Answered5 years ago
Why was my PayPal account blocked while living in Thailand?
Sawadee khap
I live in Pattaya.
PAYPAL has just blocked my account, reason: violation of the use of Paypal. For my part I wonder what I could have done .... is anyone in the same situation as me? I've heard that people living in Thailand are facing same situation as me...
Thx for u r feedback
I live in Pattaya.
PAYPAL has just blocked my account, reason: violation of the use of Paypal. For my part I wonder what I could have done .... is anyone in the same situation as me? I've heard that people living in Thailand are facing same situation as me...
Thx for u r feedback
Answer summary
The user reports their PayPal account was blocked, prompting a discussion about widespread PayPal issues among expats in Thailand. Various comments suggest reasons for the block, including changes in PayPal's policies regarding personal accounts, new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and the need for business account verification. Many users recommend alternative services such as Wise and Payoneer, and express frustration with PayPal's restrictions in Thailand.
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Pon **********
Strange. I m a thai national living in Europe and been using paypal thailand no problem at all. I had to fill in my thai ID number recently. My account is totally confirmed
Astrid ***********************
Thailand is blocking Paypal, it is the reason I moved to use Revolut for my international banking business.
Marlon *********
check new paypal's condition. It started just January 18. You can use your Paypal to buy or pay online goods or service but you can't get paid or get the money transferred to you from outside thailand.
Otis ******
Western union everywhere
Huy ******
dont use paypal :)
David *********
Pay Pal in Thailand ...madai madai madai ..that was your issue , use another system .
Sarwadeee krub
Sarwadeee krub
Pascal ********
OPTHX A LOT TO ALL OF U TO TAKE TIME TO GIVE ME A FEEDBACK 👍👍👍
Mikael *********
Paypal is expensive and a hassle to use. Would recommend transferwise
John ********
Fuck pay pal so many better choices out there
Simon *******
Scam but crack on 😡😡😡😂😂😂😂
Paula ***********
there are many financial sites that require a VPN, best to get one - works in every country i travel to
Steven **********
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26-paypal-is-cancelling-personal-accounts-in-thailand-from-next-year/Paula ***********
use a VPN
Terary **********
I think after you're blocked, you are blocked.
years ago I set-up Paypal both the US and Thai version. I found it wasn't worth the hassle. Now I have a local bank account and my US bank account. I transfer money between as needed.
years ago I set-up Paypal both the US and Thai version. I found it wasn't worth the hassle. Now I have a local bank account and my US bank account. I transfer money between as needed.
Pascal ********
OP@Paula **********
not any differences...still blocked....
Dwayne *******
@Pascal *******
You would also have to delete cookies or app as it will remember your location. Or use a fresh device and a vpn. That is assuming it was not originally set up in Thailand. Personally I use moneygram to move money and visa to pay online. Plenty of wallets out thereSteven **********
PayPal been banned in Thailand for while
Mark ********
There are TWO issues. One is a Thailand specific issue as noted. The second issue is that due to new USA tax regulations PayPal must verify (by ID etc) any account that made any BUSINESS transaction. Failure to verify is closing accounts worldwide.
Andrew ********
PayPal in Thailand is a no go.
Not been able to access mine in 18 months.
The double security phone message for me was UK and there is no way I have found to change it to a Thai number.
Not been able to access mine in 18 months.
The double security phone message for me was UK and there is no way I have found to change it to a Thai number.
Dwayne *******
@Andrew *******
you could just get a skype number in the uk. I use my canadian skype all the time'Otis ******
@Dwayne ******
skype the ticket
Durrant ********
Forget Paypal in Thailand. PayPal have changed their policy. Take it up with PayPal if your smart.....
Nick ************
Does anyone use PayPal?
Stuart *********
@Nick ***********
no they’re a multi billion dollar company with no customers.
John *****
Last week, I used PayPal to pay for my hotel booking at Agoda website in Patts and no issue.
Nick ************
@Stuart ********
not surprised they have no customers.Nick ************
@Barry ******
I'm pretty sure you are right. I was done with PayPal years ago
Barry *******
@Nick ***********
i’m pretty sure that was sarcasm! 😉
Shayne **********
f you haven't heard about
It's a payment system allowing you to invoice clients and receive payments in USD, EUR or GBP, then you can withdraw local currency from an ATM wherever you are in the world.
There's so many features to assist your money tracking and making sure you get paid.
@Payo****
, then maybe you should have a look.It's a payment system allowing you to invoice clients and receive payments in USD, EUR or GBP, then you can withdraw local currency from an ATM wherever you are in the world.
There's so many features to assist your money tracking and making sure you get paid.
Prashant **********
The long story short many Thai people lost their money due to variuos policy's of PayPal , on top businesses loose money on charge back by fraudster . So many complaints made to Singapore Government ( As they were registered ) so now they are not allowed to do business with individual only business with strict paperwork. But if you have registered PayPal account outside thailand you can use it .
Steve *******
Change to Wise. Better exchange rates and much, much faster. Also, PayPal is closing down in Thailand in February.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
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Steve *******
Change to Wise. Better exchange rates and much, much faster. Also, PayPal is closing down in Thailand in February.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
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Steve *******
Change to Wise. Better exchange rates and much, much faster. Also, PayPal is closing down in Thailand in February.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
Use my link so I get a small bonus.
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Bim *******
The date is supposed to be the 18th February that they close personal accounts in Thailand
Pascal ********
OP@Bim ******
ohhh....hope i can get my money back....
Fred ***********
See WISE .....Have used them for a few years. Trouble free and reliable. ( I too got locked out of paypal.)
Neville ********
@Fred **********
Wise infinately better than Paypal or high street banks
Simon *******
I get it all the time it’s a scam to get your details 😡
Steven **********
@Simon ******
PayPal never been scam just not allowed used in Thailand
Kool *******
@Simon ******
actually this time it is not a scam. You need to go into your Thai PayPal account, and verify that you are a legally registered business in order to keep using the account. Personal account use is ending completely in Thailand.
Sammy *******
@Kool ******
did u access ur paypal acct separately as u might have, or via a link from this email sent to u??Kool *******
@Sammy ******
from my Thai PayPal account directly. PayPal constantly tells you not to click on email links.
Wayne ********
Another reason to use crypto 🙂
Dan ********
@Wayne *******
yeah, or just use wise....
Will ************
All down to AML regulations.
Brett *********
@Will ***********
yes. PayPal is a money transmission service. They have the toughest AML CTF hurdles and have to be approved in all operating jurisdictions.
Greg ********
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Martin ********
been hearing a lot of paypal accounts are being closed. not sure what changed.
Stuart *********
Last month they advised that because of some rule change, you couldn’t have funds in a Thai account unless it was a business account. No idea if that’s the reason but I suspect it is. You can send money from Thailand, but can’t receive.
Lance *********
it's usually the other way around !
Pascal ********
OP@Stuart ********
exactly...i've also seen this notice
Mark **********
Careful it could be a phishing scam
Pascal ********
OP@Mark ******
no...i've logged in my account and effectively, my account is blocked 🙁Mark **********
@Pascal *******
ah ok,was just saying because I do occasionally get a scam PayPal mail. Stay safe 😊👍Activity
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