Verifying PayPal ?!?!

Discussion in 'PayPal' started by lumpy, Feb 18, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hi guys. I just wanted to verify my PayPal account using a Visa card.

    I added all the info but when I click Continue, I get this error:

    We were unable to verify this credit card. Please check if the information you entered is correct. If the problem persists, please try to enter a different credit card.

    I have to say that the card is very new. Is this a problem ?
    If no, what's the real problem ?
     
    lumpy, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  2. leonhang

    leonhang Peon

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    #2
    I think that your card is still invalid, try to validate your card.
    If you just verify today, you may not be able to use it until tomorrow.
    If you still can't verify your account on tomorrow, try to call the bank or paypal.
     
    leonhang, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  3. TheRealMcCoy

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    #3
    I had that same problem about 2 years ago when Had to pay someone, it took me weeks to resolve it but I can't remember how i fixed it though... When you say very new, you mean as in less than 3 months?... Maybe you should wait at least until you get your first statement in and make sure you have at least £10 in your balance...you get a letter through you door and you put in the amounts they took off the card...Enter the amount correctly and that verifies the account :)
     
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  4. lumpy

    lumpy Well-Known Member

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    @leonhang
    What do you mean invalid ? How to validate it ?

    @TheRealMcCoy:
    The card is 3 days old :D.
    I have 100 $ in my PP account, and about 30 $ in my bank account.
     
    lumpy, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  5. Traffic-Bug

    Traffic-Bug Active Member

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    It is not "invalid" it is just not getting recognized when paypal validates with your bank. If you call Paypal they will say we cant do the bank doesnt accept the charge but if your bank complains to Paypal then your account will be locked out immediately - very careful there
     
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  6. leonhang

    leonhang Peon

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    To validate it, be sure to use your card for atleast 1 time on shopping etc.
     
    leonhang, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  7. toxic321

    toxic321 Well-Known Member

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    well i think u should wait for 1 mroe month and then try
     
    toxic321, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  8. TheRealMcCoy

    TheRealMcCoy Peon

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    I think these guys a right, 3 days old probably needs more time...

    I would do myself a favor if i was you and just stayed well clear of pay pal altogether, Only use it as last resort or if you can't use anything else...Don't let your account fill up over £2000 - £5000 within 2 weeks and always make frequent transfers to you bank account because paypal have a terrible habit of freezing accounts for no reason and you won't see that money again for months, if at all! can't accept payment, can't make payment...nothing!

    I personally recommended powerpay (www.powerpay.biz)
     
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  9. lumpy

    lumpy Well-Known Member

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    Well I think that the problem is the Visa. I have a friend that get a Visa card too, in the same day with me, and he tried to use it on iPhone site and he gets error too.
     
    lumpy, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  10. hyperjedz

    hyperjedz Guest

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    Yes, you should confirm with the issuing bank if you can use your card for online transactions, as you have said your card is quite new.
     
    hyperjedz, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  11. Sparkydude31809

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    Call the bank and paypal =) its what I did...they will prolly tell you to wait a week =p

    Godspeed ;)
     
    Sparkydude31809, Feb 19, 2009 IP
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    itrush07 Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Try to double check also the card numbers..
     
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  13. lumpy

    lumpy Well-Known Member

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    Dude, I tried 3 or 4 times, so I don't think that's the problem ;).
     
    lumpy, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  14. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    #14
    I agree with leonhang,
    Because I have the same problem as you...
    Just wait,You can use visa to verify ur paypal for sure
     
    nitinleew, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  15. lumpy

    lumpy Well-Known Member

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    OK, but how much do I have to wait ? I need to pay something very soon... ?!?!
     
    lumpy, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  16. nhc1987

    nhc1987 Notable Member

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    #16
    As I know, most of shopping websites support Visa Card. Why don't you use it to pay?

    Well, it is just a temporary method since you are in hurry :)
     
    nhc1987, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  17. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    I'm not sure...Just 2 days for me.... You had better give ur bank a ring..:)
    GOOD LUCK!!
     
    nitinleew, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  18. TheVccMatey

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    #18
    Are you using a Debit Card? They won't work then. Try using a VCC.
     
    TheVccMatey, Feb 19, 2009 IP
  19. nitinleew

    nitinleew Well-Known Member

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    #19
    Huh? Visa card=Debit Card??:confused:
    There is no need to use vcc..
    I think he can use this card to verify his paypal for sure...:)
     
    nitinleew, Feb 20, 2009 IP
  20. PerfectMoney

    PerfectMoney Banned

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    For Uncertain reason ,I think you need to wait your card statement about what is going on to your card,yes verifying the card with paypal is sometimes is important ,Yet to get it I think it is unnecessary for you to use your "main card"perhaps you can try "virtual credit card from epayarea to get better card
     
    PerfectMoney, Feb 20, 2009 IP