Why does eBay need my personal information?

As an eBay seller, your personal information needs to be correct and up to date so you can receive your payouts. If you change your phone number, postal address, or email address, or if any of the details we have for you are incorrect, you'll need to update your personal information.

Why is eBay asking for personal information?

Ebay doesn't want/need that info, Adyen, their new (well, past 3 years) Payment Processor is REQUIRED BY LAW to get this info so they can send you a 1099 end of year (IRS) and confirm that you are not laundering the sales $ into an account that is not yours, and that your SS # matches that Bank info etc.

Is your information safe on eBay?

Safe Site Security

The first layer of security for eBay or any e-commerce site includes the certificates and cybersecurity team, of which they have both. They have an SSL padlock in the URL.

Why does eBay need my SSN 2021?

They need your social security or tax ID # because the government requires it. Sellers had to provide the same information to PayPal years ago - many have forgotten. eBay has to comply with federal and state laws. You don't have to like it, but if you want to sell here you do need to comply.

How do I keep my identity private on eBay?

So to have your identity and bidding totally hidden you will need to bid on only private auctions setup by the seller. Of course, eBay does camouflage your ID when bidding so, unless you seek total anonymity, there is no reason to bid strictly in private auctions.

Full overview on How to verify eBay account and do initial account settings properly

Can I be anonymous on eBay?

You can create an anonymous seller account with eBay in order to prevent sharing your identity with people who view your eBay profile.

Can eBay buyers see my email address?

In the majority of cases, we don't share buyers' personal email addresses. We replace email addresses with aliases for buyers and sellers to hide personal contact information.

What happens if I don't give my Social Security number on eBay?

Failure to provide this information will result in payouts being put on hold and the ability to list on the platform may be restricted. eBay may also deduct backup withholding from future payouts.

Is it safe to provide SSN to eBay?

Your social security number is in a secure server that has very limited access to it. Those who have access are called key holders and it takes 2 to access this info. The only thing Ebay and it's employees see are the last for digits. There are no internet connections to these servers.

Do I have to give eBay my SSN?

In order to sell anything on eBay, you will need to provide your social security number. Is it safe? Starting February 1st, 2021, eBay requires your Social Security number and a checking account for all sellers.

How safe is buying from eBay?

eBay.com is as safe to use as any ecommerce website, as most people who sell items on eBay do so honestly. eBay also protects the use of your credit card through its online transaction services, and has money back guarantees.

Can someone hack your eBay account?

eBay's system is so secure and sensitive that it can often detect unauthorized attempts to access someone's account, even if the correct password is used, so sometimes eBay is able to lock down the account and immediately change the password on it.

Does eBay sell user data?

We also share your information with third parties, including service providers acting on our behalf, for these purposes. In addition, we may share your personal data among eBay group companies in order to fulfil our contract with you under the User Agreement and, if applicable, the Payments Terms of Use.

Is it safe to link your bank account to eBay?

Ebay will never have access to my bank account again. Do not trust them, they can instantly take money out of your account for fraudulent activity, but when it comes to putting the money back in - you have to go through an unnecessary process and ebay even admits the transactions were fraud.

Why does eBay need my bank account number?

eBay Forcing you to give your checking account with routing number and Social Security number. The government is the one that requires eBay to collect this info so they can verify your identity and issue 1099 forms as required.

Can I sell on eBay without a bank account 2021?

No, you must have a checking account.

How does eBay verify identity?

When you start listing your item on eBay, you can choose to confirm your identity by providing your bank account information. Or, you may have already listed your item, and been prompted to complete the identity confirmation process.

Why is offer up asking for Social Security?

We rely on Stripe to determine whether your Social Security number and address need to be provided for this purpose. If so, you will be prompted in the OfferUp app to provide your full Social Security number and address and we will not allow payouts until your Social Security number and address are provided.

What happened to PayPal and eBay?

eBay and PayPal have agreed to keep PayPal as a payment option for customers until July 2023 when its agreement with eBay runs out.

When did eBay start asking for SSN?

eBay will require sellers to provide their full social security numbers for 2022 activity.

What eBay reports to IRS?

Your sales on online marketplaces like eBay are considered reportable income once they are over a certain amount. Because eBay processes payments for these sales, IRS regulations require us to issue a 1099-K for US sellers who sell $600 or more.

How much can you sell on eBay before you get a 1099 in 2021?

If you've sold at least $20,000 in gross merchandise value and exceeded 200 transactions for goods and services* on eBay in 2021, you will receive a tax Form 1099-K for all your 2021 sales transactions including relevant internet sales tax.

Does the eBay seller See my address?

ebay sellers DON"T get your real name, your billing address or physical address, or any of your credit card information.

Can eBay read your messages?

Does eBay monitor and store members' messages? We may monitor messages (together with any attachments) sent between members for fraud, abuse, spam, illegal content, and other policy violations. We keep a copy of all communications which can be used to help in these circumstances.

Can buyers see my address on PayPal?

How Can I Send Money On Paypal Without Revealing My Real Name Or Address? PayPal requires that you create a payment card or bank account in order to make anonymous online payments. You will only see your registered name and e-mail address when you make a transaction.