Thursday, April 11, 2013
How to Remove PayPal Sandbox Spending Limits
1. Log into your Sandbox account to begin. Once you are logged in to the Sandbox, click on 'My Account' and then 'Overview'.
2. Click on 'Lift Limits' and follow the on-screen instructions to change your account from 'Unverified' to 'Verified' by linking a bank account or credit card.
3. Wait for your newly added linked account to be confirmed. The spending limit on your account will be removed upon completion of this process.
How to Use Paypal Through Ebay
Sign up for a PayPal Account
1. Go to the PayPal Web site (see Resources below).
2. Start the process of signing up for a PayPal account by clicking the 'Sign Up Now' button.
3. Select 'Premier Account.' This is the type of account you want if you are going to use PayPal through eBay.
4. Pick your country from the drop-down menu and click 'Continue.'
5. Enter your contact information in the provided fields. You will also choose a user ID and password at this time.
6. Read over the user agreement and privacy policy of PayPal by clicking on the links.
7. Click 'I Agree. Create My Account.'
8. Open a new window in your browser and go to your email account. PayPal will send you an email to confirm your registration.
9. Find the email from PayPal. Open the email and click on the link provided.
10. Enter the PayPal password you previously selected. You are now the proud owner of a PayPal account.
Use PayPal Through eBay
11. Sign in to your eBay account and click 'Auction Tools' (see Resources below).
12. Click 'Offer PayPal on All Your Listings.'
13. Click 'Add' to connect your eBay seller's account to your PayPal account.
14. Type in your eBay user ID and password and then click 'Add.'
15. Find the 'Automatic Logo Insertion' box. Click on the circle in the box beside the word 'Off.'
16. Click 'On' and then click 'Update.' Your eBay and PayPal accounts are now linked. You can now use PayPal for all of your eBay auctions.
How to Delete a PayPal Limited Account
Removing the PayPal Limit
1. Log into your PayPal account. Click the 'Resolution Center' tab and look at the list of personal information PayPal requires of you. Sometimes all that PayPal needs to remove limits from your account is to verify your bank information, but in some cases it may require personal information such as address verification or business information.
2. Scan, mail or fax your information to PayPal so the company can complete its additional security measures. The Resolution Center specifies where to send the information.
3. Wait for the limit to be lifted. This may take a few days.
Delete Your PayPal Account
4. Log into your PayPal account and click 'Profile' under the 'My Account' tab.
5. Choose the 'More Options' link.
6. Under 'Account Information,' click 'Close Account.'
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
How to Code PayPal Recurring Payments
1. Go to PayPal.com and log in to your account.
2. Select the "Merchant Services" tab.
3. Click on "Subscribe" under the Buttons menu to make a recurring payment button.
4. Enter in the "Item Name" and "Item Number" (optional) for this new button. The item number is for your own record-keeping. Insert this if you plan to offer many different recurring payment plans.
5. Enter the recurring billing amount in the "Recurring amount to be billed" field.
6. Enter in the billing cycle. Select to have your customers billed once a month, once every 60 days or once every seven days, for example.
7. Hit "Create Button" to get the JavaScript code for the button.
8. Press the "Select Code" button to copy the button's code information.
9. Open the web page on which you want to insert the button with your website editing software. Then find the exact location where you want to add your button. The button code can only be added in between the body (<body></body>) tags of the web page.
10. Press "CTRL + V" to paste your code into your web page.
How to Change Password Security Question
PayPal
To update your security questions on PayPal, log in to your PayPal account at paypal.com and click on 'Edit Profile.' Next, click the 'Edit Password' link under the Account Information column on the next page. Select the radio button that corresponds to your secret questions and click 'Edit.' Enter your current password to verify your identity, then choose what secret questions you want, as well as their answers. When finished, click 'Save,' and you'll receive an email notification informing you of your selected changes. If you ever receive this email and you did not change the questions, you should contact PayPal, as your account may be compromised.
Gmail
Changing your Gmail security question is a straightforward process. To start, go to gmail.com and sign in to your account. Once signed in, click on 'Settings' at the top of the page, then select the 'Accounts and Import' tab. From here, click the 'Google Accounts Settings' link, go to the 'Personal Settings' section and select the 'Change Password Recovery Options' link. If Gmail requests you to enter your password, do so to verify your identity. Once in the 'Security Section' portion of the page, choose a security question that you wish to be associated with your account and type the answer into the appropriate field. When you have finished, click 'Save,' and your security question and answer will be updated immediately.
Yahoo Mail
Yahoo password changes are easy to perform. Using http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/acct/info/sqachange.html, the link that Yahoo provides, log into your account. You will need to fill out the form entirely, including the current security question that is on file. Once you have filled out the form, click 'Submit' to reset the security question. If you have forgotten any of your information, you will be unable to reset your security question and may have to open a new account.
How to Get a Prepaid Credit Card to Work With PayPal
1. Open your Web browser and sign in to your PayPal account.
2. Hover your mouse over "Profile" in the bar across the top of the screen just under the blue tabs and click "Add or Edit Credit Card" from the listed options.
3. Click the "Add a Card" button and enter your card information. Select your billing address if it's listed or select "Add a New Billing Address" and input your new billing address in the provided fields.
4. Click the "Add Card" button.
About Using a PayPal Account to Pay Bills
Send Money
Anyone with a PayPal account can send money to anyone else with a PayPal account, The only thing needed is the recipient's email address. If a person owes someone else money for something such as providing baby-sitter services, the money is transferred by entering only an email address.
Online Purchases
Most online stores accept PayPal as a payment method. By using PayPal, the only party receiving the buyer's credit information is PayPal. This eliminates a lot of potential credit issues and helps increase confidentiality for the buyer. When shopping online, a person chooses PayPal as her payment choice and all that is needed is her email address to confirm payment.
Debit and Credit Cards
PayPal issues debit cards to holders of premier, business and student accounts. This debit card can pay for grocery bills, pay for gas at the pump, or can be used anywhere where credit or debit cards are accepted. The money is withdrawn from the PayPal account. It eliminates the need to transfer money into a bank account and then use a bank account credit or debit card for a transaction. PayPal also issues credit cards. They are used as standard credit cards are, and PayPal account holders must apply for the card and be approved. PayPal credit cards are issued only to PayPal account holders who meet the credit worthiness criteria.
Other Uses of Debit Cards
Any bill that is payable with a credit card can be paid with a PayPal debit card. The debit card number is written on remittance forms for bills such as utilities. The debit card can pay for doctor and dentist bills; present the card to the billing receptionist. The debit card number can also be provided verbally to pay bills over the phone.
Automatic Payment for Bills
Many people choose to have their bills paid automatically each month by setting up automatic withdrawal payment schedules with their creditors. This is common for utilities such as gas, electric, phone and cable services. This is done by setting up a PayPal credit or debit card automatic payment with creditors.
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