Changing My PayPal Account Name to a Username

[pxlize]

I would really like to use my personal account for internet related purposes, but I don't want people seeing my real name when I pay/get paid.

Is it in any way possible to change my current account name (Which is my real name) to pxlize (My username).

I wouldn't like to create a whole separate business account just to hide my name.

If someone could help me out, that would be greatly appreciated!

~pxlize

[sharpiemarker]

@pxlize

No, there is no option to change your real name to a username, nor is there a screen name/username function. With anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism funding, patriot act and other security regulations PayPal require use of real names. If you are buying something, the seller would need real information anyway so they can fulfill your order.

[pxlize · Accepted solution]

Thanks!

That isn't very good news for me, but at least my question is answered. It's a good point your providing. However, I personally think that it would be a good feature if PayPal added usernames that masked your current real name, and if the recipient suspected fraud, they could ask PayPal directly for the persons real info.

Again, thank you for responding and have a good night/Christmas!

~pxlize