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My mobile number changed a few years ago but I never updated my profile.
Now I can't log in as Paypal wants to send me a text on the old number to verify the account.
I've tried logging in from a different browser which doesn't work.
Also tried using the Help Chat system, but this also requires me to log in to proceed.
Tried ringing the help support number but spent ages going round and round in circles with the automated options, could not get to a point of speaking to an actual person.
Funny thing is, when I selected 'Ask the Community' to access this forum, it allowed me to log in to create this profile to do this!
Really stuck as to how to resolve. Would really appreciate if anyone can offer some help with this please?
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I've read into the rules about the EU law that requires 2-step verification and there's stated there that I'm supposed to be able to access my account from the usual device without the code. I'm using the same device and browser as before and it still gives me the sms code prompt. Will that become available after a while? I understand that this is a safety measure but at this point I'm locked out of my own account with over 500€ balance.
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Hi @Euromiz,
Thank you for your reply. Backup methods would require that there be no risk detected. If there were any concerns detected by the system, it would be necessary to call in to resolve the erroneous phone number to allow access via the original authentication method. PayPal takes security very seriously. We regret the inconvenience you've experienced.
I hope this helps!
Olivia
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exactly the problem is that paypal take security toooooooooo seriously. it's not NASA operation system , it's a virtual account! you can easily send the code to the e-mail of register like the one sending for lost passwords and problem solved. not everyone have access to their phone at that moment and for example I lost it on my travel. so I should stop using paypal? one of support service team said already, close this account and make another! but he didn't know, banks have limitations for linking to paypal accounts. also, it's not easy to use another account as the same! there will be conflicts with ID and personal info, please please please .consider other options for those who can't access their phone. @PayPal_Olivia
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Ok PayPal...what happens if your mobile phone is lost or stolen ?. How on earth do you send me a verification code or call me on a mobile device I don’t have? How would I access my PayPal account and money from other devices..?. Have you thought of that issue in your wisdom as I can find no solution to this?
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If SMS is essential to log in, then presumably people like myself who do not use a mobile (or live in an area where there is no mobile coverage) can no longer use Paypal. WHy can't PayPal offer an alternative such as automated voice messages sent to a landline as my bank does. My credit card provider does this so there is no reason to continue using PayPal as I can use my card online.
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