PayPal tricks
Well, these aren’t really tricks. Just a few things I learned recently that have to do with PayPal (I’m a fanboy).
First, iTunes has an option that lets you pay with PayPal. I know that’s probably not earthshaking news, but I’ve almost always got a few bucks in PayPal and it makes me feel better to spend that cash rather than put the purchase on a credit card.
Second, PayPal has this thing called a virtual MasterCard. It’s basically a code for a PayPal debit card that you can use as a card anywhere they don’t accept PayPal. Just logon and go to the ‘Withdraw’ tab. You’ll see an option for a debit card.
Third, you can get a physical debit card along with your virtual one. That’ll let you buy your groceries with the money you made by selling bobbleheads on ebay. PayPal is so cool.
And yes, I know about Google Checkout. Still checking it out.
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5 opinions for PayPal tricks
Tiara
Jan 23, 2007 at 8:32 pm
!!!!! Is the virtual Mastercard thing just for PayPal America or does it work in other countries too? That could be a LIFESAVER.
Bren
Jan 23, 2007 at 8:45 pm
No idea, since all I see is the American version. Guess you’ll have to look… :-)
Genuine Curiosity
Jan 23, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Paypal or rewarding credit cards?…
Slackmaster Bren has some Paypal tricks to share, along with the reasons he like to use Paypal. For example, he likes to use Paypal to buy stuff on iTunes. While I like Paypal, I tend to use it only for…
Tony D. Clark
Jan 24, 2007 at 6:33 am
I’m with you on the iTunes thing. Between the few bucks I keep in my account, and the fairly frequent iTunes gift cards I get, it’s almost like getting free music.
Almost… :)
Keith
Jan 26, 2007 at 7:14 pm
I’m getting 1% INSTANT cash back with all PayPal “Mastercard” purchases I sign for PLUS 5% interest as a business account. Totally beats a bank. Only fees I pay are incoming payments. Drawback is no FDIC insurance because paypal is not a bank.