Is Paypal Reliable?

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by kb24, Aug 24, 2010.

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    I would like to join a mambership site.. the memberships only forum of payment is through paypal... just wondering if paypal is safe to use.. But yet Ive heard horror stories about them so Im not sure.. would like to hear from people with experience.
     
    kb24, Aug 24, 2010 IP
  2. mylinkwatch

    mylinkwatch Peon

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    I been using Paypal ever since they came out and paying payments and receiving fund and never had an issue. I think they are good.
     
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  3. amelen

    amelen Active Member

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    Same here - been using them for a very long time without any issues. I've heard of some horror stories, but overall, they are probably one of the most reliable payment processors.

    Edit: To play it safe, just make sure not to link it to any important accounts and to not keep too much money in there.
     
    amelen, Aug 24, 2010 IP
  4. jfseostudio.com

    jfseostudio.com Well-Known Member

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    yes paypal is reliable i see people get money back in disputes all the time.
     
    jfseostudio.com, Aug 24, 2010 IP
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    Ah, yes the horror stories. There are a few, but as the years have gone one, those frozen account stories have subsided quite a bit. Just to be safe though, I frequently transfer money from Paypal to my "waypoint" bank account, and then immediately to an attached savings account. Obviously, that protects me from potential Paypal shenanigans, as well as those who might attempt to loot my bank account if Paypal screws up.
     
    chrkadmin, Aug 24, 2010 IP
  6. Kaliebe

    Kaliebe Peon

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    Yes it's generally reliable, and I think their reputation has improved greatly over the last couple of years.. You could offer standard credit card payment as an alternative.
     
    Kaliebe, Aug 25, 2010 IP
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    matty01 Active Member

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    i had a few issues in the past with paypal limiting my account at times, two times i think. i called them and the situation was resolved quickly, although it was annoying. however i really have had no major issues with them. i use them to accept payments all the time without issues. that being said, since i have heard of stories of people getting accounts terminated with NO chargebacks or disputes, with 4k in their accounts, i do have back ups to use and i rarely keep more than 200 dollars or so in my account without withdrawing. as far as making payments with paypal, i have never had one single issue. the only thing is if you have a dispute or someone tries to rip you off, i think you only have 45 days to do something about it.
     
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    Me too, I have no issues regarding paypal. I have been using this payment method for 5 years and I've got no problem with it.
     
    katepair, Aug 25, 2010 IP
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    Have been using paypal for the past few years, never had an issue with it.. I guess that is one of the biggest players on the market
     
    elephant-t, Aug 25, 2010 IP
  10. Victoria B

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    They are ok, just be sure you can transfers your funds and withdraw ;)

    Cheers!
     
    Victoria B, Aug 25, 2010 IP
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    Me too, I have no issues regarding paypal.
     
    Moh. Jaber, Aug 25, 2010 IP
  12. kb24

    kb24 Well-Known Member

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    What is the issue about freezing your account if their are X amount of dollars in your account?
     
    kb24, Aug 25, 2010 IP
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    alex288288 Well-Known Member

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    as already said, paypal seems to be the way to go with buying things online, safe, easy and free ( for the most part anyways)
     
    alex288288, Aug 25, 2010 IP
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    Zetiz Active Member

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    Yeah, Paypal is an Ebay group company and is quite safe to use.
     
    Zetiz, Aug 26, 2010 IP
  15. Moses8595

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    Of course.PayPal is the faster, safer way to send money, make an online payment, receive money or set up a merchant account.I have used Paypal for about 4 years,No problem here
     
    Moses8595, Aug 26, 2010 IP
  16. deluxdon

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

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    Yes. Paypal is reliable if you use it properly and as per their terms.

    DON.
     
    deluxdon, Aug 26, 2010 IP
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    Paypal has always been good to me, I've used it for the last 5 years and no problems!

    Glen
     
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    I Dont know Why are you Frightened About!!

    If you do things Perfect, No Company can Do against you! Or You can Sue Them! So Does Paypal!!

    If you stick to their rules, they will serve you best!!

    ~ExP~
     
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    So far paypal are giving me good service although I find the transfer quite high though it's worth it as I haven't experience any fraud yet. Just make sure you're trading or dealing with people who are not a possible scammer so you won't be blaming paypal for your lose.
     
    balivillaholidays, Aug 26, 2010 IP
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    Paypal is the best online payment gateway if you use it properly and as per their terms. I have been using Paypal payment method for 5 years and never had an issue with Paypal.
     
    DirAnalyst, Aug 26, 2010 IP