Tried to change email, ended up with two accounts

AndrewZC
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A few weeks ago I changed the email address which I have used for many years to a new one. The system has created an account using the new address but the old account is still open. I have the same credit and debit cards with both accounts.

 

I know I can close the old account but my long history of reliable use of Paypal isn't being reflected in the new account (even though I have the same, name, address and debit/cards) so a payment is being withheld. It seems impossible to contact a human being and the crude automatic messaging system can't deal with anything other than obvious points. 

 

Can anyone let me know how I can get Paypal to address this? Many thanks in advance for any help.

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kernowlass
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@AndrewZC 

 

Close the new account and then do this but wait about 72 hours first.

 

https://www.paypal.com/uk/smarthelp/article/how-do-i-add%2C-edit-or-remove-an-email-address-on-my-pa...


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