PayPal wants me to confirm identity, but I don't have a SSN or Tax ID
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I've had my PayPal account for almost a year. Now, the system wants me to verify my ID after I recently linked my checking account (Wells Fargo). The problem is, I do not have a Social Security Number or a Tax ID since I am not a US citizen. Is there another way I can verify my ID? I have a passport and a driving permit, both of which are photo IDs.
Not being able to keep money in my PayPal balance could prove troublesome, hence why I want this resolved.
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You must submit the specific document/information as requested by PayPal. If you do not have a SSN or ITIN (in your case, an ITIN), you can apply for one: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number
Here is a list of the document options you can send us to help confirm your identity:
Proof of Identity:
- Driver’s license
- Passport or Passport Card
- State or Government issued ID
Proof of Address:
- Utility Bill
- Bank Statement
- Credit Card Statement
- Social Security Card or ITIN Assignment Letter
- Employer Issued W2 or Paystub
Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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Thanks for the info, but I can't apply for one either. I do not live in the United States, I simply have an address and an account there. I reside in the Bahamas (that's why I said I'm not a U.S. citizen). I can provide my passport, learner's permit and national health insurance card, though.
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