Paypal rant/questions

CrazyKell · 12-07-2009, 11:57 AM

So, trying to pay for something using paypal and my credit card.

It says that the only fudning method available is echeck but that's linked to an old bank account that I no longer use. Can't use credit card.

I finally call Paypal to get it sorted and figure out WHY I can't use my credit card. The only thing chippy on the phone can tell me is that their "security flagging system model" won't let it go through. Can't tell me why. Can't offer a solution.

I ask if a lower amount will work. We try it. No luck.

So at the end of the conversation, she can't explain why it won't work, she can't help me, and apparently I can't use paypal with this credit card.

ARGH!!!!

Rant off for today. Thanks for listening.

marko138 · 12-07-2009, 12:02 PM

Correct.

Apoc · 12-07-2009, 12:17 PM

No shit.

I've been having tons of problems with Paypal lately.

First, my account ended up locked (with over 200$ in it). Called, they said at one time I had a negative balance and they locked it? WTF, I had just added 200, and there was 7$ in it before that.

Then I tried to add a Credit Card, and guess what? Exact same problem as you. The only answer they had was 'Maybe its a Canadian CC'... Its a fucking Mastercard you tards, 16 digits, a security code, and an expiry date, like every other motherfucking mastercard on the fucking planet.

A couple of days ago, I transferred the cash back to my account, once thats done, I doubt i'll ever use paypal again.

RACER X · 12-07-2009, 12:26 PM

hmmm..........buddy of mine had a $400 sale on ebay a couple days ago, they wanted to freeze his $, he called and asked why, and they gave him some lame excuses and finally they released all the funds........

CrazyKell · 12-07-2009, 12:33 PM

All I got was the runaround on the phone without a clear answer. She just kept saying "our security model". Well what the hell does that mean? Your security model flags things for $100?!?!

So now I finally got it to work for $100 but can't get the rest to go through!!!!

I'm going to blow a gasket over here.

karl_1052 · 12-07-2009, 01:39 PM

I remember reading a whole bunch of negative shit about paypal when CF first started(or maybe it was the SBN days), and since I read that, I have never chanced it.

Money order, Credit Card, etc seem to still work for me.

RACER X · 12-07-2009, 01:47 PM

we've been using paypal for yrs, never really had a prob.

Phenix_Rider · 12-07-2009, 02:15 PM

I've spent a couple hundred easy using paypal. My card has a daily limit, but no problems otherwise. Never left a balance on paypal though...

CrazyKell · 12-07-2009, 02:17 PM

I've never had a problem with this before.

And it's something I'm buying on this forum actually. So just trying to send it to someone and for me credit card is the easiest way. So now I've paid for part of it...but can't get it to go through for anymore.

Homeslice · 12-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Never had a problem with Paypal. It's linked up with my checking acct. I've never given them a credit card.

12-07-2009, 11:57 AM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Paypal rant/questions So, trying to pay for something using paypal and my credit card. It says that the only fudning method available is echeck but that's linked to an old bank account that I no longer use. Can't use credit card. I finally call Paypal to get it sorted and figure out WHY I can't use my credit card. The only thing chippy on the phone can tell me is that their "security flagging system model" won't let it go through. Can't tell me why. Can't offer a solution. I ask if a lower amount will work. We try it. No luck. So at the end of the conversation, she can't explain why it won't work, she can't help me, and apparently I can't use paypal with this credit card. ARGH!!!! Rant off for today. Thanks for listening.

12-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	No shit. I've been having tons of problems with Paypal lately. First, my account ended up locked (with over 200$ in it). Called, they said at one time I had a negative balance and they locked it? WTF, I had just added 200, and there was 7$ in it before that. Then I tried to add a Credit Card, and guess what? Exact same problem as you. The only answer they had was 'Maybe its a Canadian CC'... Its a fucking Mastercard you tards, 16 digits, a security code, and an expiry date, like every other motherfucking mastercard on the fucking planet. A couple of days ago, I transferred the cash back to my account, once thats done, I doubt i'll ever use paypal again. __________________ Android OS causes gay. Dont let your child use Android (unless she's a hot female). And dont let your babies grow up to be cowboys, either. Last edited by Apoc; 12-07-2009 at 12:30 PM..

12-07-2009, 12:26 PM	#4
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	hmmm..........buddy of mine had a $400 sale on ebay a couple days ago, they wanted to freeze his $, he called and asked why, and they gave him some lame excuses and finally they released all the funds........ __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-07-2009, 01:39 PM	#6
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	I remember reading a whole bunch of negative shit about paypal when CF first started(or maybe it was the SBN days), and since I read that, I have never chanced it. Money order, Credit Card, etc seem to still work for me. __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

12-07-2009, 01:47 PM	#7
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	we've been using paypal for yrs, never really had a prob. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

12-07-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	All I got was the runaround on the phone without a clear answer. She just kept saying "our security model". Well what the hell does that mean? Your security model flags things for $100?!?! So now I finally got it to work for $100 but can't get the rest to go through!!!! I'm going to blow a gasket over here.

12-07-2009, 02:17 PM	#9
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I've never had a problem with this before. And it's something I'm buying on this forum actually. So just trying to send it to someone and for me credit card is the easiest way. So now I've paid for part of it...but can't get it to go through for anymore.

12-07-2009, 02:38 PM	#10
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Never had a problem with Paypal. It's linked up with my checking acct. I've never given them a credit card.