Permanently banned when changing name tied to account
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I wanted to change the name tied to my account because it didn't follow the ToS guidelines (a fake name I put in when I made the account 10 years ago) and when I sent in a picture of my ID I was perma-banned for the names not matching.
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Unfortunately, you violated TOS and was banned proper so you can’t use PayPal anymore. PayPal doesn’t let you change name significantly, ie. transferring account to an entirely different person’s name. If they allow it, anyone can swoop in to take over someone else’s account. Any money in the account is stuck as your ID and name given at sign up didn’t match. Never use fake name.
Try again opening account with your real info when you have moved dwellings, get new internet provider, new photo ID with updated address on it (or just use passport), new financials with updated address. Remember that if they can cross reference you to the banned account, any new account will be banned.
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If you use a fake name on a legal financial account then yes it will be banned.
Do you have a fake name on your bank account or credit cards?
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I've helped on here for 15 years and you have always had to have your legal name on your paypal account.
You may have problems using cashapp to cash out with a fake name. Its not recommended on there either.
https://reallyneedcash.com/can-i-use-a-fake-name-on-cash-app/
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