Don't Use Gift Cards on PayPal UK

[ryanba]

Just a notice to say be careful when using gift cards with Paypal UK

2 days ago I brought a gift card from Tesco with £25 on it - non re-loadable
and when I added it to my Paypal account, my account was limited.

At first I was confused as I've done nothing wrong, so I called them in Ireland
as it's free for me, instead of calling a 0870 number which costs more than enough. - How random is that I can call internationally for FREE but have to pay for UK calls.

Anyway the woman on the phone told me that it was a security issue and
that I was to avoid these types of cards and use a re-loadable prepaid card.

[Killuminati]

What happen to the limited account did they restore it??

[ryanba]

Oh yes after telling them I would add a bank issued card, they gave me my account back.

[cortex]

why not use Entrop@y?

[ZoonVoo]

Entropay still works?!!!!!

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by ZoonVoo

Entropay still works?!!!!!

No it does NOT work for USA.

Been advised for over a year to NOT use entropay for USA accounts.

Well documented on the forum should you choose to look for the threads.

[ZoonVoo]

I know about US PayPal GB you are right, but I am asking if it still works for UK PayPal?

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by ZoonVoo

I know about US PayPal GB you are right, but I am asking if it still works for UK PayPal?

Not really indicated in the wording of your post was it?

Yes, luckily, entropay still works for UK.

Spits, & dances anti-clockwise........... don't jinx that

[kathemmi]

Entropay works - so do 3v Gift Cards I have bought from Co-op stores