PayPal Business Debit Card without SSN?

[shoot2kill]

So I upgrade one of my accounts to a business account. I want to apply for a paypal business debit card but they are asking for SSN. Can I just add my EIN to the account without giving them my SSN?

[makaveliagain]

EIN is actually better from the viewpoint of Paypal. To get an EIN you have to register with the IRS and provide quite a bit of business detail. They know you are not a fly by the night lets risk it eBay/Paypal seller. If you have an EIN normally you collect Sales Tax for your home state etc. Goes a long way in PayPal's perception.

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[unkown5454]

Search the forum a bit more. Many have claimed using EIN with PP to avoid using your original SSN is useless.

[shoot2kill]

Originally Posted by unkown5454

Search the forum a bit more. Many have claimed using EIN with PP to avoid using your original SSN is useless.

My issue isnt to rake in thousands of dollars through paypal. I just want to get a debit card to make purchases using the paypal funds. I already had used my SSN on a limited account.

[unkown5454]

I am just letting you know, no matter what your intentions are, you may want to pace yourself in thinking that this EIN will make you invincible.

[makaveliagain]

Why would you get an EIN just to use the debit card. Something seems funny about what you are trying to do.

[newjerseymax]

You are increasing your risk by trying to get the debit card. Not worth it IMO