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My experience with PayPal was honestly one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever dealt with online. I opened a personal PayPal account to receive payments for freelance digital services—nothing illegal, nothing shady, just honest online work. Like many people, I trusted PayPal because it’s global, popular, and widely accepted by international clients. Unfortunately, that trust didn’t last long. The problem started when someone tried to send me money using Family and Friends. I didn’t even get the chance to accept or reject the payment before my account was immediately limited. There was no warning and no clear explanation, just a sudden restriction. PayPal asked me to submit my ID and explain what I do, and I complied fully. I was honest and clear, explaining that I’m an independent freelancer providing digital services online, with no physical products and no restricted activities. I truly believed that once I submitted everything, the issue would be resolved. Instead, after waiting, I received an email telling me that my account had been permanently limited. That was it. No detailed reason, no specific policy violation explained, and no real opportunity to fix anything. What made the situation even more painful was the fact that I had previously used PayPal accounts from other countries, including South Africa and Mozambique, and receiving Family and Friends payments had never been a problem. Same platform, same type of transaction, different country. That’s when it became clear to me that this wasn’t really about what I did, but where I’m from. From my experience—and from reading countless similar stories online—it’s obvious that Nigerian PayPal users are treated much more harshly. New accounts are heavily scrutinized, one small action can trigger a permanent ban, and once PayPal makes a decision, it’s almost impossible to reverse it, even when you comply and act in good faith. After a permanent limitation, you’re told not to open another PayPal account, appeals rarely work, and you’re forced to look for alternatives. For freelancers and online workers, this is especially painful because PayPal is still seen by many international clients as the default payment option. Losing access feels like being locked out of opportunities you worked hard for. What I learned from this experience is simple but important: Nigerian freelancers should never rely on PayPal as their only payment method, Family and Friends payments should be avoided completely, and you should always assume that PayPal can shut your account down without warning. Alternatives should be in place before you need them. I’m not writing this out of anger alone, but out of disappointment. A platform that presents itself as global should not quietly treat users differently based on location without transparency or meaningful support. If you’ve experienced something similar, you’re not alone, and if you haven’t yet, I hope this helps you be more prepared than I was.

nwachukwu9:
My experience with PayPal was honestly one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever dealt with online. I opened a personal PayPal account to receive payments for freelance digital services—nothing illegal, nothing shady, just honest online work. Like many people, I trusted PayPal because it’s global, popular, and widely accepted by international clients. Unfortunately, that trust didn’t last long. The problem started when someone tried to send me money using Family and Friends. I didn’t even get the chance to accept or reject the payment before my account was immediately limited. There was no warning and no clear explanation, just a sudden restriction. PayPal asked me to submit my ID and explain what I do, and I complied fully. I was honest and clear, explaining that I’m an independent freelancer providing digital services online, with no physical products and no restricted activities. I truly believed that once I submitted everything, the issue would be resolved. Instead, after waiting, I received an email telling me that my account had been permanently limited. That was it. No detailed reason, no specific policy violation explained, and no real opportunity to fix anything. What made the situation even more painful was the fact that I had previously used PayPal accounts from other countries, including South Africa and Mozambique, and receiving Family and Friends payments had never been a problem. Same platform, same type of transaction, different country. That’s when it became clear to me that this wasn’t really about what I did, but where I’m from. From my experience—and from reading countless similar stories online—it’s obvious that Nigerian PayPal users are treated much more harshly. New accounts are heavily scrutinized, one small action can trigger a permanent ban, and once PayPal makes a decision, it’s almost impossible to reverse it, even when you comply and act in good faith. After a permanent limitation, you’re told not to open another PayPal account, appeals rarely work, and you’re forced to look for alternatives. For freelancers and online workers, this is especially painful because PayPal is still seen by many international clients as the default payment option. Losing access feels like being locked out of opportunities you worked hard for. What I learned from this experience is simple but important: Nigerian freelancers should never rely on PayPal as their only payment method, Family and Friends payments should be avoided completely, and you should always assume that PayPal can shut your account down without warning. Alternatives should be in place before you need them. I’m not writing this out of anger alone, but out of disappointment. A platform that presents itself as global should not quietly treat users differently based on location without transparency or meaningful support. If you’ve experienced something similar, you’re not alone, and if you haven’t yet, I hope this helps you be more prepared than I was.

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You obviously sent a huge amount to a PayPal account that is receiving money for the first time.

I have a Nigerian PayPal account since 2018. I have used it to send money once about $10. Now that Paga partnered with PayPal, I opened a paga account and linked my existing Nigerian PayPal to it.

I sent $22 from my Lesotho PayPal to the Nigerian PayPal. It was successful and I cashed it out in Naira through Paga (about 30k +).

