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hi, i am trying to log in to my paypal account but it is saying that it needs authentication and the only ways to do this are by sms or a call to a mobile number that i no longer have access to. how can i satisfy this authentification issue ?
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Try:
1. Downloading the app to see if it will let you in to change / update it in the settings.
2. Use the forgotten password option.
3. Trying another browser that may let you in without phone verification (then change it when you have logged in).
4. Trying again another day when sometimes you can get in without doing the verification and then change the number.
If that does not work then you would need to contact customer services so that they can i.d. you another way and then add your new phone number to your account.
Paypal phones are mostly non operational since covid but sometimes you get lucky. (use the guest option if you can't log in).
If there is one available it will show when you click help / contact bottom left of Paypal pages for options available in your country.
Live chat is randomly available.
You can send them a message.
Or
have you considered contacting Customer Service via Facebook or Twitter?
You can send them a personal message from their facebook or twitter pages.
It's: https://www.facebook.com/PayPalUK and @AskPayPal for Twitter.
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Kudos / Solution appreciated.
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