Do I need SSN for PayPal Business or can I just use my business EIN?

SightCircle
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I recently registered a PayPal Business account for my new LLC and I would like to know if a SSN is required on the account. I have added my EIN I received from the IRS and I want to clarify this is enough to use the account (without SSN).  I want to avoid running into issues once the account is active and receiving transactions from my online store.

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PayPal_RachelK
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Hi @SightCircle,

 

Welcome to the PayPal Community and thank you for your post!
 

I do understand your concern with this. I can assure you, an SSN is not required to use a PayPal account. If your account is registered in the US, we can verify your PayPal account with an EIN if you don't have an SSN. 

 

If you have any further concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support

 

I hope this helps!

 

- Rachel 

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