KingRay

So, how is it I get an email, but come onto this site to respond, and it isn't in the Message Center?  That should never happen.  Good thing I didn't permanently delete the email.  I saw a post 2 years ago, and don't remember seeing a response.  How long has this feature been broken?  PayPal should have a customer service phone number.  Wait, does it?  I didn't check.  That virtual assistant doesn't understand simple sentences! ... View more

I am not a business, I am an individual who wants to accept donations from my YouTube channel.  I don't want a direct link to my real name, because I'm not using it on my channel ... I use an alter-ego name.  So, is this possible?  I see PayPal changing the rules a lot and upsetting people who had a Premier account.  Forcing them to establish a business account?  But, why?  And is there a way to get a Premier account anymore?  All I really want is the use of the button-feature of business accounts.  I figured I could sacrifice the associated fees, but when I looked at upgrading to a business account, they want me to establish a 501(c)3 just to receive donations.  Hmmmmmm... ... View more

I'm confused.  I want to be able to accept donations without creating a business account.  I would somehow link a button to my website; it points to my WordPress blog.  I'd rather it be by itself, but I suppose I'd have to pay for another domain for that?  I don't have a legal business, so I'm not comfortable upgrading to a PayPal business account.  How do I set up the button, and will PayPal still take 2.9% from whatever I receive? ... View more