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Re: PAYPAL
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lugnet.loc.it
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Fri, 13 Sep 2002 19:37:42 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.it, Mario Ferrari writes:
> "Pedro Silva" <el_gordo@netc.pt> wrote:
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> > Hi everyone (Ciao a tutti),
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> Ciao Pedro
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> > This week I became aware of some advantages of using PAYPAL, and I
> > went to their site to learn more. But the info they provide for
> > non-english readers is a bit complicated, and so I thought it might be
> > a good idea to ask here (loc.it) for some help.
> > My main concerns are:
> > - When I sign up, what do I need? Must I have a bank account "linked"
> > to the paypal account? Do I need a Credit Card?
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> You need a credit card. For some countries you can link your paypal
> account to a bank account, but is currently possible only for the US, UK,
> Germany, France and a few more. No Italy :-( Don't know about Portugal.
Blast! :-(
I really should find a job... (to get a CC, of course!)
> > - How is it used (commonly)?
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> It is widely used, and works generally well. One of the known issues is
> that sometimes, with the excuse of some verification, they "hold" the
> money for some days. I mean, the buyer is charged, and the seller not yet
> credited. But I guess this is part of their way of getting a business out
> of it.
Is it tolerable, that kind of occurrences? I mean, is it only a delay? Do
they warn us at least if the money *is already* in their posession (after
being paid, before being credited)?
> > - Suppose someone sends me money, and I intend to "liquidate" it
> > (convert to cash), or deposit it in my bank account. How does it work?
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> Unfortunately you can receive money ONLY if your paypal account is linked
> to a bank account. And, as I said, this is not possible for all the
> countries.
I see.
A tricky question, here: what if I have an account in a US bank, with a
portuguese branch (where I deposit and withdraw)? Would that allow me to
overcome this issue?
> > - Suppose the opposite: I want to convert some cash into PAYPAL credit
> > to purchase something. How easy is that? How is it done? Can I do it
> > directly from my bank account?
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> This is very simple. Just order a payment to paypal, and they will charge
> your credit card/bank account.
Sounds easy enough. I assume it is done on-line?
> > I'm a bit frightened by all the legal language and such on the site,
> > perhaps I can undersand better with your explanations. Besides, you
> > too are from Europe - maybe your experience with the service is closer
> > to what mine will be :-)
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> I used it for maybe ten transactions, with no problems at all.
That gives me more confidence - thank you! :-)
> > Thanks for any help you can provide (Grazie!),
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> Prego!
Ancora un'altra volta,
Grazie!!! :-)
Pedro
(wondering how I can overcome the country problem...)
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| (...) Ciao Pedro (...) You need a credit card. For some countries you can link your paypal account to a bank account, but is currently possible only for the US, UK, Germany, France and a few more. No Italy :-( Don't know about Portugal. (...) It is (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-02, to lugnet.loc.it)
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