Can i use my EIN/ITIN Number when Paypal wants SSN number ?

[tugran7]

I have a LLC company in US.And i want to create a Paypal account but Paypal ask SSN number.People say on forums that they can use EIN or ITIN number instead of SSN number. Is this true ? And legal ?

Thanks.

[sharpiemarker]

@tugran7 

Open a PayPal Business account if you have an LLC. It allows for EIN, and ITIN or SSN (if applicable) for the account holder to be entered.

How to enter your Tax ID number here:

Why do I have to provide my Tax Identification (TIN) Number?

You have a PayPal Personal account right now? Perhaps you can upgrade to a business account.

How do I change the type of PayPal account I have?

[tugran7]

I dont have any account right now.But i will create Business acc. So non USA citizens can use paypal with ein/itin number am i right ?

[sharpiemarker]

@tugran7 

Are you based in the USA even if you're foreign? You need a US billing address, US phone number, US bank account, US credit card, etc. Everything has to be USA.