Paypal and ebay?

Question

Can I make a paypal and just pay for one item and then delete the account? I ask because my mom wants to get this payment out of the way but she doesn't want the account to linger. So can I delete the account once the transaction is complete?

Answer 1

Yes you can here is their policy

7. Closing Your Account.

            7.1 How to Close Your Account. You may close your Account at any time by logging in to your Account, clicking on the “Profile” tab, clicking on the “Close Account” link, and then following the instructions. Upon Account closure, we will cancel any pending transactions and you will forfeit any Balances associated with Redemption Codes, unless otherwise legally prohibited. You must withdraw your Balance prior to closing your Account.

7.2 Limitations on Closing Your Account. You may not close your Account to evade an investigation. If you attempt to close your Account while we are conducting an investigation, we may hold your funds for up to 180 Days to protect PayPal or a third party against the risk of Reversals, Chargebacks, Claims, fees, fines, penalties and other liability. You will remain liable for all obligations related to your Account even after the Account is closed.

7.3 Escheatment of Dormant Accounts. If you do not log in to your Account for two or more years, PayPal may close your Account and send the Balance to your primary address. If PayPal does not close your Account and the Account remains dormant, or if PayPal does close your Account but your primary address is incorrect, PayPal may be required to escheat your Balance to your state of residency. PayPal will determine your residency based on the state listed in your primary address. If your address is unknown or registered as a foreign country, your funds will be escheated to the state of Delaware. Where applicable, PayPal will send you a notice prior to escheating or closing your Account. If you fail to respond to this notice, your Balance will be escheated to the state. If you would like to claim your funds from the state, please contact your states Unclaimed Property Administrator.

Answer 2

No, you can't delete your paypl acct, but if it sits dormant for a while (6 months) it becomes inactive