topic Re: Should I give my bank details? in Selling

Should I give my bank details?

bunnygirl101 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:41:25 GMT

Hi I use paypal for all of my transaction. I recently sold an item and the buyer contacted me stating they are having trouble with paypal and want to put money into my bank account. Is it safe to give my bank account details?

Thanks,

Rebecca.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

b3llag1na — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:45:54 GMT

I've been sending bank details to every buyer of mine since I started selling, without any problems at all.

However, if your interenet banking log in is your bank account number, and your password is your ebay nickname or name, you may have problems - so make sure you have a strong password.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

twyngwyn — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:46:20 GMT

yes...no fees that way ?:|

Re: Should I give my bank details?

2106greencat — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:05:34 GMT

Almost as good as CASH

Re: Should I give my bank details?

leader-of-the-band — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:20:35 GMT

Is it safe to give my bank account details?

Re: Should I give my bank details?

leader-of-the-band — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:23:13 GMT

(I don't like the new quote system)

If you have any apprehension then why not set up a bank account that is used for just eBay stuff. NAB have a 'fee free' account. Then, if someone wants your bank account details you can give them that account number and know that your primary bank account is not at risk.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

tonalidesigns — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:04:22 GMT

Not that long ago people used to send cheques to strangers (some people still do!). They have BSB and A/c#.

What your buyer is asking is no different. We send similar details to our own buyers regularly.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

davewil1964 — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:07:30 GMT

Cheques also have the drawer's signature. Far more risky.

My account details are included automatically.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

phorum_junkie* — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:53:42 GMT

If you don't want to send them your bank details they can have mine lol.

I don't mind if somebody makes a malicious deposit into my account!

I have my bank details in every place possible, in my listings, in the winning bidder email and in checkout.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

wishuponastarcelebrationsandgifts — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:46:04 GMT

Hi Rebecca,

I accept bank deposits and never had a problem. As others have said there is no need to worry. Always ensure your log in and password information is secure.

Re: Should I give my bank details?

briged_collian — Sun, 14 May 2017 14:27:39 GMT

I have a ebay buyer from Florida saying they want to purchase my item but there is an issue with their Pay Pal account and they keep asking for my Bank Account details ASAP so they can make the payment.

I originally had no international shipping options and this user just joined last month and has no feedback at all and the way they are wording their messages make me wonder if they are really from USA, they use phrases like "keep calm and you can trust me" and "kindly give Bank details"

I am hesitant to give me bank details, help?

Re: Should I give my bank details?

lyndal1838 — Mon, 15 May 2017 04:54:32 GMT

Do not have any further contact with the "buyer".....put them on your blocked buyer list immediately. Delete all emails or messages from them.

You are selling expensive items that are an invitation to scammers.