For example I paid an invoice to someone with a Business account with my Personal account, and it doesn't explicitly show me anywhere if my name or the email tied to my Paypal was sent. No, it doesn’t because, what info you see on your end of the other party, the other party will also see the same info of yours on their end. You do not get to see explicit proof on your end what info the other party gets to see. For example, if you log on to your Account activity page right now and look at a transaction, you’ll see the other party’s name, avatar, etc. You can rest assured that the other party will see your name, avatar, etc on their Activity page/transaction as specified by PayPal on that link. The only exception is the shipping address if you provided it at checkout. You don’t get to see the seller’s physical address because it’s not required to conduct a transaction. PayPal doesn’t usually show phone number unless the seller enables a setting on their end that require you to provide a phone number for which you will be prompted. But on that setting it notes that PayPal doesn’t recommend using it. it baffles me that with Personal accounts there doesn't seem to be a way to obscure say your name, or any clear controls to easily determine whether or not you want to send your name, email, phone number or mailing address to someone. In financial transactions, people and businesses needs to know who they doing business with. Ya can’t just hide yourself. Answer from 00-d-_-b-00 on reddit.com
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PayPal
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What is my PayPal account number?
Your PayPal account is not identified by an account number or ID. Your account is identified by the email address or mobile number that you log in with. To receive funds using your PayPal account, you can ask the sender to send the payment to the confirmed email address or mobile number registered ...
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PayPal
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How do I view or edit my account information? | PayPal US
PayPal logo · Log InSign Up · ... information, such as phone number, email address, street address, or language setting, please go to Settings and edit your information....
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PayPal
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How do I view or edit my account information? | PayPal CA
PayPal logo · Log InSign Up · ... information, such as phone number, email address, street address, or language setting, please go to Settings and edit your information....
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Hallow
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How to find your PayPal account email | Hallow – Help & Support Center
Contact PayPal Support (if needed): If you're unable to find your email address through the app, you can contact PayPal customer support directly through the app. They can assist you in retrieving your account details.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/paypal › what info does paypal show someone when i pay them with my account?
r/paypal on Reddit: What info does Paypal show someone when I pay them with my account?
April 15, 2023 -

After reading this, if I understand correctly, when sending money to a

  • Personal account: they see your name, avatar, and only if you've chosen to share it, your mailing address.

  • Business account: they see your name, email, "if they need to contact you about your purchase" your phone number, and "if you bought something that needs to be mailed" your mailing address.

But it's not always very clear what is actually being shown to the user you're paying. For example I paid an invoice to someone with a Business account with my Personal account, and it doesn't explicitly show me anywhere if my name or the email tied to my Paypal was sent. It also doesn't clarify if my phone number was sent, and as for mailing address it does say "This purchase is a digital good and will not be shipped to an address." so I guess that means it didn't send my mailing address. Or did it?

I might just ask the person I paid what they see. But still, it baffles me that with Personal accounts there doesn't seem to be a way to obscure say your name, or any clear controls to easily determine whether or not you want to send your name, email, phone number or mailing address to someone.

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For example I paid an invoice to someone with a Business account with my Personal account, and it doesn't explicitly show me anywhere if my name or the email tied to my Paypal was sent. No, it doesn’t because, what info you see on your end of the other party, the other party will also see the same info of yours on their end. You do not get to see explicit proof on your end what info the other party gets to see. For example, if you log on to your Account activity page right now and look at a transaction, you’ll see the other party’s name, avatar, etc. You can rest assured that the other party will see your name, avatar, etc on their Activity page/transaction as specified by PayPal on that link. The only exception is the shipping address if you provided it at checkout. You don’t get to see the seller’s physical address because it’s not required to conduct a transaction. PayPal doesn’t usually show phone number unless the seller enables a setting on their end that require you to provide a phone number for which you will be prompted. But on that setting it notes that PayPal doesn’t recommend using it. it baffles me that with Personal accounts there doesn't seem to be a way to obscure say your name, or any clear controls to easily determine whether or not you want to send your name, email, phone number or mailing address to someone. In financial transactions, people and businesses needs to know who they doing business with. Ya can’t just hide yourself.
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PayPal
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Log in to your PayPal account
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PayPal Community
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How to see my bank account details on paypal - PayPal Community
It is not possible to see your bank account number in your PayPal account. This is a security measure meant to protect your information. If the account has been successfully confirmed, the account number listed would be correct.
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PayPal Community
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What is my PayPal account number? - PayPal Community
If somebody is asking for it you can just give them your email address, this is how your account can be indentified ... As you have already been told you don't have one. Your email addy identifies your paypal account.
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PayPal Community
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What is my PayPal account number? - Page 4 - PayPal Community
There is definitely an account number for your Paypal account. Go to view statements on the homepage (on the left just under your balance). When the next page opens, go to statement on the right hand side of the page (it will be in white writing on a black background).
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Quora
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How to enter my PayPal account information - Quora
Answer: The answer depends on when and where you are talking about. if you are purchasing something on a web site storefront that accepts PayPal as a payment option, all you need enter is your primary PayPal email address of record to charge the purchase[s] to. If you are speaking of when creati...
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BitKan
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Does Paypal Have An Account Id? How Do I Find My Paypal Account Id?
PayPal does not display any Account Numbers to the general public; account numbers are only used internally by PayPal staff and are never displayed to the general public. Your email address is used to identify your account.
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BitKan
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What Is My PayPal Username? How Can I Find It?
Log in to your PayPal account: Once you are logged in to your PayPal account, your username will be displayed at the top of the page.
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JustAnswer
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How to Find Your PayPal Account Number: Expert Answers
PayPal does not use a traditional account number; your primary identifier is your registered email address or phone number. To receive payments, share your linked email or phone. For security, avoid sharing login details.
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Quora
quora.com › Where-can-I-find-my-PayPal-account-address
Where can I find my PayPal account address? - Quora
Answer (1 of 3): Q: Where can I find my PayPal account address? It’s (they’re) the email address(es) we have registered with them. They don’t have separate user IDs as, for example, eBay do.
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Accountsupport
accountsupport.com › help › article › account-update-paypal-info
Account: Update PayPal Info
Log in to your PayPal account. Click Profile near the top of the page. Click My money.
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PayPal
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My Account | PayPal CA
PayPal logo · Log InSign Up · Help Center - Personal Account · Home · Payments and Transfers · Disputes and Limitations · My Account · My Wallet · Login & Security · Seller Tools · Home · Resolution Center · Fix transaction and account related issues ·
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JustAnswer
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How to Retrieve Your PayPal Account Details | Expert Q&A
Get expert answers on how to retrieve your PayPal account details, resolve payment holds, and provide necessary information. Find help for your PayPal issues now!
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BitKan
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How Do I Find Out What My PayPal Account Is? How Do I Give Someone My PayPal Name?
Unlike the rest, PayPal does not provide you with a unique number, such as a bank account or WebMoney wallet number. Therefore, how do I find out what my PayPal account is? I have got your back by providing you the answer below.
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LinkPay
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How to Get Your PayPal Account Number in an Easy and Quick Way
April 7, 2025 - Can't find your PayPal account ID? Understand how to find your PayPal account number, apply it during payments, for sending or receiving money.