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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
The last few purchases I've made on ebay have given me the option of not using my Paypal balance and instead offers to use a credit card (any card I enter) for payment. In the past if a Paypal balance was available it was always used first (without options) before any other funding source could be used. I really like this option and wondered if everybody is seeing it? In recent surveys I complained about having to first use my PP balance and it seems they have taken action and now offer various choices for payment sourcing. The main reason I appreciate this is that I buy USPS 1st Class package postage through Paypal and if you have no Paypal balance it hits your bank account directly. Now I can retain Paypal funds for postage purchases and earn credit card Cashback on every ebay purchase. A nice change. With all the complaints about ebay and Paypal I thought it would be good to post this positive thread. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12477 Posts |
It seems like a sensible option. Maybe it has something to do with the eBay/PayPal split? For me, it doesn't change anything. My PayPal balance is essentially our second bank account and if the balance is too low it means I shouldn't be buying anything from ebay.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
I think to a certain dollar amount it lets you. After that is reached, back to no option.
At least, that's been my experience.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1475 Posts |
This was one of my pet peeves about ebay where Paypal balance was used first. As far as I'm concern, available balance is same as cash which I can transfer to my bank account. I always want to use a credit card as an added security. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3733 Posts |
i believe it has been available this way since the beginning of the year.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1000 Posts |
It's been like this since I started making purchases again this year. My first was in February or March. First option is (1) PayPal, which opens a submenu to choose between PayPal balance and the linked credit card, (2) PayPal credit, or (3) any credit card.
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
I've had that option for a while now it seems.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Yes, I've noticed it too. Was a real pain before, because I always had to make sure I kept my Paypal balance at zero if I wanted to use my CC. Smart for Paypal, now people will leave more money in their Paypal accounts  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1000 Posts |
I've been paying with PayPal, but using the linked credit card. The reasons are threefold: (1) points/miles for using my credit card; (2) PayPal buyer protection; (3) credit card buyer protection. This is on top of whatever ebay offers. I don't think it likely that I'll need to fall back twice, but at least the option is there. |
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Valued Member
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Yea I love getting points for purchases through Paypal
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Posted 05/04/2017 12:21 am
