What if I don't own a mobile phone? Why no option to state this fact?

[fyoung17]

I keep getting popups that ask for my mobile phone # for security.

[Steven_Villman]

Well, that will have to change there if PayPal wants to save face from people like me!  😑

[Quagmire]

Or at least allow you to enter a landline phone number. Although, saying that, I have Sky caller protection (or whatever it's called) and will need to know Paypal's phone number so I can whitelist it, as there has to be a human at the other end of the line for me to agree to allow the call through, as they (In this case, Paypal) have to say who they are.

[thinwater2001]

They know your email address, ebay account, physical address and credit card number.  What else do they need, nothing, its about further tracking.

[Steven_Villman]

I just really hate it when companies only pander to smartphone-owning people, as some people just cannot afford a smartphone/basic cellphone and all of the expenses (monthly subscription fee, activation fees, etc.) such as myself!!!  😑😑😑😑😑

[kernowlass]

@Steven_Villman 

I appreciate the cost issue but i think paypal are doing it for the security of your account.

You don't have to get an all singing and dancing 'teenagers dream' phone...  you can buy a cheap 2nd hand one for a tenner and then not have a contract but use 'pay as you go', if you never use it then it costs you nothing after the initial costings.