Why does Paypal discriminate against people with mononyms
Mynameisfun
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Dec-18-2022
08:17 PM
I have a one-word name, a mononym. Why does Paypal block me from all services? I can't even pay as a guest because the credit card requires 2 names and my bank would allow Mr for a first name but this is also an invalid entry.
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kernowlass
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Dec-19-2022
12:51 PM
You need two names to use a paypal account.
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Basoula
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Dec-19-2022
09:52 PM
Unfortunately, one name is a red flag for fraud and Paypal requires two names. No discrimination there because it is required of everyone.

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