PayPal.me links assuming Goods/Services, no Friends/Family option
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If someone uses our preformatted PayPal.me/NEOPG link, any money they send us is automatically categorized as a Goods/Services and assessed the normal fees. However, if they don't use the /NEOPG link, and just send us money via the general PayPal interface, they have the option to choose "Friends/Family" as the Send Money payment type.
Is there anyway to change the preformatted link so it doesn't automatically assume the payment is for goods/services?
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Yes, I just now did just that. Go to paypal.me and sign in. At top right, you should see mypaypal.me. Click on that and it will bring up your picture icon and your link. In the top right corner of your picture, see a pencil icon. click on it and you will see where you can change from goods and services to friends and family. Says we can change any time.
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Unfortunately, I don't have that option when clicking the pencil. I'm guessing it's not changeable since it's tied to a business account. Just seems strange to me because people can choose the friends/family when not using the preformatted link.
The closest reference I could find is from the FAQ regarding selling. Stating "...Goods & Services all the way," is a cheeky way of saying "You have no option."

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