Ebay registration problem?

Question

Well I just got my paypal account confirmed and activated today (by my bank statement). So I have nothing in my paypal account as of right now.

Now when I put my credit card info in, it keeps telling me that my 3 digit identification number is wrong. I got on the live help chat with an Ebay representitive and they were very helpful but we still couldnt figure it out. Now it just dawned on me that in the chat she said i need at least $1.00 credit in my account but she didnt specify which account...my checking account or paypal account. I told her yes i do because i thought she meant my checking. Does anyone know if she meant i need $1.00 in my paypal account before i can register with Ebay? And if thats not the problem, what do you think it might be?

I've had no problem with my card anywhere else until this and it is VISA so i know they accept that. Thanks guys.

Answer 1

I've only had problems with my 3 digit ID number when one of the following has occurred.

1.  Typed in 16 digit credit card number wrong

2.  Typed in 3 digit id number wrong

Have you double-checked the credit card number for a typo?  Maybe have someone else look over your shoulder and verify it for you.

By the way, you don't have to have a PayPal account to register with eBay so I don't think that the $1.00 issue that mentioned is related.