HELP [URGENT]: How Can Phillippines People Get a PayPal Account?

Mint-Tree · 08-01-2009, 12:06 AM

Hi,

I'm trying to help one of my outsources to sign up for a PayPal account, so I can pay him... but he can't sign up because he doesn't have a Credit Card...

So, I'm wondering how others are able to sign up for a PayPal account if you are living in the Phillippines?

Mint-Tree · 08-01-2009, 12:10 AM

Well, better yet: what other way, can you pay people from the Phillippines ?

Martin Luxton · 08-01-2009, 12:11 AM

How about Moneybookers?

Martin

Kyle Tully · 08-01-2009, 12:14 AM

Try xoom.com

steveniam · 08-01-2009, 12:16 AM

How about sending cash by registered airmail. At one time when I was selling on eBay about 5 percent of my buyers from France sending Euro in a sealed envelope to me.

It's fast and does not cost much as compared to money transfer such western union or moneybookers.

Mint-Tree · 08-01-2009, 12:30 AM

Hmn...

That's interesting

. Do you know how much it cost for an airmail ( $3-$7 bucks)? Sent payment by check or cash?

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveniam

How about sending cash by registered airmail. At one time when I was selling on eBay about 5 percent of my buyers from France sending Euro in a sealed envelope to me.

It's fast and does not cost much as compared to money transfer such western union or moneybookers.

Kay King · 08-01-2009, 12:31 AM

From paypal's site:

Quote:

Send and receive payments in these countries. Withdraw from your PayPal account to your in-country bank account or to a U.S. bank account. In addition, withdraw to a credit, debit, or prepaid card in countries marked with a (

).

Phillipines is listed there with the + so he could use a prepaid card (such as greendot or similar that is available in the Phillipines) .

It also says he can withdraw into his bank account so could use a prepaid card to verify the account or could have a bank account with a debit card for verification.

kay

gianne2705 · 08-01-2009, 12:37 AM

If your option is paypal then you really need to apply for a card first.This is where the money will be send and withdraw in time.Otherwise,choose other payment options.

Mint-Tree · 08-01-2009, 01:16 AM

Wooho! Thank you kay... for going the extra mile

.

I think you mean his atm card (that's what he call it =). So, I'll try PayPal first, because I already have PayPal account

.

Thanks again kay.

I'll do it now...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kay King

From paypal's site:

Phillipines is listed there with the + so he could use a prepaid card (such as greendot or similar that is available in the Phillipines) .

It also says he can withdraw into his bank account so could use a prepaid card to verify the account or could have a bank account with a debit card for verification.

kay

rapidscc · 08-01-2009, 01:41 AM

Western Union is quite a popular way to send money here in the Philippines.. and it's safe..

HTH

Raul Omar Diaz

steveniam · 08-01-2009, 01:43 AM

They send by cash. I a sorry I do not know it's cost $3 - $7 in USA. It's much cheaper in France and very much cheaper where I am living now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint-Tree

Hmn...

That's interesting

. Do you know how much it cost for an airmail ( $3-$7 bucks)? Sent payment by check or cash?

niftystats · 08-01-2009, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapidscc

Western Union is quite a popular way to send money here in the Philippines.. and it's safe..

HTH

Raul Omar Diaz

but itsn't for biz

only for personal use

henrysy · 08-01-2009, 02:36 AM

Hi Mint-tree,
I'm from the Philippines and I used my debit card, aka ATM in applying for a PayPal account. It was approved immediately and now I use it in all my online purchases.

Mark Brian · 08-01-2009, 02:48 AM

We use a debit card from UNIONBANKPH.COM and connect it to Paypal. Works very well.

joewiley · 08-01-2009, 02:50 AM

you can use dummy address from anywhere to sign up for paypal. And use VCC to verify paypal. Then you can withdraw or make payment by just getting your local debit card and link it to paypal.

Platinum Matt · 08-01-2009, 04:01 AM

As mentioned, xoom.com works REALLY well. Awesome service.

GuerrillaIM · 08-01-2009, 04:13 AM

I had a contractor in Philippines. He managed to setup a paypal account without a debit card, he had to go somewhere with some ID and verify who he was. But t was so awkward sending money as his account kept getting stopped etc that we just sent money in end by western union.

FifthDimension5 · 08-01-2009, 04:36 AM

Probably Try the prepaid cards available in supermarkets there - they work like a credit card, or may be western union may be the possible solution for this.

charlesburke · 08-01-2009, 09:55 AM

Yes, there are ways to move money that work well. However, do not ever send a check to somebody in another country - especially a check for a small amount. The bank clearance fee can run up to $60 in many countries, and it can take weeks to clear. It's worth the extra effort to set it up in Paypal or other processor.

Cheers from warm and smiling Thailand,
Charles

Rachel Rofe · 08-01-2009, 10:21 AM

I use xoom.com too and love it.

steveniam · 08-01-2009, 10:17 PM

I agreed. That's the reason I mentioned cash.

For western union the processing fee is for remitter account but for paypal the fee is for receipient account.

That's the reason I alway strongly recommend to my buyers (during my ebay days) to use western union or cash payment through registered airmail.

. For western union or paypal or whatever processor the foreign currency exchange rate suck. I alway prefer cash payment which you can get a very good rate from your friendly local money changers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlesburke

Yes, there are ways to move money that work well. However, do not ever send a check to somebody in another country - especially a check for a small amount. The bank clearance fee can run up to $60 in many countries, and it can take weeks to clear. It's worth the extra effort to set it up in Paypal or other processor.

Cheers from warm and smiling Thailand,
Charles

flamingleaf8 · 08-02-2009, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint-Tree

Hmn...

That's interesting

. Do you know how much it cost for an airmail ( $3-$7 bucks)? Sent payment by check or cash?

I dont think that's such a good idea, becuase i have heard so many stories about mails being opened by postmen, because of the money inside, and never reaching the recepient.
xoom.com, i have tried, and its fast and easy, though it might cost a bit more, but definitely cheaper than popular money transfers.

BloggerDownUnder · 08-02-2009, 03:31 AM

Hi - I agree that xoom.com is good.

By the way, who are you guys using in the Philippines please? I am currently using virtual assistants in India. Ta very much.

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Mark Brian Spartan Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PH Posts: 903 Thanks: 122 Thanked 144 Times in 72 Posts	Re: HELP [URGENT]: How Can Phillippines People Get a PayPal Account? We use a debit card from UNIONBANKPH.COM and connect it to Paypal. Works very well.

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