Do I need a bank card to register on eBay? Why do I need a credit card?

eBay is one of the major e-commerce platforms in Europe and America, and is also the main platform for cross-border e-commerce in my country. To register as an eBay seller, you need to meet the platform's requirements. You must prepare relevant information. Does eBay registration require a bank card?

1. Do I need a bank card to register on eBay?

A credit card is required.

2. Why should I prepare a credit card?

1. Use a credit card to authenticate when registering so that you have a high chance of passing the next step of cross-border authentication.

2. If you have a credit card, you can use the credit card bill as proof of address for cross-border certification.

3. If you have a credit card, you can pay eBay fees without worrying about your account being frozen due to arrears.

3. Requirements for registering eBay credit card bill:

1. It can be an electronic bill. If a physical bill is required, ask the seller if there is a paper bill.

2. You need to provide monthly statements in color paper from the issuing bank for the past three months.

3. Credit card bills need to include your name and address.

4. The bill must be the same as the store registrant’s bill and no one else’s name or information can be used.

5. The supporting document must be a complete color document taken by a camera or scanned.

6. The credit card has enabled online payment in foreign currency.

7. Credit card number and expiration date must be correct and valid.

4. Introduction to related issues:

1. Does the credit card billing address need to be the same as the eBay registration address?

This does not require to be the same, because the credit card billing address is mainly used to verify the existence of the eBay store registrant, and it does not mean that a company address is required.

2. Can I use UnionPay bills, or must I use VISA?

This can be paid with domestic UnionPay bills. There are no special requirements on the specific bank card bill. Of course, it is recommended that you use VISA or MasterCard if possible.

3. How many accounts can be authenticated on one credit card bill?

One invoice can only be used to authenticate one eBay account.

You need to prepare a credit card to register on eBay, because the chance of cross-border authentication is relatively high when registering on eBay with a credit card. It is one of the necessary information for sellers. In addition, there are many other information that you need to prepare before you can settle in!

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