Problem Buying a Domain

BarCoder · 06-03-2009, 10:28 PM

Recently I've decided that I'm going finally purchase a domain, more for personal use and not internet marketing. So of course, this is the first domain I've ever attempted to buy, and it's from GoDaddy.

I know the domain name I want, it's available, and I want to pay through paypal. I definitely have enough funds on my account, but they're asking me to add a credit card to my account in order to proceed with the checkout.

The problem with this is that I'm 18, and do not own a credit card. Is there an alternate method of purchasing a domain (with paypal) so it does not require me to enter a credit card? Thanks for all help in advance.

Brad Gosse · 06-03-2009, 10:33 PM

hmm I never tried paying with paypal but some registrars must take it.

Do a search for "registrar paypal"

petevamp · 06-03-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BarCoder

Recently I've decided that I'm going finally purchase a domain, more for personal use and not internet marketing. So of course, this is the first domain I've ever attempted to buy, and it's from GoDaddy.

I know the domain name I want, it's available, and I want to pay through paypal. I definitely have enough funds on my account, but they're asking me to add a credit card to my account in order to proceed with the checkout.

The problem with this is that I'm 18, and do not own a credit card. Is there an alternate method of purchasing a domain (with paypal) so it does not require me to enter a credit card? Thanks for all help in advance.

Apply for the pay pay debt card problem solved. If not you have a bank account otherwise you would not have a paypal account. Yo can also get a debt card from your bank and use that as the credit card to process the transaction.

LastWarrior · 06-03-2009, 10:36 PM

Find another domain registrar. There are plenty out there that will accept PayPal. I have purchased domains from GoDaddy in bulk and that is only because of the deal. If you seek out those burned by GoDaddy, you won't have to search long. LOL!

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petevamp · 06-03-2009, 10:39 PM

Also the only reason why it is asking for a credit card is because they use that for age verification. Think about say you found the best free porn site you have ever found. It will still ask for a credit card for age verification. Same goes for websites. If you read the disclaimer it says you have to be 18 to buy a domain. You can run the website at any age but you have to be 18 to buy the domain. Also do not host with godaddy. Crappy crappy crappy I recommend Web Hosting by DreamHost Web Hosting: Web Sites, Domain Registration, WordPress, Ruby on Rails, all on Debian Linux! if you use promo code hubpages you will get some thing like 40 off for 1 year of service. I am not positive but It may also have free domain name included.

chris-1960 · 06-03-2009, 10:41 PM

I use paypal on namecheap

coi · 06-03-2009, 11:21 PM

I use paypal at godaddy and I didn't meet any request to add credit card. Maybe you choose the wrong menu.

LastWarrior · 06-04-2009, 01:15 AM

You know, coi hit on something. I used PayPal at GoDaddy too and don't recall any questions about adding a credit card. Hmm?

LastWarrior

06-03-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
BarCoder Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Problem Buying a Domain Recently I've decided that I'm going finally purchase a domain, more for personal use and not internet marketing. So of course, this is the first domain I've ever attempted to buy, and it's from GoDaddy. I know the domain name I want, it's available, and I want to pay through paypal. I definitely have enough funds on my account, but they're asking me to add a credit card to my account in order to proceed with the checkout. The problem with this is that I'm 18, and do not own a credit card. Is there an alternate method of purchasing a domain (with paypal) so it does not require me to enter a credit card? Thanks for all help in advance.

06-03-2009, 10:33 PM	#2
Brad Gosse Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orangeville, Ontario Posts: 2,906 Thanks: 1,311 Thanked 1,071 Times in 567 Posts Social Networking	Re: Problem Buying a Domain hmm I never tried paying with paypal but some registrars must take it. Do a search for "registrar paypal"
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06-03-2009, 10:36 PM	#4
LastWarrior HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 227 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Problem Buying a Domain Find another domain registrar. There are plenty out there that will accept PayPal. I have purchased domains from GoDaddy in bulk and that is only because of the deal. If you seek out those burned by GoDaddy, you won't have to search long. LOL! LastWarrior

06-03-2009, 10:39 PM	#5
petevamp CPA Marketing Emperor War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,386 Thanks: 32 Thanked 178 Times in 143 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Problem Buying a Domain Also the only reason why it is asking for a credit card is because they use that for age verification. Think about say you found the best free porn site you have ever found. It will still ask for a credit card for age verification. Same goes for websites. If you read the disclaimer it says you have to be 18 to buy a domain. You can run the website at any age but you have to be 18 to buy the domain. Also do not host with godaddy. Crappy crappy crappy I recommend Web Hosting by DreamHost Web Hosting: Web Sites, Domain Registration, WordPress, Ruby on Rails, all on Debian Linux! if you use promo code hubpages you will get some thing like 40 off for 1 year of service. I am not positive but It may also have free domain name included.
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06-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#6
chris-1960 Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: el paso, tx Posts: 39 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Problem Buying a Domain I use paypal on namecheap

06-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#7
coi Warrior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Problem Buying a Domain I use paypal at godaddy and I didn't meet any request to add credit card. Maybe you choose the wrong menu.

06-04-2009, 01:15 AM	#8
LastWarrior HyperActive Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 227 Thanks: 26 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Problem Buying a Domain You know, coi hit on something. I used PayPal at GoDaddy too and don't recall any questions about adding a credit card. Hmm? LastWarrior