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Re: Permanently Limited PayPal Account with Funds ...

by retfpc Contributor in Security and Fraud
‎Jan-04-2024 09:18 AM
‎Jan-04-2024 09:18 AM
Are there examples of instances that have been successfully appealed and approved? What can I do to increase the chances of getting a second opinion to remove the limitation on my account? ... View more

Re: Permanently Limited PayPal Account with Funds ...

by retfpc Contributor in Security and Fraud
‎Jan-03-2024 10:28 PM
‎Jan-03-2024 10:28 PM
@kernowlass thank you. I heard back from a representative via email/message, and they said their decision to limit my business account was final. I asked to get a second opinion or to get assistance understanding what my options are going forward, waiting again for a response. I'm not happy with this process at all so far, but I appreciate your suggestions. ... View more

Re: Account Limitation without Chance to Appeal

by retfpc Contributor in Security and Fraud
‎Jan-03-2024 10:23 PM
‎Jan-03-2024 10:23 PM
@Willvictim I don't understand this practice either. I am still trying to resolve my issue, but it is seeming like mine may also have been a permanent limitation. It seems like I may be forced to use another payment solution, but it is upsetting to be barred from offering Paypal as a payment option to customers. This current system needs to change to allow for timely and responsive appeal process and resolution. Very upsetting. ... View more

Re: Permanently Limited PayPal Account with Funds ...

by retfpc Contributor in Security and Fraud
‎Jan-02-2024 01:36 PM
‎Jan-02-2024 01:36 PM
Hi, I'm posting in this topic because my original post was marked as spam. I see that numerous other business accounts have been having similar issues.    I'm a new ecommerce retail novelty business and I recently set up a Paypal business account to offer Paypal payments on my site. However, my Paypal business account was limited on December 31 ("Account features have been deactivated", "We’re unable to continue processing payments for this account"). I suspect it was due to "inconsistent financial performance in this account" being multiple refunds that I made to myself during payment testing and troubleshooting on my ecommerce store between Dec 17 2023 - Dec 21 2023.. I can see no other reason for the limitation. My store began accepting valid customer Paypal payments for orders on 12/24/2023. How can I appeal this limitation? I called two customer service numbers, but could not get through to a representative.   I reached out to customer service yesterday explaining the situation by Paypal message and the deactivation email, to request a second opinion. I don't think the limitation is permanent (not sure), but if it is, how is that reasonable without any forewarning or opportunity for me to provide additional info for appeal? This is frustrating and debilitating scrambling to find and setup another payment solution for customers. Thank you. ... View more

Account Limitation without Chance to Appeal

by retfpc Contributor in Security and Fraud
‎Jan-02-2024 01:11 PM
‎Jan-02-2024 01:11 PM
Hello, I'm a new ecommerce retail novelty business and I recently set up a Paypal business account to offer Paypal payments on my site. However, my Paypal business account was limited on December 31 (“Account features have been deactivated”, “We’re unable to continue processing payments for this account”). I suspect it was due to “inconsistent financial performance in this account” being multiple refunds that I made to myself during payment testing and troubleshooting on my ecommerce store between Dec 17 2023 - Dec 21 2023.. I can see no other reason for the limitation. My store began accepting valid customer Paypal payments for orders on 12/24/2023. How can I appeal this limitation? I called these two customer service numbers, but could not get through to a representative: https://www.paypal.com/selfhelp/contact/call and [removed]     I reached out to customer service yesterday explaining the situation by message and the deactivation email, to request a second opinion. I don't think the limitation is permanent (not sure), but if it is, how is that reasonable without any forewarning or opportunity for me to provide additional info for appeal? This is frustrating and debilitating to try and scramble to find and setup another payment solution for customers. Thank you.   ... View more
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