Why not PayPal? - Guild Wars Forums

Arachnephobia · Jan 29, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21

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 · Jan 29, 2008, 03:25 AM // 03:25

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 · Jan 29, 2008, 03:43 AM // 03:43

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 · Jan 29, 2008, 03:45 AM // 03:45

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 · Jan 29, 2008, 03:51 AM // 03:51

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 · Jan 29, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18

Because Paypal are nothing but 'semi-legal' conmen!

roflcopter2445 · Jan 29, 2008, 06:10 AM // 06:10

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 · Jan 30, 2008, 09:40 PM // 21:40

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** · Jan 30, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00

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 · Jan 31, 2008, 12:02 AM // 00:02

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.

Jan 29, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21	#1
Arachnephobia Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tyria Guild: FaR Profession: E/	Why not PayPal? 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.

Jan 29, 2008, 03:51 AM // 03:51	#5
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	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. __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

Jan 29, 2008, 03:25 AM // 03:25	#2
Biostem Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007	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.

Jan 29, 2008, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#3
sykoone Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Mystical Chaos Profession: E/	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.

Jan 29, 2008, 03:45 AM // 03:45	#4
Biostem Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007	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...

Jan 29, 2008, 04:18 AM // 04:18	#6
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	Because Paypal are nothing but 'semi-legal' conmen!

Jan 30, 2008, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#8
Rounder Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2008	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.

Jan 30, 2008, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#9
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	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

Jan 31, 2008, 12:02 AM // 00:02	#10
BulletStopper Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Staring At my computer Guild: Knights an Heroes Profession: Mo/	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.