Can I avoid sharing my real name when sending or receiving a payment?

Emalie23
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Hello, I would like to know how to prevent the person with whom I communicate from knowing my real name when paying or sending a payment. The truth is that I am not comfortable with this information being provided to someone else when notifications are sent to their email. Thank you so much.

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sharpiemarker
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@Emalie23 

 

You can’t be 100% anonymous on PayPal and conducting financial transactions in general. People need to know at least who they’re doing business with. And since you’re using a business account, your business info would generally interface with the public. That said, you can hide your info when creating/sending an estimate or invoice. 


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Emalie23
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I had no idea about that. The truth is that I have nothing to hide, I just didn't feel comfortable with it. Thanks for answering.

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