Changing name to a completely different one

[Ronald-Lanze]

My original name for my Paypal account is entirely different to what I'm trying to change it to. Paypal does not accept this new name even with the submitted ID card. I regret the decision of hiding my legal name while making this account for security reasons but I also don't want to lose the funds given to me in this account from overseas.

[kernowlass]

@Ronald-Lanze 

If the name on the account is not a name that was ever your legal name, it is not likely that a name change will be possible. Names can be changed on an account in the following circumstances:

A legal name change

A minor misspelling eg a 2 character typo or a nickname that is a shortened version of your name like Rich for Richard.

Changing from a fictitious name (or, as in your case, a name unrelated to your legal name) to a legally recognized name is not something that is supported. If the account is not currently limited, you may wish to close the account and open an account using the correct information.