What do I need to do with my account if I move to a different country?

[nilan-jan]

I've moved to a different country.  How do I update my account with the new details?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@nilan-jan

Paypal is country specific so if you move countries you have to open another paypal account in the country you reside in and add an address / phone number / and bank accounts from within that country.

You are supposed to withdraw any funds / resolve issues / remove cards and bank accounts before you leave your old country. If you don't then you may have problems doing so once you have moved.

[nilan-jan]

Thanks for your response.

I see the paypal site is not country specific.

Do I just create a new account?  Can I use my existing email?

[kernowlass]

@nilan-jan

You can keep your old account AND make a new account in your new country BUT you are only allowed 2 paypal accounts if x1 is personal and the other x1 is business.

[nilan-jan]

I tried signing up again.  I can't use the same email id.

[kernowlass]

@nilan-jan

As your email address identifies your paypal account then if its still linked to your old account then of course you can't use it.

You can't have the same email addresss OR financial info linked to 2 accounts.