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Hey i want to start my own business at Ebay but as i am from Pakistan and paypal is not available in Pakistan so is there any alternative of paypal through which i can easily do my business at ebay and are there any more sucessful auction sites?

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Short, practical update for the thread: the core problem raised — PayPal not being a usable receiving method from Pakistan — is still the kind of thing that shapes which solutions make sense. Many replies listed processors and remittance ideas; the important next step is to pick an approach that marketplaces accept, that lets customers pay without awkward workarounds, and that gives you a clear path to withdraw funds to a local bank.

Two modern, widely used patterns that work for sellers in countries without full PayPal support are (a) marketplace‑friendly payout services that give you local USD/EUR/GBP receiving details, and (b) multi‑currency accounts that provide local bank details you can add to invoices. The first pattern (marketplace payout partners) is what large providers offer via their Global Payment/Marketplace integrations. The second (multi‑currency accounts) gives you local bank details to share with buyers and reduces SWIFT/fee friction. (payoneer.com)

eBay and other marketplaces enforce country‑specific rules (for example, additional review when listings show an item location outside your registered country, and strict responsibility for delivery and payments). Using a friend’s foreign PayPal or a third‑party bank account to accept buyer payments carries real account‑suspension and fraud risk if it violates the marketplace or payments terms. Plan logistics and payout setup so account names and item locations match, and apply for any marketplace approvals rather than using proxy accounts. (community.ebay.com)

Quick checklist to move forward

  • Choose a payout path (a marketplace payout partner or multi‑currency account), open and fully verify the account (use official ID and bank docs).
  • Activate the provider’s receiving/local‑account details and test with a small transaction.
  • On eBay: make sure listing item location and shipping method are accurate, use tracked shipping, and keep invoices/records.
  • Avoid using friends’ accounts for customer payments; if considering a foreign company/bank account, get local legal/tax advice first.

The answers above build on earlier community points about fees and risk (see and ) but focus on options that integrate with marketplaces and let you withdraw legally and reliably. (payoneer.com)

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Member Avatar for Dani

WorldPay? Google Checkout? NOCHEX? Authorize.Net? 2Checkout? CCBill?

Member Avatar for letterman

I would say Paypal is more secure. Where I live, there is no paypal so I have to call someone who has US accounts to transfer the funds. It takes too much money for that transaction. I am still using paypal for that matter :(.

Member Avatar for fionix

Moneybookers or Western Union would also work.

Member Avatar for ithelp

Moneybooker, e-gold, open a citibank account and ask people to send money directly to your bank account.

Member Avatar for azharshah316

Hey i want to start my own business at Ebay but as i am from Pakistan and paypal is not available in Pakistan so is there any alternative of paypal through which i can easily do my business at ebay and are there any more sucessful auction sites?

Hi You can use foriegn currency account in conjunction with google check out or e-gold is the best way but expensive, I think when you use Pakistan as product origin u wont get good responce so its better to get some friend in uk and do business in collaboration, I am thinking of it if interested contact

Good Luck

Member Avatar for wilson2

Moneybookers and 2checkout seems one of the alternative.

Member Avatar for coolsaint

There are many alternatives like E-gold, E-bullion, Moneybooker,Xoom,Western Union. But Paypal is the best if you want to do business in ebay as paypal is a ebay company afterall.

Member Avatar for Jessicca

2checkout now accepts Paypal...so this may be your best option.

Member Avatar for rossman

Google Checkout will be better for you.
Western Union? does eBay takes that?? hmmm I m not sure.

ross

Member Avatar for Hafsoh

Check out E-gold or Moneybooker

Member Avatar for Al-Saeed

Money transfer companies like Western Union are just too expensive to be a viable option. It would be cheaper to bank transfer via International Bank Code/Number. For example The Co-operativebank only charge £8 for sending money to the USA (from the UK) no matter how large (or small) the amount, whereas companies like western union will charge an arm and a leg.

Member Avatar for blm2007

In this case I would suggest you to use Moneybookers because it is one of the fastest growing payment processors and have earned a good reputation in a very short time.And the best thing is that it also support countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh where Paypal is not available or allowed to use.With Moneybookers you can both deposit and withdraw your funds in your bank account very easily.

Member Avatar for smak786110

JESSICA- You mean 2checkout, accepts payments from Paypal users ?
Are you sure about that ?

What other companies accept Paypal payments ?
Coz I have the same problem, am from Africa..Its a hell lot of trouble receiving or sending money....

Member Avatar for mr_pod

There is a new payment systems directory - http://www.onlinepaysystems.info. Looks like it's still under construction but going to be pretty good service.

Member Avatar for jerrysmom

Check out E-gold or Moneybooker

Hello, I would also recommend using this site as a Paypal alternative. The customer service has been very helpful, and the service itself seems very safe. Good luck.

Member Avatar for erikko

there are alot of payment systems aside from paypal such as alertpay, google checkout and egold

Member Avatar for PerfectMOney

from so much alternative we can take you can see the long list at ecommerce-journal.com and talkgold forum there is so much to talk there about payment system and online currency

Member Avatar for kerryjim42

which one is the best out of Paypal,Google Checkout,WorldPay??

Member Avatar for fayazhsn

New Option Available: Send2PK Money Transfer

If you're worried about how to accept PayPal in Pakistan, then here is your solution:

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Member Avatar for jgand

Moneybookers and western union will work, however, many people don't like to use them because of the possibility of fraud with no recourse for the customer.

Member Avatar for povidiu

2Checkout, E-Gold i think is the choice. LEt us know if accepted.

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