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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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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Abbreviations used in r/PayPal : NAD - Not as described. SNAD - Significantly not as described. INR - Item Not Received. UAT - Unauthorized transaction. OP - Original poster of the message. F&F - Friends and Family (no protection at all.) G&S - Goods and/or Services (has seller/buyer protection.) Posts about PayPal's policies will be removed. No more complaining about PayPal policy and their taking funds from your account for violations of rules. If you don't like the rules don't use PayPal. If you don't want to lose money, don't leave funds in your PayPal account. Simple as that. But these posts are often political or misleading. So no more posts on this subject! Thank you for submitting to r/PayPal , please make sure you have read the FAQ . If your account was created when you were younger than 18, then that is covered in the FAQ! Try contacting PayPal support using social media such as Facebook or Twitter as this works more often than telephoning. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.
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March 14, 2023 - Always check PayPal’s website for current rates based on account type, payment method, currency, and transaction details to avoid surprises. PayPal implements a robust range of security measures and protection programs designed to create a safer environment for both buyers and sellers: Encryption technology secures sensitive financial information during transactions. 24/7 fraud monitoring with advanced technology helps detect suspicious activity.
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r/paypal on Reddit: Dont know how to Check Bank Account Info
June 17, 2021 -

So i was trying to withdraw $240 from my paypal to my bank account, i waited the 4 days, and got the status confirmed notif, sadly when i checked my balance, the money didnt seem to be received, i'm trying to check if i input the correct account number, and i cant even find my own bank info inside the app, not on the transaction history, not even on the bank account list on the website, and the only thing i can do when i go to "edit" Is just edit the nickname, what am i doing wrong? I'm getting frustrated as i think i may have lost my $240 without a way of checking if i even sent it properly

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For this problem you need to contact support. Some ideas are below: If you can log on: Log on to your PayPal Account using a computer (notebook/desktop) and a web browser. Scroll all the way down and click on "Contact Us" You'll be redirected to a different page and select " Call Us" at the top or bottom right. You'll be greeted with a 6 digit pin that you'll give to the automated system. Doing this, and you will able to bypass the dreaded wait time and get an customer support agent almost immediately. Also... If you need support, try these steps, provided by u/Dr_Driggy1998 : I still see people still have problems contacting PayPal. The day I got permabanned I decided to call Paypal. That day I called PayPal, not the traditional way, but through another way which ill highlight through the following steps: Logging into your PayPal Account FROM A LAPTOP OR PC. Scrolling all the way down and clicking on "Contact Us" You'll be redirected to a different page and select " Call Us" at the bottom left. You'll be greeted with a 6 digit pin and a phone number that you'll give to the automated system. Once you are prompted to enter the pin, enter it. Once you are prompted to choose a Department, Choose Disputes and then say "Talk to an Agent" By doing so, You will able to bypass the dreaded wait time and get an assistant almost immediately. NOTE: You WILL encounter employees who will recite a copy/paste sheet every time you say something like their life depends on it. Do not ask to speak to their supervisor as after a brief hold of a minute or 2 the call will "Mysteriously" disconnect (Trust me I tried it 3 times). Instead, ask the Bot to transfer you to the disputes team and then say "speak to an agent" when there. they are more specialized and will do everything to help you. If you cannot log on: Try contacting PayPal on either Facebook or Twitter. Some users have had success doing this.
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August 11, 2022 - You don't need a bank account or credit card to receive money in your PayPal account. But to send money to family and friends or withdraw funds, PayPal will ask you to link a bank account.
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PayPal
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PayPal makes managing your account easy with just a few clicks. Update personal information, preferences, and security settings on the website or in the app.
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Investopedia
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Understanding PayPal: How It Works and Benefits for Users
October 1, 2025 - PayPal attempts to make online purchases safer by providing a form of payment that does not require the payor or payee to disclose credit card or bank account numbers to the website or store. Therefore, the money is secure, privacy is protected. PayPal makes much of its revenue from fees it charges merchants, rather than from the consumers who pay with it.
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FreshBooks
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PayPal Balance: What It Is And How to Check It
November 27, 2024 - Your balance will appear on the left-hand side of the main account page. If there is a negative balance or your account is temporarily on hold, contact PayPal customer service for more information, or you can add money from your bank account.
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Quora
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Is it possible for someone to see the source of money in a bank account when requesting proof of payment for items sold online through PayPal? - Quora
Answer: this a vague question are you asking to the person buying or selling . on both sides that be a a no for both buyer or seller only person who is buying or selling has knowledge of their own banking account information. pay pal has that information but that large breach if the company gave ...
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Get paychecks, government checks, and more into your PayPal balance with Direct Deposit.6 Receive money from friends. Add cash in stores8 with the app or a PayPal Debit Card.4 ... Shop anywhere Mastercard® is accepted with the PayPal Debit Card.4 Get cash at ATMs,11 too. Or check out online at millions of places around the world. ... Track and manage recurring expenses. Split same payments with others. Do it all in the app. ... Earn a current 3.65% APY7 with a PayPal Savings account.3 No monthly fees.
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How to Confirm Your Bank Account with PayPal | PayPal US
You can confirm your bank account instantly by entering your bank login details. We’ll use a third-party provider to confirm your bank account details and to check your balance and transactions as needed, which can help your PayPal payments go through.
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Security.org
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Is PayPal Safe?: What You Need To Know | Security.org
September 30, 2025 - PayPal lets you transact online without revealing your payment information to the other party. Since these details are obscured, it can prevent your information from being leaked in data breaches or skimmed by malware on e-commerce websites.1 That doesn’t mean you can let your guard down, though, especially since spyware and malware can compromise your account safety.
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Identifying Your PayPal Account for Payments | PayPal US
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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Quora
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How to tell if someone paid me in PayPal via their PayPal balance or from their credit card/bank account - Quora
Answer (1 of 3): You usually won’t be able to - unless they pay you with an echeck. Sometimes you will receive notification that the funds are not yet available (when they do a transfer from bank account vs card/balance) but if they pay with an immediate payment source (available balance, debit o...
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Wise
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How to Receive Money on PayPal: How-to, Duration & Fees - Wise
March 27, 2023 - If the money is coming from a linked bank account, it may take between two or three business days depending on your bank since it has to clear the bank itself.¹ · Because of this, it’s sometimes slower to receive money through PayPal compared to a normal bank transfer. To receive money through PayPal without an account, just give your email address or phone number to the sender.