Although you can`t change your PayPal username, you can change the display name associated with your account and disable your PayPal.Me link. We`ll show you how to do this in your PayPal account. Some members of the PayPal community discussions criticized PayPal for the slower response time for the name change process (options 1 and 2). In some cases, they stated that they would not receive a response from them even after months of submitting the required certificates. However, if you set up your name incorrectly – a random name or nickname, your name in your ID folder and the name in the PayPal account will not match. This is where things get complicated. On your page, you`ll see your business name if you use one. However, on the client side, customers will still see the name you used to create the account. For some people, it doesn`t matter. If your name is Tim Jones and you do business as Tim Jones, there is no problem. To do this, you will need to contact PayPal customer service and provide legal documents to change your name. Once you submit it, you will have to wait for PayPal to approve the change. PayPal claims it should only take a week, but some users have reported longer wait times.

But when you`re doing business on PayPal, you want to present the right image. If you`re doing business as yourself, it means you`re using your real name. And if you`re a business, you want the business account to reflect your company`s current name. About a week ago, I wanted to change my name, which corresponds to my identity card. I gave them my ID and a bank statement with my name. You still haven`t answered. Does anyone know how long it usually takes them to check it? For more information about your concerns about updating your name in your PayPal account, see this help article: Change your legal name is the option you use when your legal name has actually changed. For example, if you got married and took your spouse`s surname, or if you changed your name in court. 3. The update page gives you three ways to change your name, each with its own requirements.

You can ask PayPal to change your legal name, add a “nickname” to your account, or simply correct a typo. I checked today and my name has been changed. I note that no communication has been received from PayPal in this regard. I think we need to reduce the workload. However, a confirmation email would have been great to say it is being processed and I would have been happy. If you click on the sending information, there is no way to know if they got there. Once you have submitted your documents, PayPal reviews the change request. This usually takes 3-5 business days, although it may take longer under certain circumstances. PayPal requires documentation for this type of change. The easiest way is to send a government-issued photo ID. You will also need the proper documentation of the name change. A marriage certificate is a good example.

PayPal accepts documents in .PDF, .JPG and .PNG formats. The file size must be less than 5 MB and the name must be less than 40 characters. You can make a minor correction without providing documentation. However, there are important limitations. You can only change up to two characters, and you can only change it once. The only purpose is to correct a small typo. If you want to be “Frankie” instead of “Frnakie”, use this option. I changed my last name about five years ago, and it took a recent email receipt to make me realize I hadn`t changed my PayPal information.

One of those little headaches that I`ve missed so far. This wikiHow shows you how to change your PayPal name using the browser. If you need to correct more than one typo in your name, you will need to submit documents proving that the new name you entered is legal and yours. First, let`s talk about what to do if you have a personal account. To change your personal name, you must visit the PayPal account settings page. You need to do this using your web browser. Your name cannot be changed via the PayPal mobile app. If applicable, this document must contain one or more of the following: your photo, your legal name (first and last name), your date of birth, your date of issue or expiry, your signature and your identification number.

Also, this document must not have expired when you send it to PayPal. The second option allows you to “update” your name. This is great if you want to use a nickname, for example. If you select one of the first two options, you will need to upload proof of your name. Unfortunately, the most convenient way to change your name to PayPal is to create a new account. But if you don`t want to do that, know that PayPal offers ways to change your account name – most of them, however, require you to prove that you really need the name change. Changing your name comes with many small headaches – new email addresses, new identification, new documents. There`s a little headache every time you catch something you missed during the transition. To change your legal name in your PayPal account, you may be asked to upload an official document with the new name.