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Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

Did I miss something, or is this new?

I finally got to using a paypal/ebay account that I bought on here, and went to get a moneypak. When I tried adding money to my paypal, I got their required form for a social security number. What to do now?

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

Not new, been like that for a while. Either sell to get money in the account or use a VCC or Gift Card and use that as a payment method.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

Its always been that way.
It is not paypal that are requiring the SSN in this instance - it's Greendot.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

I think it was before too. It's for some time.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

does greendot share the SSN with paypal?

I didn't want to sell anything on the account until I had a few buys at least.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

I dont believe the info is shared with paypal. But theres no way to know for sure.
You could call them directly and ask them that. Would be a good thing to know.
And as for Sandy - ill send you a PM with that story.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

I can't even seem to find a phone number for moneypak anywhere. I don't think it exists....

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

What you can try doing as well is if you have any friends that have paypal just give them the money and have them transfer money using the "friend to friend" on paypal.....or sell a few things to get money in there

Why are you putting money in?

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

I've already given the OP 2 different ways to get money in the account for either purchase or paying fee's.....sometimes it's pointless to give advice.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

It's not pointless, but I was trying to buy a few things on the account first before I started putting things up, so I didn't get flagged.

And I have $400 tied up in a moneypak, that I don't particularly care to have tied up. So can you really blame me for trying to find a way around it?

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

Greendot does share that info with paypal, just so you know.

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

Yep, just confirmed.


Dear James ,

We submit all information directly to PayPal for them to complete the verification process.

Thanks for your interest in the Green Dot MoneyPak.

MoneyPak Support Team

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

I do not believe they share too much info

Re: Greendot moneypak now requiring social security number to add money to paypal?
 

The PP logo is slapped all over GD cards. C'mon now folks...