Unlock and verify the source of income in Paypal

Anyone who uses paypal may need to provide proof of identify and location - at any time.


Why not ask paypal about their ID process - or use the extensive 'FAQ' section on the site?

It's been a long time since I had to verify one of my Paypal accts - but it was providing info on my location and, as I recall, a minor bank transaction when I added a new bank acct.

As long as you are who you claim - and live where you say - and do business in an honest manner - you have no need to worry. If you are looking for ways to pretend to be somewhere you are not, etc - I'd rethink the plan.

That sounds like something you read somewhere.

In my experience, most who post this sort of information don't really know why their account was put on hold - only that Paypal is now requiring some form of account verification.


As Kay mentioned, you need to read - and understand - Paypal's terms (an absolute must with ANY payment processor).


I never had any problems with Paypal (and I've been using them exclusively for over 15 years), but one thing I've noticed is that most Paypal users try to use a personal account rather than doing the free upgrade to a business account. Part of that process involves verification of your bank account info (by processing minimal deposit/withdrawal transactions as mentioned by Kay).

Treat your Paypal account very much like you would treat a business checking account. DON'T withdraw funds immediately after a sale. I assume you don't treat your checking account that way, and certainly would not keep an empty business checking account. Instead, let your sales revenue sit in the account for 30 days. Leave a balance in the account from which to pay your web hosting fees, to make occasional online purchases, or to process occasional refunds from any sales refunds.

Process refund requests promptly. If Paypal recognizes that you are 1) maintaining an account balance, and 2) responsibly handling any refund requests, they are going to be much more comfortable with you as a customer and their threshhold for "red flags" will be much higher.

Paypal retains a complete transaction history.

Treat your account like a real business would treat their checking account, and it will very quickly become obvious to Paypal that you can be trusted.

I think the required documents will be :
1. Confirm your name : ID Card or Passport or Driver License.
2. Confirm your adress : Your bank or credit card statement, Your utility bill - Gas, Electric, Phone ...
Good luck !

I have received a lot more than $2000 to my paypal account and paypal has never done such a thing.


The only reason that your account will be put on hold or suspended is if paypal suspects that you are breaking the terms of service or you get a big influx of income at one time after never have such a thing happen before.


For instance...Many marketers contact paypal when they are launching a big product for the first time and are expecting a lot of transactions. They do this so that paypal will not think there is anything suspicious going on with there account.


If you really fear that you will have your account put on hold, then you should not be posing such a question on this forum.


You should be asking paypal and telling them what you are doing and why you will be receiving certain funds in your account.


Again..I don't think it to be necessary..But if you want to be safe..Then that is your safest route.

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If you could verify your account first hand, then you should have smoother transfers. I provided everything that was needed and until now I never had any problems with it.

I faced with that problems with all my 2 paypal accounts (1 personal, 1 business). All I need to do was to ask my clients to help me confirm the service I did for them, then Paypal would review then withdraw the limitation.

If you're making profits on a continuous basis it's clearly understandable that you need to have a business account.

It also depends on WHAT TYPE of business are you trying to use with paypal: they don't allow adult sites, gambling, etc. Also with forex etc i think you are in the risky zone.

The freezing of paypal account is something that could occur also for their wrong minsinterpretation of what you're doing, and that's why you need also another payment gateway like stripe.

But if you abide to all their terms, it's very uncommon that you get frozen suddenly.

All you have to do is verify your identity with either a drivers license or passport and upgrade to a business account. If you are living in the US you can add your US bank account to your account to lift the withdrawal and lodgement limits that they have.

Paypal has a very efficient support system. Just shoot an email to them with all your queries..

Where is this located on the internet?

I've sold a $2,500 product via Paypal, and never received a block - or temporary hold on payments. Also... i've sold more than $2,500 via Paypal, and have not received a hold or block.

The only 1 incident where i had to verify my information was when i logged in to my Paypal account while i was in Brazil. They figured this was an attempted hack attempt, and lock down my account - because prior to this i had never been overseas - ever (not even on a Carnival Cruise!)

But then i provided evidence that it was myself that accessed the account, and i had to submit/send in some information, then my account was back in order.

You need to upload documents such as ID and a BILL to get your funds unlocked.