hide your name

[jthomo]

is it possilbe to hide your own name from the customer while ordering? without having to change your name or anything on paypal?

Thanks
Jamie

[DrByte]

A Premier account is connected to your personal name, which will display during checkout.
A Business account is connected to your business name, which will also appear during checkout.

Changing your account name requires paperwork and explanation to PayPal. I believe there's a place to initiate that from within your account profile.

As to "hiding" it ... sorry no. I suspect they'd tell you that would be a big red flag of potential risk for fraud if you are trying to hide your identity from your customers.

[kuroi]

For exactly the reasons that Dr Byte concludes that this would be a red flag to Paypal, it would be illegal in many countries. There is increasing legislation around the world to insist on transparency in e-commerce.

[jthomo]

I only have a premier account as they are cheaper. I only ask because it looks more professional to send money to the website name than a personal name.

Is there no other way other than getting a business account?

Thanks
Jamie

[kuroi]

If you want to trade as a business, you will need a business account. Depending upon your local legislation, you may also find that your receipts and/or invoices have to carry wording such as "John Smith trading as online-bargains.com"

[DrByte]

I only have a premier account as they are cheaper.

Are you sure? Last time I looked they had the same fee structure.
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/we...p-fees-outside

[jthomo]

Sorry yes your right it wasn't that it was all the additional information you had to add. And as a small "home based shop" they were a little bit more professional!

So is that the only way to hide your name?

Thanks
Jamie

[Kim]

For the third time, yes, a business account is the only way to do it.

[jthomo]

just checking!