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Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Hello, I have a paypal account that's limited with £400 in it, its been limited for around 4 months. Tried copying someones email and sent it to the head office, got a reply on the message center asking me to provide proof of ID and Address and they'll consider letting me withdraw the funds. Basically what Im asking is it worth my while getting ID? I don't really trust paypal to release the funds after providing the ID? Anyone had any joy with a similar situation? Cheers

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Won't the funds become accessible after 6 months from last transaction? If so I would wait it out..

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

PayPal can and do something release funds early

Its not guaranteed though, they may well still ask you to wait out the next 2 months

Bare in mind when you get to the 180 days they may well still ask for ID then though

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Cheers guys, will try emailing euaup@paypal.co.uk as suggested by another member, will post up the outcome of this.

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

After 180 days theyre obligated to allow you to withdraw your funds anyway.
As mentioned above they do still sometimes ask for ID but from my experience that's a rare occurrence and will only happen if youve really given them reason to do so. Also, I found that by calling in you can bypass this request - if not with the first rep you get on the phone then the second or third.

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

It does happen pretty often in the UK.

They will not release the funds until the ID has been approved.

It may be different in the US though

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Quick update, got an email back saying they now need me to resolve an issue with another account that I've been linked to, an account I made before purchasing the stealth guide, was linked instantly.

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Not these days.

paypal UK changed the game late October 2014. Now they tend to ask for ID even after the initial limitation.

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Sum1 should sue Paypal for this... this is just theft...

Re: Advice needed on Paypal account
 

Update;

"Thank you for your email. I can see that you provided and a partial copy of a proof of address. Please note that partial documents cannot be accepted. Please upload a full A4 picture of the document and let me know, so I can escalate your account for a review.



Please disregard previous communication related to resolving other accounts.



For any further questions, please contact me directly at ppelce@paypal.co.uk."