Almost every day hundreds of threads are created on webmaster’s forums about limited PayPal account. I am using the PayPal account from last two years and my account got limited once. I contacted their support several times about this issue and came to know about various reasons why an account gets limited.
Although once your account gets limited there’s no way to restore it without sending them the required documents. So it’s always better to take care about your account so that it doesn’t get limited. Here are a few major reasons why so many PayPal account gets limited.
New account and unverified accounts: New accounts, especially unverified accounts often get limited just after their 1st transaction. PayPal monitor these accounts very closely so it’s always better to use correct account details while registering so that you can provide the required documents in case your account gets limited. Verifying your account is always a good idea. All you need is a valid credit card. Virtual Credit Cards (VCCs) works quite nicely for verification but using VCCs for PayPal verification process is illegal and you may lose your account if they come to know about this.
Account verification : If your account is unverified then it have the highest chances for getting limited, cause unverified accounts are often used by scammers for money laundering. Verifying accounts is quite easy and it gives all the information about your real address, bank account and other financial details to paypal so if you don’t verify your account then PayPal may assume that you are doing something phishy. Who knows maybe the biggest scam of this century 
Using proxy or using multiple IPs: Accessing a premium/personal accounts from various IP address or account you account from proxy will surely get our account limited. Premium and personal PayPal accounts are for single users. For multiple users opt for Paypal Business account.
Accessing PayPal from your mobile : Don’t use your mobile browser to access https://paypal.com directly. Instead use https://mobile.paypal.com.But before that, you will have to activate your PayPal mobile Account .Visit PayPal mobile for more details. Even using the browsers like Opera mini OR Teashark is risky cause both of them uses proxy server for browsing.
Amounts withdrawal: Limit your 1st amount withdrawal to a small amount especially if you have an unverified account. Withdrawing a very heavy amount from your brand new account seems like some kind of scam to PayPal so limit your first PayPal withdrawal to something like 100$ and increase the amount slowly.
Account Details: Don’t change your account details frequently. This will raise a flag on your account. Keep all the details current and make sure that you have all the required documents to prove all those account details. A photo I-card with your address or a utility bill with your name and address is sufficient.
Number of disputes : If you have any dispute on your PayPal account then try to solve then ASAP and try to keep the number of disputes below two at a same time. Too many complains or a dispute regarding your account is not good for you.
Dealing with large amounts : If you are dealing with very huge amounts say about 1000USD then its always recommended to split up the receiving and withdrawal process to small amounts.If possible then always try to split up the payments below 500USD.Also do not try to withdraw the whole amount immediately after receiving.
Even after all these precautions your account gets limited then don’t waste your time but sending them “you suck” emails OR creating “PAYPAL IS A FRAUD” threads on forums. Just mail them the required documents and your account will get unbanned within 48 hours.
Thanks for the info. Sumeet
Nice post!
Any suggestion for 1st time transaction amount (unverified acc). Would receiving $50 be okay.
@Ina
I don’t think that should cause any problem
That was very informative.Thanx a million
What an info!!!!!!!
I have one verified account paypal account. And another account was limited but can’t know the reasons.
But this information is as good as helpful to all paypal users.
Thanks a lot.
Just found this thread from DP and thought I’d drop by considering my account was limited a few weeks ago. Even though it was verified, I suspect the reason they limited is was because I accessed it and then accessed it again using a proxy, stupid me.
I was looking for some refernces regarding Paypal verified account and Harshad gave me this link. This is very informative.
thanks for sharing!!
I did send them all information and they just continue to request them. Although i DID make the mistake of receiving large amounts of money. I suspect they are holding it hostage, so they can earn interest. Someone told me they will unlock it in ~6 months.
I wish I’ve read this post before.
Now my paypal account is limited and the most confusing part is that, they didn’t give any steps to complete to resolve the issue. Do anyone of you experience the same? Pls tell me what to do. I already emailed them but they just gave me 2 emails with same answer. They are asking me to wait for 180 days. Any insights on how to resolve this?
@Aes
Get a direct phone line. It gets done in a day.
Go to Help, then click the Contact Us Link on the right, then Call Us (second option), because they give a safety code, which you need to access the phone service.
Writing emails is probably a waste of time, but if you are not in a hurry, which is highly unlikely due to the fact that it is usually about money and people get freaked out.
cheers
Hello Sumeet,
My Old Paypal Account Has Been Limited. I Don’t Have Any Documents To Restore My Limitation.
I Opened A New PayPal Account & Verified It By Adding My Union Bank Of India Account.
My Paypal Balance Is 0.
My Friend Will Send $33 On Next Month &
How Much I Withdraw On My 1St Transaction ?
I Want To Prevent PayPal Access Limited.
Even though i should agree with your inputs it seems that they DO use the money for their own wealth.
We have a business in the Rc models market in Greece and they limited our account. We submitted arount 25 documents and on the 28th of August our account was unlocked. But twelve days later (TODAY) our account is limited again without having ANY explnation on the resolving webpage. This IS a joke.
THERE IS NO doc’s request on our limitation. webpage..
1. I have now filed a written complain to the EU via my Solicitor but it will take 2 months to look after via the EU proccessing on Electronic fraud.
2. I am now convinced that the limitation is NOT for security but is a FRAUD in order to use the money deposited in various accounts for their benefit.
3. Unfortunately we have agreed with their rules etc so …lets see if there is much that we can do.,
rds
Manos
kerpinis@gmail.com
Hello….
About 3 hrs back my account got limited………
Just now i got my full access back…..
Guys wen u get ur account suspended…..just follow the rules……..
FIRST STEP :———
Login to ur account….. they will ask for a proof (bank account no. or something). do give it properly and carefully. Then they will ask you to change ur password and Security questions…..Do dat.
SECOND STEP ————-
If u have Skype…..its good…other wise download it…..
Dial the PayPal Toll Free no. : +18882211161
U will asked to enter the primary phone number linkd to ur paypal account..
U have to wait a bit long……..I knw its boring but do wait.
Someone will pick up…. Tell him the problem and he/she will ask u for a proof again…like last 4 digit of my bank account ( he asked me this )……….
And ur account will be restored in no time……………
DON’T GET SCARED……..PAYPAL is doing this for us only…for our security….
Thank You…. Happy Trading