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need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

Hey guys,

This isn't a stealth question really, but I need a bank account for my legit PP acct in a relatives name(with permission of course). I want a free checking acct without monthly fees.

1. Since its legit can I use any bank basically? I've read Capitalone 360 is bad as well as Ally, but would they work if Im not stealth? If not whats a good bank other than BOA?

2. Im using a PO box with a street address. Will this be ok or do I need a residential address.? Does paypal see the address used anyways?

3. Can I fund the relatives new checking from my own checking without issues?

I greatly appreciate any advice. :hail:

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

Not to be intrusive, but, Is there any reason you cannot use your own bank account?

Using a relatives account could cause problems.

And BOA is one of the best banks for stealth. Id also try chase bank.

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

Well I had my own bank on there and removed it thinking that would cause issues or linking.

Truth is that when I started selling a shipping charge when thru to my bank and I call ed Paypal and told them I added my own bank and if that shipping charge would cause an issue.

Since this acct is extremely important for the long haul I wanted to be 100% legit and use the relatives name for the bank instead.

What problems would using a relatives acct cause Big?

I guess Im paranoid to add my other BOA acct back on, but I could if thats the best route. Would paypal see that I added my own bank acct back on?

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

No they won't, as long as the account number is different. There's nothing wrong with using your own bank account on Paypal.

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

Thanks Binary. OK cool. I didnt want to use the relatives info for an acct anyways. Since the acct I added cant be added again I guess I will close it, unless it affects your credit score.

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

It's fine for you to close that account. As long as you don't open/close accounts too frequently at the same bank, it won't be an issue.

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

BOA requires you to maintain a balance of $1500 to avoid fees. One of my accounts has this requirement, but I don't use it. If I move that money out, does BOA start hitting me with fees if that account just sits? Or do I need to close it?

That account was receiving mismatched name deposits and I dont want them red flagging new accounts I try to open in the future.

Re: need bank acct for legit Payapl
 

Can I add a BOA savings acct instead of checking since I would transfer the money out to my main checking anyways?

Savings acct require way less min balance and fees.

Any thoughts on if I should not use savings acct for Paypal?

Thanks!