Does PayPal Need Your Social Security Number?
PayPal usually asks for your SSN if you're setting up a business account or reaching high transaction limits, but for basic use, you shouldn't need it.
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Only needed for tax reporting purposes when you hit certain thresholds. Otherwise, you're good to go without it for personal use.
You don't really need to give them your SSN unless you're handling large amounts of money through PayPal.
I'm a small business owner and PayPal asked for my SSN when I crossed $20,000 in transactions. For personal use, they never asked.
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