yes,it is not a good idea to open a UK PAYPAL account if you dont live there,right now there is this lady posting on this forum,she has an Aussie account but she is in Malaysia,Paypal locked up her acount and need her t o verify her aussie address which she does not have. Last year,an Irish lady goes to London often and conduct business there and have UK bank account,one day Paypal ask for her UK ID which she does not have,irish dirver license ,irish passport,Irish electrc bills,Paypal would not accept/ better let your contractors pay that 2.9-3.9%if you use your Paypal GBP fund,it is 2.9%,if you use your US debit or credit card,it is 3.9%
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