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Is it possible to have Paypal for people under 18?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by Hoang, Jun 6, 2005.

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  1. #1
    Is it?
    I really want to have one, since I'm under 18.

    If it's possible, please show me the way to do it.

    Thx in advance! :)
     
    Hoang, Jun 6, 2005 IP
  2. jared

    jared Peon

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    I believe so.

    You just need a valid checking account or one of those check/debit cards.

    I had mine before I was 18
     
    jared, Jun 6, 2005 IP
  3. Art

    Art Peon

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    Most definitely, I received my account when I was 16 I believe.
     
    Art, Jun 6, 2005 IP
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    mddv Well-Known Member

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    i think you have to be over be over 18 but i had mine when i was like 16.
     
    mddv, Jun 7, 2005 IP
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    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    Possible - yes. Legal - no.

    If paypal finds out, you account can be suspended until you are eighteen and any funds that are in your account, can be frozen.
     
    Corey Bryant, Jun 8, 2005 IP
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    mddv Well-Known Member

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    Why dont you get you parents to make one and then just use it then; once you turn 18 get the account transfered or create a new one.

    That is probably the better option since it is legal.
     
    mddv, Jun 8, 2005 IP
  7. Hoang

    Hoang Banned

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    #7
    I will try to ask my parents, but I don't think they will let me do it.

    Well, thanks ya'll!
     
    Hoang, Jun 9, 2005 IP
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    Colleen Illustrious Member

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    Colleen, Jun 9, 2005 IP
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    smallittle Peon

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    When I join up i couldn't find any where that said there is any age limit:)
     
    smallittle, Dec 27, 2008 IP
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    This thread is old but I'm going to reply anyways. Read their privacy policy and terms of use. I believe it's stated somewhere in there.
     
    RagekiJohn, Dec 27, 2008 IP
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    murali603 Peon

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    Ya paypal will allow you if you have a valid bank account or a credit card. It belives that bank people give account to the people who crossed their 18. So no problem
     
    murali603, Dec 27, 2008 IP
  12. Corey Bryant

    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    Assuming you are in the United States, when you get to the sign up page, there is a statement there that says
    In the PayPal User Agreement, there is a Eligibility and Types of Accounts:
    Unfortunately, this just proves that users do not read these agreements. I know most are mundane and most statements will never apply, but most users will at least skim the agreement for a few things, one I would hope would be eligibility.
     
    Corey Bryant, Jan 17, 2009 IP
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    prasetyo43 Well-Known Member

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    #13
    lucky for PP holder outside US country.
     
    prasetyo43, Jan 17, 2009 IP
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    gagandeep4687 Banned

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    You can use it But under the name of your parents .
     
    gagandeep4687, Jan 18, 2009 IP
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    Korrupt Well-Known Member

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    I got mine when I was 14, just added my dad's bank account and withdrew to it. the account was still in my name...
     
    Korrupt, Jan 18, 2009 IP
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    wibblet Banned

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    I actually called paypal and they said you can be 17 because at 17 you can have your own bank account and debit card, but obviously younger people get them all of the time
     
    wibblet, Jan 18, 2009 IP
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    kishan Peon

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    Well i have a Lloyds TSB Visa Debit card and a Paypal account and i just turned 14
     
    kishan, Sep 7, 2009 IP
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    kishan Peon

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    Nope... i entered my true D.O.B For my paypal. now banks are giving out VISA debit cards to kids as young as 11. that means i can go and buy what ever i want on the net
     
    kishan, Sep 7, 2009 IP
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    ragegamr Peon

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    Yes, but if your card is Eftpos you cant shop online ANYWHERE....


    Sux, thats why Paypal is a better choice.
     
    ragegamr, Apr 13, 2013 IP
  20. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    it is risky because you may lose the account and balance if they ask for the document verification
    to play safe, better ask permission from your parent to use their name to open the account
     
    lifeplayer, Apr 14, 2013 IP
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