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JackOD1
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Feb-01-2021
04:07 AM
Hi - my official name is John as per paypal but everyone calls me Jack. Is there a way to change my display name to Jack? As if it says John people will be confused!! I don't mind PayPal having John as this matches my bank statement and ID, I just don't really want it appearing as my display name when requesting payment from people.
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sharpiemarker
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Feb-01-2021
04:20 AM
Hi,
Not possible with a personal account. You can upgrade to a business account as “Individual” and use your nickname as business name and still keep your real name as account holder.
Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂

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