[Question] Paypal Business Account

[MrGr33n]

I have a personal paypal account and there is no way to prevent the buyer from seeing my name when I send invoices. I have a long Russian name which freaks out buyers so I use alternate names when marketing my services via email. The only way around this seems to be opening up a paypal business account. I live in the UK. Am I able to open up a business account without having a registered business? Does anyone in the UK have any experience of this. Many thanks.

 

[Jimbo42]

Can't speak for the UK, but in the US you can open a PayPal business account with a business that has not been incorporated yet. You can use your EIN or SSN to set it up.

 

[MerchantAccounts]

Why not consider using an alternative to Paypal?

 

[MorphX]

Try upgrading your account to business and choose self-employed if that option is still available. I remember I've done something like that in the past and it worked just fine without providing any documents

 

[MrGr33n]

Why not consider using an alternative to Paypal?

Paypal is popular and well known. Anything else will look scammy to my clients, especially since I cold approach them by email.

Try upgrading your account to business and choose self-employed if that option is still available. I remember I've done something like that in the past and it worked just fine without providing any documents

Thanks I was planning on just making up a business name if they asked. If there's a self employed option I'll do that. Was a bit apprehensive but f it, never know until you try.

 

[TheVigilante]

Wire payment is not an option for you?

 

[MrGr33n]

Wire payment is not an option for you?

Wire payment is even worse in terms of my name showing. International transfers require my full name, address etc