After providing the method on how Malaysians can withdraw from PayPal with VMI Virtual bank Debit Card, many (and I really mean a lot) soon came back to me asking questions like: Is VMI safe? (answer:yes) Have you really withdraw from it before? (answer:yes) I’ve heard people withdrawing with VMI and got slapped by PayPal with Limited Access Account, is that true (answer:yes) Have you encounter an Limited Access Account before too? (answer:yes)
What’s PayPal Limited Access Account
PayPal monitor closely on our daily activities, and when they find your transaction suspicious they will hit the button. And when PayPal suspend your account and slap you with Limited Access Account, you pretty much can’t perform any transactions until problem is solved. Here’s generally your restriction when account is limited by PayPal:
- No accepting of incoming funds
- No sending funds
- Unable to close and terminate account
- Limited view to reports
You account is basically freeze until problem is solved.
Solving Limited Access Account
I’d say Limited Access Account is like chicken pox for online money makers for Malaysians; you’ll get it, it’s just a matter of time unless you do not withdraw funds from PayPal directly. It’s really nothing to much to be worry about (unless you are dealing with dirty business that makes your funds unexplainable), its just a normal PayPal protocol to reverified one’s account. Reason why I think most Malaysians freaked out on Limited Access Account is because that’s your first direct withdrawal and you think you’ve done something terribly wrong that will lead to account terminations or there goes all your money. Like I said, PayPal monitors closely, especially on withdrawals to personal bank account. If they find your account risky, you need to prove where/how you got this funds and location you are transferring them to. Firstly PayPal will require you to prove that you are the authorized user of the account, you will need to send them:
- Copy of your utility bill
- Copy of driver’s license, IC or passport
Make sure these that you send matches the information in your PayPal account.
Here’s come the most important part. PayPal also wants you to prove your few previous transactions you’ve made and that involves information on your funds, your PayPal account and your bank account.
Your Funds
PayPal wants to know the relationship between you and the person who send you these funds; whether they purchase goods from you, you’ve provide them service, you do paid post for them, you sell links, etc PayPal wants to know.
Your PayPal account
Print screen your recent transactions in PayPal. Make sure you include the transaction details between you and the person who send you these funds.
Your Bank account
Prove to PayPal you are the legit owner of the particular bank account, provide print screen of recent months bank statement would be good.
FYI: VMI does have banking statement, you might want to include that too.
Compile all your documents together, make sure you filled up the Fax Cover explaining in brief the attached documents you are sending. Fax them over and wait for PayPal to further contact you. If documents are relevant, your PayPal account will be restore in about 5 business days.
Information Insufficiency
Sometimes information you faxed over just ain’t enough. PayPal will then send you an e-mail, giving you guides on what they want to see more. These documents varies, depending on individual cases so I can only guide you this far. If you are having hard time understanding what PayPal want from you, talk to those who have recovered from PayPal Limited Access Account.
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Comments
Moses Francis June 7th, 2007
Good post, thsi will help people facing the problem now or those that will face the problem sooner or later.
ReplySteve Yu June 7th, 2007
wow, the much to do! So troublesome
P.S. : I hope I don’t fall into this problem
Replyhongkiat June 7th, 2007
Steve: Making money online isn’t something simple neither :-) If you are Malaysians and planning to withdraw directly with PayPal, be prepared for it.
ReplyFenton June 7th, 2007
Anything to do with the high fraud case in Malaysia?
Replydrizad June 8th, 2007
Good post. It might come in handy if I need one. I think it would be YES, Fenton, Malaysia is still in their list of high fraudulent cases…
Replykhairul June 8th, 2007
Hey,
I also have a paypal account and also US bank account that I use to withdraw money from paypal.
so far its never bring any problem to me..
here is detail about my us bank account :
http://onlinebisnes.com/malay/2007/05/29/panduan-percuma-membuka-akaun-bank-us/
I bet some of you already known that us bank am I rite.
Replyweirdoux June 8th, 2007
yeah…
Replythat’s why i’m still stick with my own favour.
i never withdraw directly from paypal. i sell all my funds to my “broker”.
Vedis Teh June 8th, 2007
Hi, Hong Kiat,
I wonder if the amount which is small like less than $100 when I withdraw from PayPal to VMI card is safe ? What I mean is that with this small amount, does it really cause PayPal to limit our account ?
If I always transfer $100 to my VMI card, willI get the chicken pox too ? Please advise.
I am using VMI card for the time being. Once I get my etrade debit card, I will use that card as I heard that it is safer, right ?…;D
ReplyStrategic Niche Articles Resources For Your Internet Marketing Business June 10th, 2007
Hi there,
Thanks for your info.
