Why can't I link my US bank account?

[swazzyhub]

Why can't I link my US bank account?

[kernowlass]

@swazzyhub 

Is it a U.S bank account opened IN the U.S and not a virtual/online one like Wise or Payoneer?

[swazzyhub]

It's a virtual account

[kernowlass]

@swazzyhub 

Paypal does not support Wise / Payoneer (or any other virtual banks).
Whilst you can sometimes add an account it wouldn't work properly and Paypal advise you against trying.
If you do succeed then Paypal wouldn't be responsible for any missing funds to or from that virtual / digital bank account.

 

[swazzyhub]

I have a euro account, can I make euro my primary and link my euro account to PayPal that is requesting a US account?

[kernowlass]

@swazzyhub 

You can't add a local bank in every country, so if when you click to add a bank it only says U.S bank then that is all you can add.

The U.S is the only country that can add their bank account to other countries paypal accounts, Paypal is a U.S company hence that option is allowed.

If you can't add a bank account you would need to add an accepted debit or credit card instead?

[swazzyhub]

Thanks but can I also use the card to make withdrawal?

[kernowlass]

@swazzyhub 

If its a card that paypal accept for withdrawals then yes.

Some countries are allowed to withdraw to a credit visa and some mastercard as well.

You could add a card then click to withdraw and see if it is there as a withdrawal source.

Make sure you confirm it first and that the billing address and name on the card matches your paypal account details.

[swazzyhub]

Thank you very much, you've been so helpful 🙏

[Passion111]

Paypal is a U.S company hence that option is allowed

This is **bleep**. Paypal in the EU is PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l.

See: https://www.paypal.com/lu/webapps/mpp/about

The truth is paypal software is a bug pile without any meaningful explanation what is happening why.
Even the developers can't trace down errors due to failed processes.

Customer service is unreachable and if you can contact with them they are unable to help you.
We were fighting them for our money for months.