Saturday, February 27, 2010
A new Building Vocabulary page
As a writer, I want to learn new words and expand my vocabulary. I have added a new page to my blog, Building Vocabulary. I will be updating this page regularly with words and their meaning. This is going to be my reference dictionary to keep track of my devotion to improve my writing.
Paypal Update - Bank withdrawls to India Resumed
So, there is some good news from Paypal that bank withdrawals to India are resumed. I got a mail from Paypal about this today. You can check https://www.thepaypalblog.com/2010/02/resuming-local-bank-withdrawals-to-india/ for details.
It seems that it requires Export code when withdrawal to bank is requested. Frankly, I don't understand what it means and I think it is something for those people who export goods from India and get paid through Paypal. But what us, freelancers are going to do about it? I don't know. I don't export anything, but I get paid for my services. I guess we have to wait until March 1st when Paypal comes with a valid explanation hopefully.
Still, personal payments are suspended. Kuddos to Paypal for at working diligently for Indian users. Now, I trust Paypal more.
It seems that it requires Export code when withdrawal to bank is requested. Frankly, I don't understand what it means and I think it is something for those people who export goods from India and get paid through Paypal. But what us, freelancers are going to do about it? I don't know. I don't export anything, but I get paid for my services. I guess we have to wait until March 1st when Paypal comes with a valid explanation hopefully.
Still, personal payments are suspended. Kuddos to Paypal for at working diligently for Indian users. Now, I trust Paypal more.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Paypal India Outrage - Pity on Indians
If you are doing something online and earning income, you would have definitely used Paypal. For two years, Paypal has been my friendly pal. I don't make a huge income writing online, but I have been using Paypal right from the beginning. I had no issues with Paypal for so long and I don't mind the lower conversion rates that may other users complain. However, now, I am totally distressed because Paypal has stopped withdrawals to bank account. Personal payments was also withdrawn, but that is at least tolerable as far as I am concerned.
I spoke to one of the Paypal representatives, Grace (I used skype) and she wasn't able to give me an estimate on when the withdrawals and personal payments stuff will be reinstated. However, she ensured that Paypal is working on it and issue will be resolved God knows when.
If you folks are trying to reach Paypal, you can call +14029352050. I need to warn you, it takes a couple of minutes to get past the IVR and you will be forwarded to an American. Somewhere in the middle of IVR, keep telling "Agent" and you will be directed to an agent automatically. You have to spell out your email address and verification details asked. I called from India and I was transferred to another IVR which never accepted my input from Skype. So, I had to initiate call again and I told the agent to connect me directly to another agent. I don't know if this is for Indian users alone because the first American said I have to another agent after I said I am from India.
Ok, so withdrawals to bank is ruled out and I am not sure of withdrawal to credit card. I initiated check withdrawal and it is still in pending state. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I spoke to one of the Paypal representatives, Grace (I used skype) and she wasn't able to give me an estimate on when the withdrawals and personal payments stuff will be reinstated. However, she ensured that Paypal is working on it and issue will be resolved God knows when.
If you folks are trying to reach Paypal, you can call +14029352050. I need to warn you, it takes a couple of minutes to get past the IVR and you will be forwarded to an American. Somewhere in the middle of IVR, keep telling "Agent" and you will be directed to an agent automatically. You have to spell out your email address and verification details asked. I called from India and I was transferred to another IVR which never accepted my input from Skype. So, I had to initiate call again and I told the agent to connect me directly to another agent. I don't know if this is for Indian users alone because the first American said I have to another agent after I said I am from India.
Ok, so withdrawals to bank is ruled out and I am not sure of withdrawal to credit card. I initiated check withdrawal and it is still in pending state. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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