Tutorial Blogger: How to Delete a PayPal Limited Account

PayPal, a subsidiary of eBay Inc., provides a secure method to send and receive money for business purposes. If you buy or sell merchandise online, PayPal can make the transaction more convenient and safe. Sometimes your PayPal account might become limited, which prevents you from performing more transactions. Although this is generally a result of PayPal trying to keep your account safe, the aggravation could lead to the inclination to delete your account.

Delete Your Account

Step 1

Step 2

Click the "Profile" link and click "My Settings" from the menu in the left column.

Step 3

Click "Close Account" in the Account Type section. Click the "Continue" button to verify your decision.

Step 4

Select a reason that you want to close the account from the list provided. Possible reasons include, "Credit Card Verification" and "Verification of Bank Account." Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 5

Click the "Close Your Account" button. PayPal will log you out of your account and immediately cancel your account. Your browser will return to the PayPal homepage.

Remove the PayPal Limit

Step 1

Step 2

Click "Resolution Center" from the link at the top of the page.

Step 3

Review the list of documents PayPal requires of you. Sometimes, PayPal will limit your account because of an unverified bank account or postal address.

Step 4

Mail or fax a copy of your documents to the number or address provided in the Resolution Center. Once PayPal receives and processes the required information, you will regain full account privileges, allowing you to continue sending and receiving money. Depending on the method you used to send the documents, this process can take up to a week.

Tips

PayPal will not allow you to close your account if you have any pending transactions.
You will receive a notification email from PayPal to alert you that your PayPal account has been closed.

Warning

After deleting your account, all of your information is lost and you can't reopen the account.

References (2)

About the Author

Angela M. Wheeland specializes in topics related to taxation, technology, gaming and criminal law. She has contributed to several websites and serves as the lead content editor for a construction-related website. Wheeland holds an Associate of Arts in accounting and criminal justice. She has owned and operated her own income tax-preparation business since 2006.