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How to change name in PayPal ??

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by swapnil90, Mar 13, 2007.

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    Hey

    I wish to change the name the check goes to in my PayPal account..how do I go around doing it??

    Thanks in advance...
     
    swapnil90, Mar 13, 2007 IP
  2. eddy2099

    eddy2099 Peon

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    You cannot do that. A name technically stays with you for life and unless it was misspelt, you probably cannot change it. Be prepared to send them the supporting government documents for your name change.

    https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...&prior_transaction_id=2135&answer_id=16777217

     
    eddy2099, Mar 13, 2007 IP
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    bobchrist Active Member

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    bobchrist, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    no u cant change ur name.
     
    getjimmy, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    bnts Well-Known Member

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    Right ;)

    I already tried changing it, but they sent me a message after about a week saying that name change is not possible.

    However, it is possible to change minor spelling mistake like Jakii to Jakie if you provide necessary proof.

    In case you like to request a check on a different name with same last name,, then that is possible at the time of requesting your check. But changing your paypal name permanently is not allowed :)
     
    bnts, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    Clive Web Developer

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    Not sure if that makes a difference what country your account is based in but I was able to change the display name in a matter of minutes, and it took effect immediately. Done it a few months ago, and never received any warning or notice from Paypal regarding the name change. And it was not the case of spelling correction, no.
     
    Clive, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    MarcL Notable Member

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    You have to delete your account and then remake one if you want to change your name...
     
    MarcL, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    Clive Web Developer

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    Don't do that. Renaming an account is easy. Deleting it will also delete your reputation if any, and you will start from scratch. Not convenient sometimes.
     
    Clive, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    Very True... You should call and contact paypal, they would probably fix it for you...
     
    MarcL, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    swapnil90 Well-Known Member

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    All right people..thanks for your help
     
    swapnil90, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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    just wondering .. why would you like to change your name :confused: mis-spelled :confused:
     
    mixke, Mar 14, 2007 IP
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