setup account issue for SSN

[hasankeles12345]

how can i active my business paypal account without SSN number. because of i am international student and i dont have an SSN number

[sharpiemarker]

@hasankeles12345 

You're a nonresident alien student so an ITIN is acceptable and you can apply for one:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/individual-taxpayer-identification-number

In case PayPal ever asks for docs:

https://www.paypal.com/us/smarthelp/article/cip-acceptable-documents-guidelines-faq4007

Proof of SSN/ITIN

A document that confirms your 9-digit SSN/ITIN, assigned by the Internal Revenue Service or Social Security Administration.
 

Acceptable Proof of SSN/ITIN documents include:

• Social Security Number card
• Letter from IRS assigning SSN or ITIN
• 1099 Form (Dated within last 12 months)
• Employer-issued W2 (Dated within last 12 months)
• Paystub with complete SSN (Dated within last 12 months)
• 3rd party prepared tax documents (Dated within last 12 months, and signed by 3rd party preparer)