German Private Ebay Account

Vasco · #1 10-15-2019

Hey guys,
I'm having troubles with opening private accounts on ebay.de

I only see people posts about business accounts, but no one really talks about private accounts.
1. Are there the same requirements to open them?

I live in Germany and i can easily open bank accounts.
2. Do i still need to add a credit card to activate paypal account?

German phone number and proxy is not a problem,
but curious about the IDs...
3. Will Paypal.de ask me to provide them "my" ID if "my" bank account is added while im only operating a private Ebay.de account?

Im trying to operate few private accounts and i just want to do be well prepared for it.

Any help will be appreciated :)

**ilcarletto** · #2 10-15-2019

Hi, welcome to the forum.
I am not expert for german accounts but I do not see the issue comparing to Italian accounts for example.
You need a VCC to confirm paypal account and I would add bank account further on when both eBay and PayPal are running smoothly and solid.

Paypal will ask ID for security purpose when you hit the € limit (1800€ or arount that).

Plenty of posts on "private" accounts tho'.

stealth guide could be helpful if you want an interesting reading.

Vasco · #3 10-15-2019

Thank you!

I see, so its probably a good idea to find some suitable VCC first.
Last time i bought one, my account was immiediately locked

I probably messed up something and it linked me with some other account.

gotta be more careful this time

**ilcarletto** · #4 10-15-2019

Check the marketplace but be sure to get a € VCC... some sellers has Russian or far east countries VCCs which could give issues.

Don't you have MASTERCARD or VISA gift cards in germany? Those could work too.

rsot · #5 10-15-2019

Welcome to the forum - all the best as you master stealth

You're in good hands with ilcarletto

tedsmith1990 · #6 10-19-2019

To active your account, you can use credit card or IBAN to be linked .

Commercial DE accounts, EBAY will ask you to upload commercial registration papers. And you have to offer valid VAT number as well .

All EU PAYPAL accounts have to provide ID and address proof when hit 1800 EU receiving limits.