Paypal question - need business account?

16 May 2011, 5:45 PM

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Paypal question - need business account?

Im just starting as a sole trader and am wondering do I have to have a paypal business account or could I use the normal account at first ?

Thanks

Angie

16 May 2011, 5:56 PM

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drbyte

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Re: Paypal question - need business account?

To accept payments on your website, you'll need either a "Premier" account or a "Business" account.
A "personal" account will not work.

Somewhat related reading: https://www.zen-cart.com/tutorials/index.php?article=28

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16 May 2011, 5:59 PM

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Re: Paypal question - need business account?

Thanks was just wondering is all and thought that would be the case

am just trying to figure out the best way to go

have found my business bank account and that is free for two years so thats a plus

just not sure on paypal as personally I really dont like it at all never have

16 May 2011, 6:19 PM

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Re: Paypal question - need business account?

As I am in the UK what other options would you recomment apart from paypal ?

16 May 2011, 6:49 PM

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Re: Paypal question - need business account?

See the "Recommended Services" link at the top of this page for some suggestions.

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16 May 2011, 7:31 PM

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Re: Paypal question - need business account?

Thanks DrByte