Paypal

[tkkerber]

With the upcoming change in redemptions, I thought I may use Paypal. I have no idea how to use Paypal other than to make a purchase from Ebay(which is linked to my credit card.) Could anyone give me some information on how this works? I hate to put my checking account number out there. Is there a way to use Paypal without linking my checking account? Is there a minumum amount you have to transfer and does it have to be in certain increments or can you transfer the whole amount in your SR account? Is the turn around time shorter to use Paypal? We are going to Disney in January and I would like to wait as long as possible to cash out. If I do Paypal, then I don't have to worry about whether we will use all of the Disney gift card. I'm sure we will but just in case.

Thanks for any info!
Kristen

[SunshineGirl]

I am not a big PayPal person, but I do use it sometimes. I have it linked to my checking account, and it is actually safer than credit cards. It takes me about 2-3 days to transfer money back and forth and you can do it in any increment.

But I also think that there is a PayPal debit card that you can use just like a credit card. You put money in your PayPal account and then use the debit card to spend it.

[mmm611]

With the upcoming change in redemptions, I thought I may use Paypal. I have no idea how to use Paypal other than to make a purchase from Ebay(which is linked to my credit card.) Could anyone give me some information on how this works? I hate to put my checking account number out there. Is there a way to use Paypal without linking my checking account? Is there a minumum amount you have to transfer and does it have to be in certain increments or can you transfer the whole amount in your SR account? Is the turn around time shorter to use Paypal? We are going to Disney in January and I would like to wait as long as possible to cash out. If I do Paypal, then I don't have to worry about whether we will use all of the Disney gift card. I'm sure we will but just in case.

Thanks for any info!
Kristen

I actually have two Paypal accounts--one that was used for ebay and selling and is linked to my main checking account, and another I opened for SR a while back, which is linked to an ING savings account online. The minimum amount to cash out for via Paypal on SR is $20, but there is no minimum for the amount you can move back and forth once it's in your Paypal account. There is, however, a maximum withdrawal of $500 a month, so plan accordingly. There is a debit card you can sign up for and spend your money that way. there's also an option to request a check--but I think they take some kind of a fee out for that. I can't swear to it though!

[gpp2001]

I am also new to Paypal - I have just set up my Paypal account to link it to my checking account. Now what info do I need to put in my SR account info to link it to Paypal - it asks for a Payment Account - what do I put in that field? I don't see a number account on Paypal - so I am unsure what to put in that field.

Thanks!

[SunshineGirl]

I am also new to Paypal - I have just set up my Paypal account to link it to my checking account. Now what info do I need to put in my SR account info to link it to Paypal - it asks for a Payment Account - what do I put in that field? I don't see a number account on Paypal - so I am unsure what to put in that field.

Thanks!

Just the email address that you used to open the PayPal account.

[gpp2001]

Just the email address that you used to open the PayPal account.

Great! Thanks!

[SCard]

Any other pointers or tips? I am going to open a Pay Pal account and link it to my bank account this weekend.

TIA

[momof3lovebugs]

With the upcoming change in redemptions, I thought I may use Paypal. I have no idea how to use Paypal other than to make a purchase from Ebay(which is linked to my credit card.) Could anyone give me some information on how this works? I hate to put my checking account number out there. Is there a way to use Paypal without linking my checking account? Is there a minumum amount you have to transfer and does it have to be in certain increments or can you transfer the whole amount in your SR account? Is the turn around time shorter to use Paypal? We are going to Disney in January and I would like to wait as long as possible to cash out. If I do Paypal, then I don't have to worry about whether we will use all of the Disney gift card. I'm sure we will but just in case.

Thanks for any info!
Kristen

have been absent for a bit on planning vacation, going on vacation and being home from and dealing with all of the vacation over stuff so I am clueless here ....what changes are we talking about?

[dwkay8]

have been absent for a bit on planning vacation, going on vacation and being home from and dealing with all of the vacation over stuff so I am clueless here ....what changes are we talking about?

Here is a link to Tricia posting about the changes. Essentially they are going to scale redemption options down to Disney, Amazon, and Paypal starting December 1st.

[iluvamystery89]

one more question....do i need a premier account to be able to receive money from SR? it says a personal account is for people who shop online, and premier is for people who buy and sell online, so this leads me to believe that the personal account doesn't accept payments, only pays them out? HELP! lol