Why not PayPal?

Arachnephobia

Arachnephobia

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Nov 2007

Tyria

FaR

E/

29 Jan 2008 at 03:21 - 1
After logging on to my GW account, not too long ago I see the bonus Mission pack going on for 9$. I was about to purchase the extra gameplay, but it seems like they don't take PayPal. I don't own a Credit Card yet.

Can I have a reason why they wont accept it? Or, if they do, I'm just doing it wrong? Because it seems pretty straight foreward. I just want to know why..

Thanks in advance.

Biostem

Biostem

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Oct 2007

29 Jan 2008 at 03:25 - 2
Paypal isn't really a bank per se; it's a money transfer service. Even though I do use paypal, I'm sure there are good reasons why it is not included amongst other major financial institutions.

sykoone

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Dec 2005

Mystical Chaos

E/

29 Jan 2008 at 03:43 - 3
I believe one of the main reasons they decided against paypal was the fees they charge for transferring funds. However, if you have a fully verified paypal account and live in the US, you should be able to get a paypal branded Visa debit card, which will draw funds from your account.

Biostem

Biostem

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Oct 2007

29 Jan 2008 at 03:45 - 4
Why is it so hard for people to go to a store, buy a prepaid credit card, and just use that? No long-term obligations, but full functionality for cases sub as this...

Snograt

Snograt

rattus rattus

Join Date: Jan 2006

London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST

[GURU]GW [wiki]GW2

R/

29 Jan 2008 at 03:51 - 5
Gaile's old thread on "Do you want PayPal?"
The majority are in favour of using PayPal, but only just. There are enough antis to make ANet cautious about going through the trouble and expense of instituting this service.

Tachyon

Tachyon

Forge Runner

Join Date: Nov 2005

Stoke, England

The Godless [GOD]

W/

29 Jan 2008 at 04:18 - 6
Because Paypal are nothing but 'semi-legal' conmen!

roflcopter2445

roflcopter2445

Academy Page

Join Date: Jul 2007

Reston, VA

Citadel Of Faith [LaZy]

W/A

29 Jan 2008 at 06:10 - 7
Quote:
Originally Posted by Biostem
Why is it so hard for people to go to a store, buy a prepaid credit card, and just use that? No long-term obligations, but full functionality for cases sub as this...
tried it, it didn't work

Rounder

Pre-Searing Cadet

Join Date: Jan 2008

30 Jan 2008 at 21:40 - 8
Paypal is a crappy company - I only use it as a last resort anymore. Amazing it's as huge as it is with so many problems.

cosyfiep

cosyfiep

are we there yet?

Join Date: Dec 2005

in a land far far away

guild? I am supposed to have a guild?

Rt/

30 Jan 2008 at 23:00 - 9
many of the 'pre-paid' cards dont work in MANY places....some have tried them with the on-line store and got just as far as they did with paypal. ->0

BulletStopper

BulletStopper

Frost Gate Guardian

Join Date: Nov 2005

Staring At my computer

Knights an Heroes

Mo/

31 Jan 2008 at 00:02 - 10
I posted this for some else, but, you can also download PayPals "virtual debit card". This is a small browser plug-in that creates a one-time use Visa debit card number that takes the money from your PayPal account and your linked bank account, if you don't have sufficient funds.
I know this works, it's how I bought my copy of Eye of the North back when you got the BMP for free.