Re:Stripe is holding over $400k of mine with no explanation
by dmitrygr on Friday December 30, 2022 @05:05PM
(#34190648)
PayPal will (for $2) mail you a check. And while they do not allow you to remove the last bank account attached to your account, you can just close that bank account. I did that. I sweep from PayPal by requesting a check. I wish them luck stealing from me. They have NO access to any valid bank accounts of mine.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:Stripe is holding over $400k of mine with no explanation
by quesera on Friday December 30, 2022 @05:48PM
(#34191054)
This is probably a smart approach, although there may be a ToS stipulation about requiring active bank/debit information which could lead to account disruptions if they notice.
Re:Stripe is holding over $400k of mine with no explanation
by dmitrygr on Friday December 30, 2022 @06:01PM
(#34191153)
How would they know without accessing my bank account without my direction? If they try that, I’ll call my state’s AG.
Plus, as I remove all funds instantly, disruption costs me nothing.
Re:Stripe is holding over $400k of mine with no explanation
by quesera on Friday December 30, 2022 @06:08PM
(#34191202)
There are non-transactional checks to validate the active status of debit cards and bank accounts. You would never know -- there is no reporting requirement or mechanism.
If PayPal cares, they can do these things. If you move serious money through them, they should probably care.