On Sun, 6 Oct 2002 12:43:11 -0700 Paul Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >I wrote about this recently and thought that I could use paypal > >without a credit card for money transfers from my TD account but was > >told that this was not true. > > > >Everytime I try to set up paypal, it says I can't use it unless I > >update using a credit card. > >Is there someway to get around this so that I can still use paypal to > >have money taken from my account to pay the seller but not need to > >enter a credit card number (i.e. on eBay) ? > > PayPal works with US banks ONLY, and in the US ONLY. There is > NO Canadian access to it, unless you get a US bank account, and > US credit/debit card. [...] > Paul Not true, Paul. PayPal can be set up to send to and receive from local bank accounts in several countries now, including Canada. But for some reason, they still require you to use a credit card (and pay a $2.xx "membership fee" to with the card for verification), even if you never intend to use a credit card with PayPal. This is only the case for non-US customers, supposedly to ensure that you are who you say you are. (You need the number from the transaction on your credit card statement to complete registration.) So, unfortunately, Amber, it does appear that you need a CC or a US bank account and address to use PayPal. Have you looked at HyperWallet? They're a Canadian company with a similar service. I doubt you can transfer between the two yet, though, if you were looking for PayPal in order to pay other people. If it's just for receiving eBay payments, HW might work for you, though. -- Mac Canada is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Shop Canadian, visit Mantek Services <http://www.mantek.mb.ca> Low Prices That Will Keep YOU and Your MAC Smiling Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac Canada info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-can.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-canada%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
