How will I know that paypal is not available in the Philippines.......

June 2, 2010 2:32am CST
I would like to address this question to everyone knows, if paypal is available in the Philippines, or tell me what to do to check the availability of paypal in the Philippines.
4 responses
@grayxenon (1313)
• Philippines
6 Jun 10
yes, it is very available, i using paypal to collect my earnings online. you can also verify you account using EON by unionbank to withdraw paypal cash directly to your atm account. other banks are also available.
7 Jun 10
and you received payment through EON? thanks
• Philippines
7 Jun 10
Actually toni, Paypal is not readily available here in the Philippines. But there is one way of claiming your money from paypal and that is through the use of a debit card. Are you familiar with Smart Money? Smart money is a mastercard and VISA type of card. Avail one and verify your Paypal with it. Just make sure that informations provided are a perfect match. so that you may transfer your money from paypal to your debit card immediately. It is directly converted to peso so no worries. The only thing is the clearance time takes about 4-7 days case to case basis... If still unclear or having any problems, just let me know through here...
7 Jun 10
Hi shadow, I actually have no idea then about the Smartmoney but hey where can I avail one of these. Thanks for responding.....
• Philippines
7 Jun 10
You can go to your nearest Smart telecom center and ask on how to apply there and then for the smart debit card. Just put some amount around Php 200 in you account because Paypal verification process will get a certain amount in your account once you used it, but the good thing is they'll just return the exact amount to you when you're verified. Afterwards you may now direct your payments to your debit card. It can now be used in paying certain shopping or expenditures in malls for as long as the paypal money was already approved or a history is already there... for further info just check your paypal account later on.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
2 Jun 10
I have looked for a country listing at Paypal and there does not appear to be a complete one, or at least I did not find it. The logical approach would be to go to the Paypal site and register an account. If Paypal is not available in the Philippines then it should become apparent while attempting to register, otherwise you will simply be allowed to open an account.
@o0jopak0o (6394)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
well we have paypal here. i have put what i get from online earnings to paypal to our local banks.