Posted 12 November 2021
eBay photo ID request to sell items
Hi
Is it just me or is every eBay seller being asked for a photo ID?
I signed up to their managed payments scheme. I then sold some items in which the buyers paid. However, eBay won't release the funds until I provide a photo ID (driving licence or passport).
I don't wish for eBay to have any photo ID of me. I've uploaded the paper-copy part of my driving licence and a utility bill but eBay are not accepting it.
I'm not happy that they allow me to sell items and THEN request this photo ID. if I had known this in advanced then I would've listed any items.
Does anyone know if I will received my finds of I don't provide a photo ID?
eBay customer service keep providing me with the same text, clearly a precreated text, which is not moving this on for me.
Thanks.
Is it just me or is every eBay seller being asked for a photo ID?
I signed up to their managed payments scheme. I then sold some items in which the buyers paid. However, eBay won't release the funds until I provide a photo ID (driving licence or passport).
I don't wish for eBay to have any photo ID of me. I've uploaded the paper-copy part of my driving licence and a utility bill but eBay are not accepting it.
I'm not happy that they allow me to sell items and THEN request this photo ID. if I had known this in advanced then I would've listed any items.
Does anyone know if I will received my finds of I don't provide a photo ID?
eBay customer service keep providing me with the same text, clearly a precreated text, which is not moving this on for me.
Thanks.
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sorted byLegally they don’t have to get rid of any copies of ID they obtain in response to Right to be forgotten requests as there are contractual and legal obligations that require the information to be retained for a period of time
Respect for balanced consideration & subsequent appropriate decision.
They already know where you live and may know your DOB can't remember been that long since I signed up.
They will need to comply with money laundering regulations.
Simple.
Your data has already gone by this point! It’s worth too much!
I tried submitting driving license with photo, id number redacted (used photo editing software). They wouldn't accept this. I raised it with them but they weren't interested. I tried removing my bank details but you can't unless you submit another set of bank details. Only alternative is to close the account. Not keen on providing full id to an indian call centre given their reputation. So requested a closure of the account which was in good standing for over 10 years. Overkill maybe but their loss.
Pretty sure they won't even notice you gone.
I don't expect them to give a flying duck
They got told where to go.
apparently - 'effective from 1 June, the new "managed payments" system is compulsory, and ebay has the power to limit or remove listings from sellers who refuse to use it.'
Get a grip? Bit rude! Was only asking the question as I’ve had to provide passport/DL to paypal before they would release payment
Wow
Changing the subject completely, I wonder how much a fake driving licence costs these days...
...To set up and use your account for Managed Payments, you must...
...Provide us with all information which we may require for purposes that include: verifying your identity, complying with applicable anti-money laundering and sanctions screening obligations, allowing us to manage settlements of your transaction proceeds, and assessing fraud and risk. If you are an individual, this information may include, without limitation, your full name, address, phone number, date of birth, taxpayer identification number, bank account information, and a form of government-issued identification (e.g., a copy of your identity card or driver’s license)...
Someone suggested elsewhere that it might not be a requirement unless you reach a certain threshold, as with PayPal.
....The branch of ebay that initiated its "Managed Payments" is not regulated in UK and the PayPal that you and I know has a lame passport to operate in UK and is attempting to gain UK-based regulation.Bet PayPal's passport isn't acceptable photo ID... (edited)
Absolutely zero rudeness intended so have removed those words.
Was attempting to emphasise the point that the companies in question can hardly be compared to other established financial institutions that have full permission to operate in UK, are fully regulated in UK and are based in UK.
Ive had an account for many years but don’t use it that much. I purchased something from eBay and had to put in a new card as the previous ones had expired.
Purchase went through, got the goods - all fine with transaction - no problems/disputes what so ever.
A few weeks later I started getting messages from eBay to verify my account and provide photo ID. Didn’t feel comfortable with that for just buying the occasional thing off eBay so tried to shutdown my account but they won’t let you until your verify and provide photo id. Bit of a catch 22. Just stopped using eBay/PayPal.