people can see my address when they donate via paypal?

by Prof. Jeffery Kub Sr. 6 min read

You will not see your email address or name, but you will see your email address. If you want to avoid that, you'll need a business account.Dec 2, 2021 Can people see mail ID of others in PayPal donations?

Full Answer

Do people see my address when I send money on PayPal?

People can see your address when you send or accept payments with PayPal. If you really want to keep your address private when making payments, you can also change it before you send money.

Does PayPal donations show your name?

PayPal Giving Fund will issue your donation receipt. We'll share your name and email with the charity you help, so they can thank you. Or you can remain anonymous if you choose.

Do I need my real name for PayPal?

PayPal requires users to use their real names on personal accounts. If you don't want the people you exchange money with on PayPal to know your real name, you'll need to set up a business account.

How do I make an anonymous donation?

On the donation page of the organization you support, select Don't show my name publicly to hide your name. You can also select Don't show my amount publicly to hide the amount donated. Note: The organization will still be able to see your name and donation amount so they can send receipts with tax information.

Who can see my PayPal fundraiser?

If you elect to share your Fundraiser only with people who have a link to your Fundraiser, only people with the link to your Fundraiser will be able to see your name, PayPal profile photo, and the total amount you have collected, in addition to any other images, video, and/or information that you add when creating or ...

How do I pay anonymously with PayPal?

To make an anonymous online payment with PayPal, you'll need to register a payment card or bank account. When you make the transaction, your recipient will only see your registered name and e-mail address.

Can I accept donations with a personal PayPal account?

Personal accounts are not eligible for nonprofit status at PayPal. Personal accounts can also be used to receive donations, but keep in mind that PayPal will report the transactions to the IRS once they reach a certain limit. You cannot avoid tax liability by using a personal account instead of a business account.

Can PayPal be used for donations?

PayPal is a global product. PayPal is a global platform that will allow you to collect donations from donors across the globe.

Can you use an AKA on your SSN?

As for your own name, it is acceptable to use an AKA. In fact in many places it is rare for people to be known by their actual given names. The name should not be "false", but it does not have to be the name on your SSN or Birth Certificate.

Is address management allowed on PayPal?

This is still relevant. Address management is allowed in your PayPal Account settings.

What does "all I see as a sender/buyer" mean?

All I see (as a sender/buyer) is the other person's email address and of course the amount of the transaction. A seller receiving money from a buyer would, of course, need the buyer's address in order to ship a physical product.

Can eBay see your name?

They are just another person like you. They will see the transaction details, ie if you won something in their eBay auction, and your name, address and phone will be relayed to them.

Can PayPal share your info with eBay?

Paypal could very well be sharing your info with their partners. If you have a paypal account, I highly suggest you go into your profile setting and uncheck the following item in the Notification option. "Share my information with eBay Inc. companies and partners so I can receive customized offers".

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