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Information about PayPal
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:42 pm
by ColdFront77
I may know where to obtain this information... However with the possibility that I don't:
How do you possibly know what Routing Number and Account Number is of a Saving Account?
Also, I assume the "Bank Name" is literally the name of the bank one uses and the "Branch Location" is the town or city the bank is in.....
Thanks everyone in advance.
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:51 pm
by Skywatch_NC
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:54 pm
by ColdFront77
There is nothing in that thread that answers my questions.
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 9:56 pm
by Skywatch_NC
ColdFront77 wrote:There is nothing in that thread that answers my questions.
Sorry...I just posted it because it had to do with PayPal.

Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:08 pm
by Yankeegirl
Its on the bottom of your checks... exmaple... the first 9 numbers on the check is your routing number, and the next 10 numbers is your account number, the next numbers is the check number... I am not sure if all the banks have the same amount of numbers, but thats how many mine has... Hope this helps!
Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:29 pm
by ColdFront77
I am aware of the checking account number, but wouldn't that be for just that... checking accounts. You are able to use PayPal through your savings account, as well.
Skywatch_NC wrote:Sorry...I just posted it because it had to do with PayPal.

That's what I figured, Eric. No problem.

Thanks.
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:10 am
by coriolis
I'm 85% sure that the routing number relates to the institution and that it would be the same on checking and savings accounts. That's no help if you only have a savings account. The information is only a quick phone call away. (call your bank)
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:26 am
by ColdFront77
Figures, oh well. I wanted to do something on my own for once (without a phone call). It's bad
enough I just about can't do anything on my own at nearly 27 1/2 years old.
It doesn't make any sense, not everyone who has a savings account has a checking account.
Perhaps it's on my bank statement; which came in on Friday.
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 1:20 am
by Yankeegirl
My savings account has a routing number.. I pay my car note through my savings account... I gave them the same info that I told you... If you dont have checks for your savings account, look on your deposit slips.. It should have all of the same info on it like a check would have...
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 5:36 pm
by hurricanedude
yep...my savings and checking have different routing #'s and account #'s
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 6:07 pm
by ColdFront77
It doesn't make any sense. Most people have only a savings account rather than both a savings and checking account.
I ended up using my parents routing number in order to sign up for PayPal. Which probably isn't too wise.
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 11:40 pm
by Derek Ortt
Most people that I know mainly have a checking account, not any savings account. This is because you cannot pay the bills by cash, but instead by check
Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2004 11:25 am
by Stephanie
I think Tom that the information can also be on your deposit slip. I know my bank has the routing number listed under their address. The account number is always on the bottom.
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 9:46 am
by alicia-w
Our banks have only one routing number, but that number is usually dependent on the branch where your account was opened/maintained, regardless of whether it's checking or savings. Their web sites have the info...
Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 4:14 pm
by ColdFront77
Derek Ortt wrote:Most people that I know mainly have a checking account, not any savings account. This is because you cannot pay the bills by cash, but instead by check
I only have a savings account.
It makes more sense to me that people would keep their money in a savings account and aren't able to have/no reason to write checks.
Stephanie wrote:I think Tom that the information can also be on your deposit slip. I know my bank has the routing number listed under their address. The account number is always on the bottom.
I don't use deposit slips.
alicia-w wrote:Our banks have only one routing number, but that number is usually dependent on the branch where your account was opened/maintained, regardless of whether it's checking or savings. Their web sites have the info...
Hmmm. Well I already used the routing number that's on my parents checks. My mother doesn't think PayPal is a good idea, however their site and at least a few people who use their site say they have no problems with them.
I tried setting up an account with them (PayPal) late Friday night/early Saturday morning, but after attempting to enter the two very small deposits to verify my account and checking the it for the heck of it yesterday, they for some reason aren't accepting my credit card number anymore. They say I have to use another credit card.