Does PayPal accept multiple forms of payment?

[adlf]

An eBay user wants me to send two invoices for a payment he wants to make pay with multiple sources. Is this possible on the buyer's end? Is it safe to allow this?

[ninjastar]

(Would love to see the 'official' PayPal response!)

This sounds like a split tender transaction request.  You know, like when you're at the store and you want to pay by part by cash and part by check or credit card.  Personally, I would only do this if the buyer is a VERIFIED PayPal user and if they have at least a Yellow Star on eBay.  Did the user ask you this BEFORE committing to buy the item?  I haven't sold on eBay in about 2 years but from what I remember, once you receive full payment you can mark their eBay transaction as "payment received" and then ship the item out!

[PayPal_Olivia]

Hi adlf,

Welcome to the community!

There is not a way to use multiple funding sources for the same transaction, unless it's partially funded by balance and partially funded by Credit Card - but that only happens if there is already a balance in your PayPal account. I would not suggest paying two separate invoices, as your Buyer Protection is sacrificed when you do this. I think you're wise to be wary in this situation. Your best bet is to request one invoice, and make sure that it's for goods, not a personal payment.

I hope this helps!

Olivia