Paypal Question

[rdj2027]

Hello,

 

I have a quick Paypal question but can't find the answer in the Help section or my brain isn't processing it.

I just sent a payment for something I purchased. I selected "Goods", hit the "Continue" button and received a note that said that payment was made. I used to get a page where it asked me whether I wish to pay by credit card, direct transfer and such. This time no such thing.

The receipt I got says a direct payment from my bank account was made but the recipient was charged fees which I thought were due only if payment was made with a credit card.

What was I doing wrong? Do I need to select "personal" rather than purchase or do I have a flaw in the set-up? My account profile says bank account is default method with credit card as a back-up (and yes, there is enough money in the account).

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Diane

[OK Family]

I don't have an answer but you don't want to select personal instead of goods. If something goes wrong PayPal doesn't protect any money paid through the personal option.

[stripe]

The rules changed a few years ago. Recipients that weren't a business used to not get fees for bank funded payments, but they also initially couldn't accept credit cards or only a certain number a month or something. Now anyone can get any variety, and every recipient is charged fees for purchases. In other words, the rules changed. Hope that helps.

[rdj2027]

Yes, that helps a lot, thank you very much. I want to make sure that I pay people correctly and everyone receives what they are due.

 

Diane