Receiving money through PayPal+Paga is much instant than going through Geegpay Dollar account.

nwachukwu9:
My experience with PayPal was honestly one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever dealt with online. I opened a personal PayPal account to receive payments for freelance digital services—nothing illegal, nothing shady, just honest online work. Like many people, I trusted PayPal because it’s global, popular, and widely accepted by international clients. Unfortunately, that trust didn’t last long. The problem started when someone tried to send me money using Family and Friends. I didn’t even get the chance to accept or reject the payment before my account was immediately limited. There was no warning and no clear explanation, just a sudden restriction. PayPal asked me to submit my ID and explain what I do, and I complied fully. I was honest and clear, explaining that I’m an independent freelancer providing digital services online, with no physical products and no restricted activities. I truly believed that once I submitted everything, the issue would be resolved. Instead, after waiting, I received an email telling me that my account had been permanently limited. That was it. No detailed reason, no specific policy violation explained, and no real opportunity to fix anything. What made the situation even more painful was the fact that I had previously used PayPal accounts from other countries, including South Africa and Mozambique, and receiving Family and Friends payments had never been a problem. Same platform, same type of transaction, different country. That’s when it became clear to me that this wasn’t really about what I did, but where I’m from. From my experience—and from reading countless similar stories online—it’s obvious that Nigerian PayPal users are treated much more harshly. New accounts are heavily scrutinized, one small action can trigger a permanent ban, and once PayPal makes a decision, it’s almost impossible to reverse it, even when you comply and act in good faith. After a permanent limitation, you’re told not to open another PayPal account, appeals rarely work, and you’re forced to look for alternatives. For freelancers and online workers, this is especially painful because PayPal is still seen by many international clients as the default payment option. Losing access feels like being locked out of opportunities you worked hard for. What I learned from this experience is simple but important: Nigerian freelancers should never rely on PayPal as their only payment method, Family and Friends payments should be avoided completely, and you should always assume that PayPal can shut your account down without warning. Alternatives should be in place before you need them. I’m not writing this out of anger alone, but out of disappointment. A platform that presents itself as global should not quietly treat users differently based on location without transparency or meaningful support. If you’ve experienced something similar, you’re not alone, and if you haven’t yet, I hope this helps you be more prepared than I was.

Unseen:
You obviously sent a huge amount to a PayPal account that is receiving money for the first time.

I have a Nigerian PayPal account since 2018. I have used it to send money once about $10. Now that Paga partnered with PayPal, I opened a paga account and linked my existing Nigerian PayPal to it.

I sent $22 from my Lesotho PayPal to the Nigerian PayPal. It was successful and I cashed it out in Naira through Paga (about 30k +).

Receiving money through PayPal+Paga is much instant than going through Geegpay Dollar account.

Please between the Lesotho PayPal account and paga PayPal which is more safe please.

I want to open a PayPal account but don't know which one to use, I even bought a UK number for this.

Biko which one is better

Opening the Lesotho or UAE PayPal using my Nigerian details
Or

Using my UK number to open the PayPal and then link it to grey.

In terms of using Nigerian details, Paga PayPal is safer. Because you can comfortablely access the accounts with your Nigerian IP.

I have used my Nigerian details on Lesotho PayPal, however, I bought a Lesotho phone number for the verification.

However, you need to be cautious of the amount you send to a new PayPal account to avoid ban.

Also, there are feature limitations on different countries PayPal. Nigeria is one of the most limited.

bennyflipy:
Please between the Lesotho PayPal account and paga PayPal which is more safe please.

I want to open a PayPal account but don't know which one to use, I even bought a UK number for this.

Biko which one is better

Opening the Lesotho or UAE PayPal using my Nigerian details
Or

Using my UK number to open the PayPal and then link it to grey.

Unseen:
In terms of using Nigerian details, Paga PayPal is safer. Because you can comfortablely access the accounts with your Nigerian IP.

I have used my Nigerian details on Lesotho PayPal, however, I bought a Lesotho phone number for the verification.

However, you need to be cautious of the amount you send to a new PayPal account to avoid ban.

Also, there are feature limitations on different countries PayPal. Nigeria is one of the most limited.

I created a UK PayPal yesterday but they're asking for photo id verification for me to access it fully. I'm thinking of creating a AE business PayPal account.

Please how much does paga charges on 30£?

bennyflipy:
Please how much does paga charges on 30£?

You may need to convert to USD in your PayPal account before withdrawal in Paga.

Find attached their exchange rate this morning

What are the fees incurred when withdrawing?

Unseen:
You obviously sent a huge amount to a PayPal account that is receiving money for the first time.

I have a Nigerian PayPal account since 2018. I have used it to send money once about $10. Now that Paga partnered with PayPal, I opened a paga account and linked my existing Nigerian PayPal to it.

I sent $22 from my Lesotho PayPal to the Nigerian PayPal. It was successful and I cashed it out in Naira through Paga (about 30k +).

Receiving money through PayPal+Paga is much instant than going through Geegpay Dollar account.