
  9. ryandanielt

    ryandanielt Well-Known Member

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    From a legal stand point, NO! Anyone under the age of 18 may not register for a paypal account as stated in there T.O.S.

    Many people say that you can just don't get caught, this is just scamming. Just because you don't get caught doesn't make it right and legal. You will soon realize that it is more worth it to have your parents register you an account until you turn 18 because if your account gets limited then you will never get your money out.

    Remember always 1 thing, the legal way is always the safe way to play.
     
    ryandanielt, Jan 24, 2009 IP
  10. syuxx

    syuxx Peon

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    Well, it is depends on yourself to take the risk.
    If you have more money to invest to get new paypal account (from VCC), then it is no problem.
     
    syuxx, Jan 24, 2009 IP
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    hello julia, you just open an paypal account in your parents name. make sure the details of the address and names you give in the paypal match your parents bank account. wishes to you to earn more money. :)
    have a great day:)
     
    welligton_tiger, Jan 26, 2009 IP
  12. ryandanielt

    ryandanielt Well-Known Member

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    Since when do you need to invest money to have a bank account? Paypal is just an online bank.

    I have had 1 of my paypal accounts now for 7 years since 2002 and the other for 5 since 2004 and they are both verified and both legal in my information.

    I have been able to keep them for this long without troubles because I followed the rules!
     
    ryandanielt, Jan 26, 2009 IP
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    wibblet Banned

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    if your parents are weird about the internet like many and wont let you have their credit card info you can always can a what they virtual credit card (VCC) and register it with that, that should lift your spending limit to $9k (with premier), but if you're planning on making a lot of money than your parents is good but if you're just going to buy a few things here and there then you can do either
     
    wibblet, Jan 26, 2009 IP
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    you most be at least 18
     
    alex5025, Jan 26, 2009 IP
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    You have to be 18 but if you do make one under 18 just get a vcc and add it
     
    xSubZer0x, Jan 27, 2009 IP
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    I'm around 14.. but i have my paypal verified.. any chance that i can get to trouble as long as i dont scam, etc?
     
    vasishta, Jan 27, 2009 IP
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    alberttai Banned

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    I had my paypal since I was 12....
    Verified with bank..no cc....=)
    A bit of reputation (paypal) never scammed before..seem to not have a problem with paypal.
     
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    It's possible, but you must have a bank account and credit or debit card (VISA or Master Card) for verification! It's possible but not in all world(in Europe with 15 years)!
     
    lepi, Jan 28, 2009 IP
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    I'm 16 and have a verified paypal(bank account not cc).
     
    A12Alex, Jan 28, 2009 IP
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    just read they T.O.S for no later problems ...
     
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