Can i use one of my parents name and id

romo__
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I am wondering if I am allowed to use my parent's name and id for my Paypal account.
Or is this not allowed. Is it considered fraud?

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sharpiemarker
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@romo__ 

 

Have your parent open an account entirely under their name/ID and verified with their financials (bank account, credit/debit card) and let you use it with permission and supervision. If you’re under 18 yrs old right now, your name or financials cannot be mixed up in it. Once you are 18 and over, you can open account entirely under your own name and financials.


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romo__
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I currently have $300 in my paypal account and im a minor when i try to make a transaction it says
We're sorry, we couldn't complete your payment right now. Please try again later.
Im afraid my account may get locked and i dont want to lose my money.
What do i do? 

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sharpiemarker
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@romo__ 

You may not have a choice because you are not supposed to open account under age. PayPal is not a toy. They will and can take your money for violating their policies. You cannot change to a parent’s name or use their ID on your account.

 

Security system seems to be on alert to display that error since account is unverified. Is PayPal limiting your account asking for documents yet? If not, leave account alone for several days.

 

Ask your parent to make an account under their name, info and link their bank account and card. By the time they finish the process, carefully try sending the money to them as friends and family from your account, wait several days after that and close your account. 

 

Be causal when doing this, don’t be in a rush or panic. Good luck.


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romo__
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No, I have not been asked to provide documents.
I will do what you have said thanks for the help.

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sharpiemarker
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Yeah, if you tried the whole amount and you get error message on the first try. Back off for a day or two and send a smaller amount, like $85 or something. Don’t force it and repeat failed actions. Do it once and back off where needed.


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romo__
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I haven't tried yet I will tmrw I will let you know how it goes thanks for the help.

 

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romo__
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Am i able to link my own bank account and card?

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