I understand they will monitor your account when you suddenly have many small amount of money flowing in from many different people.
They will think this could be a pyramid or scam activities.
On the withdrawing side using the VMI card, I also not recommend using it as many risks involved. I do agree with “weirdoux” on dealing with broker.
Just keep your account clean and always have relevant proof to all your trxn.
Just my idea.
Regards,
ReplyCalvin Chin
JennyHow June 13th, 2007
for more paypal nightmares guys, hop to http://www.paypalsucks.com.
making online from the internet entails some risks. nothing is guaranteed 100% everyday. Take the risk, do it the right way, earn yr money or stay back and whine about your life.
Replyhongkiat June 13th, 2007
vedis: nothing is consider safe in my point of view. paypal can start slapping you with limited access account as long as they finds your transaction suspicious, doesn’t really matter what is the amount of the transactions.
calvin: selling to broker can be a good idea, if the amount is small and you need the cash quick. I normally find debit card exchange rates are better than what brokers can offer me.
ReplyRadji June 15th, 2007
What I can risk if I register @ PayPAl with a state diffirent from mine.
Replykahwee June 22nd, 2007
just wonder what is paypal fax machine number…if without the number we will unable to fax them the detail
Replyhonestly June 23rd, 2007
you know i really think thats why they have been sued so much a bank don’t keep your money i don’t think they should be allowed to either …who knows if they get sued enough they will close down bad bad business practices
Replymike anderson June 28th, 2007
HI!
Replycan anyone send me a scan copy of any malaysian utility bill, actually i am out of malaysia right now and paypal want me to send the utility bill of my malaysian address, can anyone send me the format of malaysian utility bill , I will change it to my own address. you can hide your own details. please please help me out.
Regards
mike anderson June 28th, 2007
HI!
Replycan anyone send me a scan copy of any malaysian utility bill, actually i am out of malaysia right now and paypal want me to send the utility bill of my malaysian address, can anyone send me the format of malaysian utility bill , I will change it to my own address. you can hide your own details. please please help me out.
send me the scan copy at starapparels2 at g mail dot com
Regards
Stefanie July 13th, 2007
if I write in the pay pal verification as Singaporean,
Replydoes it can be solve it ? Thankyou..
hongkiat July 13th, 2007
Stefanie: You write in giving your real nationality, that would be enough.
Replymike anderson July 14th, 2007
HI!
Replycan anyone send me a scan copy of any malaysian utility bill and scan of driver’s licence or mykad, I can pay him 20 $ for it through paypal or moneybookers. Hey hongkiat help me. my email starapparels2@gmail dot com
Regards
Deng July 30th, 2007
Y’know, PayPal has this upload documents thing. I’m assuming it means that we can upload the relevant documents to them now, instead of faxing it over.
Anyway, I’ve already uploaded and sent it over. But I’m not sure if I’m supposed to receive an email saying they received it.
So… Should I be receiving an email from them?
ReplyAlex August 3rd, 2007
Hi,
Is there anybody using your VM card to withdraw funds from PP after your account was previously limited and later revived?
ReplyGobala Krishnan August 10th, 2007
Unfortunately, things are not always so simple with Paypal. If you’re making small amounts of money then fine, but if your business is expanding i suggest only one thing: don’t rely on Paypal.
ReplyRon August 15th, 2007
Paypal “Limited” my account. There stated reason was violation of their “Mature Audience” Policy.
I do not have a clue as I do not visit these types of sites and there are no transactions in my account showing such. EVER!
They will not even tell me specifically where, when, or with whom this violation specifically occurred. Because they can’t
This is not logical. If I am in violation, how difficult is it to give me this information?
I called and spoke to their customer service rep and she was no help. She could even tell me what I occurred to shut me down. She has no power. I felt to her, it was just a job. What good it is to have customer service when you can;t service the customer. It was a waste of time calling.
Paypal is not honest and cares little about customers. Not even honest ones
Shame on Paypal for not exercising common courtesy in customer service.
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How about the paypal not verified but limited access??
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ReplyCezanne April 21st, 2008
Not a registered user (NURU) - this is the most shocking, distressing, anxiety causing situation for anyone that relies on eBay to make a living or supplemented income can ever experience. It’s like going to work in the city and the building is gone! You’re loosing hundreds or thousands of dollars a week! Whether you want to buy or sell on eBay, you need an account.
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Replydrawpp August 11th, 2008
withdraw limited paypal account
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ReplyMichael
haodongxi August 28th, 2008
so complicated
any simple one?
http://www.goodgo.org
Replyran October 6th, 2008
its happen to me(AGAIN), why paypal dont trust me, i have upload anything last month and they lifted the restriction, Today they give a “prize” again with limit again my account, i feel tire! security over act!
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