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How to use existing PayPal credit line for purchas...

by Sheltonheadley Contributor in About Payments
‎Aug-05-2017 05:21 AM
‎Aug-05-2017 05:21 AM
So I ve had an existing credit line with PayPal, and its been very aggravating to say the least. So I was unable to use it and I asked why here and I got PayPal credit wasn't for instant or on the fly purchases, I would need to use a cc for that, so what do I need to do, do I submit a order to PayPal credit in advance? What's the procedure? ... View more

PayPal balance and existing payments methods are i...

by Sheltonheadley Contributor in About Business
‎Jul-09-2017 02:47 PM
‎Jul-09-2017 02:47 PM
Ok so please bear with me I'm an old man and all this computer stuff is new to me I signed up for paypal as my grandson says it will make things easier once I learn,the problem is when I go to checkout I click the paypal button, it says We're sorry your current paypal balance and existing payments methods are insufficient to complete this trabsaction, please add credit card number So I have the credit set as preferred payment system but that is never an option. Except on eBay there is an option to pay with paypal credit under reg paypal button, is it to apply or use existing? As I tried it once and it said purchase not approved, is that bc I have a credit and it reapplied? I got so many questions and as I've said all this is so new and confusing oplease help ... View more

Can't purchase or transfer money from credit

by Sheltonheadley Contributor in About Business
‎Jul-05-2017 06:32 AM
‎Jul-05-2017 06:32 AM
When I try to make an eBay purchase or send a gift I get an error that this purchase or transaction can not be completed with PayPal credit,? I've linked my bank but the deposit hasn't been made yet ... View more
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