PayPal ATM/debit card needs SSN?

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  1. #1
    Hi,

    I am US resident.

    I was wondering if getting PayPal ATM/debit card needs SSN or I can just get it by adding a credit card?

    I also heard that .. after making like 2000-3000$ in the paypal account, Paypal can one fine day suddenly ask me to verify my SSN or my account will be frozen. Is this true?

    Comments?

    Thanks
     
    scorechase, Jan 6, 2007 IP
  2. eddy2099

    eddy2099 Peon

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    Well, it seems to be true if you accept high level of credit card transactions according to https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webs...rior_transaction_id=713223&answer_id=16777216

     
    eddy2099, Jan 6, 2007 IP
  3. Teetster

    Teetster Peon

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    I think you need an SSN to add a bank account now. Paypal had to get them for tax purposes for US residents.
     
    Teetster, Jan 6, 2007 IP
  4. scorechase

    scorechase Peon

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    i dont think i gave my SSN to paypal when i added a bank account.
     
    scorechase, Jan 7, 2007 IP
  5. wormy

    wormy Active Member

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    I did not give them my SS number when I signed up. They have some sort of variable rate CD that earns interest and for that they do demand the SS but not for opening a regular account. But then again I signed up more than 5 years ago.
     
    wormy, Jan 7, 2007 IP
  6. Corey Bryant

    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    I won't give them my SSN, but they did send me a debit card with a MasterCard logo. A SSN is usually only needed for interest bearing accounts. Since I am not relying on Paypal to earn me any interest, they don't need my SSN
     
    Corey Bryant, Jan 8, 2007 IP
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    khasmoth Well-Known Member

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    Don't you have SSN yet?
     
    khasmoth, Jan 8, 2007 IP