How hard is it to open paypal account in Thailand?

[parafareno]

I wonder because they usually request proof of residence, like utility bill or something similar, but I rent appartment........I know many people opened paypal here .....please share your advice...

[Ijustcashier]

I don't recall anything more needed than a bank account and a debit card
Why don't you go through the registration process, you will find out pretty quickly

[Crossy]

Ditto ^^^, I certainly didn't have to provide anything more than banking and debit card details (and my mobile number, but not sure if that was compulsory).

 

It was some years back mind.

 

[Lamkyong]

i recall i had to access/register P/P  THROUGH THEIR Singapore site   as opposed the UK  to add Thai cards  although i read recently they have opened a service/site for Thailand

 

bit vague  but may help 

Edited April 12, 2017 by Lamkyong
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[Jeffrey346]

Just register.. All you need is a Thai Debit Card and you're good to go..

[Headgame]

You need a Thai bank account and either a TH credit or debit card. PayPal will make three small deposits to your bank account which you will need to verify with PayPal. Occasionally PayPal will still put a transfer hold on your account and ask for additional proof of idenitity. It's an easy process.

[elgordo38]

1 hour ago, Jeffrey346 said:

Just register.. All you need is a Thai Debit Card and you're good to go..

I think your right I just read somewhere that they are making a big push into LOS

[Headgame]

4 minutes ago, elgordo38 said:

I think your right I just read somewhere that they are making a big push into LOS

o Good to know. Needed a TH bank account when I set up my PayPal account but that was a few years ago now.

[elgordo38]

9 minutes ago, Headgame said:

o Good to know. Needed a TH bank account when I set up my PayPal account but that was a few years ago now.

I use my home issued credit card hooked up with PP for all my purchases less hassle. Never divulge to them that your living in Thailand its none of their business. 

Edited April 12, 2017 by elgordo38

[NoshowJones]

Don't do it, I got nothing but hassle, everytime I thought, well that should be it, but they always wanted something else, then

I was told that's it, then when I tried to use it they wanted something else, I told them to stuff their Paypal where the sun don't shine.

 

[NoshowJones]

2 hours ago, Jeffrey346 said:

Just register.. All you need is a Thai Debit Card and you're good to go..

Unless things have changed in the last three or four years, you'll need a lot more than that.

[oxo1947]

Yes it is easy---especially if you already have an existing PP account in another country. I have one in Oz...I have added the UK & Thailand to it. It wasn't a problem--- maybe more difficult if you do not have one at all.

[lordblackader]

Opened on last year, Thai debit card + mobile phone number was all that was needed. 

[edwardflory]

I opened a Th PayPal account with only passport number about 1 year ago.....I DO have a US Paypal BUSINESS account for over 10 years.  Also have a US Paypal BUSINESS Master Card.

Edited April 12, 2017 by edwardflory
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[jmacken306]

You can open a Payza not as well known a few years back.

 

Payza.com E-wallet - Worldwide Multi-payment System‎

[cracker1]

Can anyone tell me how to contact Pay Pal without having an account with the Company ?

Edited April 12, 2017 by cracker1
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[jobsworth]

when paypal was run by elon musk it was incredibly difficult to have a paypal

account if you had any contact with the far east. since paypal has been taken over by microsoft the whole process has been streamlined. because of this it has taken me 10 years to open a paypal account but all is well now. sorry to say this elon but good luck with spacex.

 

 

[abab]

How hard it is to try even before asking...

Of course if perfectly easy and they never ask any document.

 

 

[abab]

9 minutes ago, jobsworth said:

when paypal was run by elon musk it was incredibly difficult to have a paypal

account if you had any contact with the far east. since paypal has been taken over by microsoft the whole process has been streamlined. because of this it has taken me 10 years to open a paypal account but all is well now. sorry to say this elon but good luck with spacex.

 

 

 

 

Paypal was never taken over my microsoft or any other company.

 

Paypal is not skype.

 

 

 

Edited April 12, 2017 by abab

[Keesters]

On 4/12/2017 at 2:42 AM, parafareno said:

proof of residence

 

You could get this from immigration. It'll be in Thai but so are most utility bills and PayPal understands Thai language. 5 year driving license has address on back as well.

 

 

[jobsworth]

On 4/12/2017 at 10:56 PM, abab said:

 

 

Paypal was never taken over my microsoft or any other company.

 

Paypal is not skype.

 

 

 

yes it was skype that was taken over by microsoft when they added the back door so that people can listen to your conversation.

paypal was taken over by ebay.

 

[Thailand J]

Just registered. Surprisingly easy : Name, address, passport number and phone number, and linked to my Thai credit card.. Can also link it to a bank account.