Temporary Limitation on my account.
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It seems that PayPal has regressed greatly on providing an (in my opinion), important resource - customer support! Anyway, that's for another time and day.
It appears that a temporary limitation has been placed on my account. That's OK, they want me to provide information, sure I can do that.
However, the geniuses at PayPal has failed to think something out - NOT everyone has a photo ID, certainly not me so how can I prove that I'm really me if I don't have any photo ID?! Real smart move there PayPal.
(If there are anyone out who are considering moaning at me for not having a photo ID, don't blame me, my country doesn't have a legal obligation to get a photo ID so if you are looking for someone to blame, pin it on my Prime Minister, not me.)
I don't drive, I have never left my country. I'm what you might call a reclusive so no need for me to getting a photo ID. Plus, there isn't much options for me to seek help so here I am.
So, any ideas?
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These are the acceptable documents for account verification to remove the limitations according to the PayPal Help Center:
Proof of identity
The following is a list of acceptable documents you may provide:
- Government issued ID, such as a driver's license or passport
- Employment authorization card
- Permanent resident card
Proof of address
These documents must be dated within the last 3 months to be considered acceptable:
- Current utility bill dated within the last 3 months
- Bank, credit card, or financial statement
- Cell phone bill
Legal name change
- Marriage certificate
- Certificate of divorce
- Name change certificate
- Certificate of commitment
Business Documents
- Articles of incorporation
- Current business license
- Any business documents/forms approved by and filed with the business's governing state
Ensure your document meets the following according to PayPal:
- is legible.
- shows all four corners of the page.
- does not have information blocked or blacked out.
- matches the information on your PayPal account.
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Maybe you could upload a utility bill? (a utility bill with your name and address). If this doesn't work then you will have to contact PayPal through the Help Center. Click "Contact us" at the bottom when you are logged in and choose "Send a message" at the bottom of the website.
PayPal phone customer service is currently not available due to the pandemic.
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If paypal have asked for PHOTO id then they want PHOTO i.d and none of the other options you suggested.
If you want to sort things out then you can easily get a citizen card...
https://www.citizencard.com/what-is-a-citizencard
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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Oh, then I guess he will have to use the Citizen Card option. I'm not in the UK so I'm not really familiar with their forms of ID. @kernowlass
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No wonder PayPal has gone down the drain lately. It's not the same as it was 5 years ago!
I think I will have to seriously re-consider using PayPal. I realise it will leave me with less options to buying stuff online but it is what it is.
Rubbish from PayPal. Not surprisingly.
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