Paying a Seller Based in The Ukraine

[1920FC]

Recently purchased an item from a seller based in the Ukraine.

Attempted to pay via logging into my Paypal account through eBay and encounted the following restriction message:

> "Currently PayPal accounts in Ukraine are only able to send payments. This recipient is not eligible to receive funds."

> "At this time, we are unable to process your request. Please return to eBay and try another option."

Has anyone encountered a similar message?  

Any idea on how long this restriction will be in place?

Many thanks.

[alex_bulba]

NBU clarifies procedure for receiving online payments from non-residents

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has clarified a procedure for receiving online payments by the Ukrainian residents from non-residents, in connection with the regulator’s recent decision to allow payments conducted through international online payment systems.

Read more on UNIAN: http://www.unian.info/economics/1266389-nbu-clarifies-procedure-for-receiving-online-payments-from-n...

[faina-kaplan]

Could you please provide a clear and detailed answer, what are the exact reasons that PP does not have a full range of services in Ukraine. Thank you

[kernowlass]

@faina-kaplan

You are not going to get a details answer.

Paypal offers its services on a country to country basis and its up to them what they offer there.

[faina-kaplan]

I understand that and I would like to get the answer specific to Ukraine.

[kernowlass]

@faina-kaplan

The specific answer is that in the Ukraine you can send but not receive funds..........end of.

[dennisbowen]

According to the Kyiv Post newspaper on Feb. 14 2016:

"Starting Feb. 13, Ukrainians can receive electronic payments from nonresidents of Ukraine in foreign currency, according to a statement by the National Bank of Ukraine on Feb. 12.  This ruling opens the way for citizens of other countries to transfer electronic money to accounts in Ukrainian banks."

http://www.kyivpost.com/article/content/business/ukraine-moves-towards-paypal-residents-can-now-rece...

[ikarpov]

Fairy tales are the main business of Ukrainian National Bank. Nothing has changed since this declaration.

[faina-kaplan]

I don't think so.

[Skorp]

I see that people are sending money offsite to Ukraine sellers. The thing is, how can you trust them? I don't think Ukraine residents should be able to sell on eBay and only buy. It is rather confusing and makes it really risky sending money offsite without protection. I am stuck right now as this Ukraine seller wants me to send money to Mastercard Moneysend, but he has zero feedback!

Ugh....

[ikarpov]

Generally, you can't. The people are different, everywhere. So try some other way, Skrill for example.