Paypal Account Limitation

Can I delete my limited Paypal account?

No, Paypal will not allow you to delete your account once it has been permanently limited.

Can I create a new Paypal account using the same email address?

No, you cannot use the same email address to create a new Paypal account. You will need to create a brand new email that is not associated with your limited account.

Will Paypal track my IP address and block my new account if I use the same computer?

In my experience, it shouldn't matter much if you are using the same IP address to create your new account. However, as a precaution, I suggest using Google Chrome when creating and logging into your new Paypal account, since you can use the "Incognito" feature to browse the web anonymously.

Can I use the same phone number for my new Paypal account?

No, you should not use the same phone number when creating a new account. You want to use all new information, so that Paypal does not link your new account with your other limited account. To obtain a new phone number, sign up for Google Voice and request a new number.

Can I use the same address for my new Paypal account?

No, you should try not to use the same address when creating a fresh account. I realize this presents a problem for eBay sellers who need to use their shipping address, etc. If at all possible, use the address of a friend or family member when signing up for a new Paypal account.

Is it safe to link my new Paypal account with my existing eBay account?

Although I am not 100% certain on this one, I believe it should work to unlink your limited Paypal account from eBay, and then link your new account once you have successfully verified it.

Create a brand new GMAIL address.

This email address will be used to create your new Paypal account.

Open a Google Voice account to get a new phone number.

This will be the phone number you use when you register your new Paypal account. You can request a new Google phone number once you sign up for Google Voice.

Use a previous address or a friend's address.

When you sign up for your new Paypal account, use the address of a close-by relative or friend, if possible. Otherwise, use an old address where you lived before you began using Paypal and before your old account was limited.

Order a free prepaid debit card.

You need to order a free prepaid debit card from a site like Netspend. I recommend choosing them because if you sign up through my referral link, they will give us both a $20.00 credit to our accounts once you load your card for the first time (with at least $40.00).

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