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My son is currently serving in Iraq. As a family we would like to set up a pay pal account or something similar so that he can purchase items for himself for Christmas. Therefore I do have a couple of questions? First is it possible for an account to be set up for him to use in this way? Secondly would it be something he could use only on online purchases or can items be purchase from let say the PX on base? Third what suggestions can you make to successfully make this happen?
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tsc1990,
Welcome to the PayPal Community Forums. I am also having this same dilemma with my brother. He is also currently deployed in Iraq.
Based on my experience trying to provide gifts to loved ones overseas and as a PayPal representative, I would recommend waiting until he is home to use the PayPal service for his gifts.
The PX does not accept PayPal and the distance from the information associated with the PayPal account may create security concerns while he is attempting to access the account from so far away.
One of the things we have done for my brother is provide a variety of things we know to be his favorites and ship them to him directly so he does not have to purchase them at the PX. Along with this we are able to provide a variety of pictures, cards, and other personal items. Luckily enough I have been able to receive a response back from my brother by email. He loved the gifts and especially the wrapped ones we sent him for his birthday.
I hope this helps out a little bit.
PayPal_WarrenG
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