There are many reasons you might want to change your name on PayPal, the most common one being marriage. As long as you can provide the correct documentation, you can do so easily. Here’s how to change your name on PayPal. Show Read more: What you need to know to get started with PayPal Change your name on PayPalAnkit Banerjee / Android Authority Log in to your PayPal account and click the gear icon at the top right corner. On the Settings page, click the Account tab. Click Change name next to your name in the profile section. Ankit Banerjee / Android Authority Select the type of name change you want to do.
Change your business name on PayPalLog in to your PayPal account, click the gear icon and go to the Account tab. In the Business Information section, click Update. Click Edit next to your company logo and tap Change under your business name. You will have to verify the legal name change of your business. Read more: Here’s why your PayPal payment is on hold FAQsDoes PayPal show your name? PayPal will show your name when you send money to someone. If you create a PayPal.Me page, anyone with access to the link will be able to see your name, business name, and profile picture. Can I hide my name on PayPal? You can set up an account with a fake name, a random email address and use a virtual credit card. The recipient will see the registered name and email address. This might work for small payments, but PayPal limits transactions on unverified accounts. Can I use a fake name on PayPal? You can sign up for PayPal with a fake name and a virtual credit card. However, there are a lot of limits in place with an unverified account. To verify your PayPal account, you will need to provide an ID and link to a bank account. Why can't I change my PayPal name?To change your personal name, you'll need to visit PayPal's account settings page. You'll need to do this with your web browser. Your name cannot be changed from within the PayPal mobile app. Now, click the “Update” button next to your name.
Do I have to put my last name on PayPal?PayPal requires users to use their real names on personal accounts. If you don't want the people you exchange money with on PayPal to know your real name, you'll need to set up a business account.
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