using Paypal to pay someone in Germany who doesn't have a Paypal account

[rachelmargaret]

I am having a nightmare, trying to pay someone in Germany for two items I won on Ebay.de. She has said she accepts Paypal, but the invoice only has bank transfer CIP on it. I have asked her several times to clarify this, and she is getting cross now. Can I use Paypal to pay directly into her bank? I have her IBAN and BIC. Also, how can I find out the exchnage rates Paypal will use for pounds into euros? Hope someone can help out there! Thanks

[PayPal_Siobhán]

Hi there rachelmargaret,

There is no option on PayPal to pay directly into a sellers bank account. It sounds like this seller may have some restrictions on the types of payments they accept.

I would advise that you contact them directly to arrange an alternative or use the 'Send Money' tab to complete the payment if they accept PayPal.

Siobhan

[kurkijoki]

Is it really so? I have the same big problem too.

I paid to a German seller CIP alias money transfer via Pay Pal. It really seemed it went thru´.

I got the Ebay message "Thank You for the purchase", with the order - and payment details. It also tells I have paid the item then and then (as I did - or believed I was doing).

Also, the program does not let me pay the item again., saying that I have already paid (as I believe I have).

But the seller has opened a case. She claims she hasn't got the money.

Also, there is NO sign of the payment on my Pay Pal account - nor my bank account.

WHAT TO DO?

Thank you