Suggestions for a replacement for PayPal (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by wolfiedafloof@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I have never liked PayPal and I am still forced to use them. Did you knew the longest password you can use us 20 characters?

(I'm located within the European Union) Anyhow, I want something more private, but still quite convenient to use and have something in between my bank details and the site I'm shopping on. Years some companies make virtual temporary cards.

I remember I tried getting privacy.com back in the day but couldn't as it was for Americans and Canadians at the time.

Suggestions? :P

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[-] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago

Its not better but you could just use your credit card every time instead. PayPal is easier but your card has likely has better theft insurance than PayPal.

I dont enjoy that evil Peter T and fElon founded PayPal. I should really stop using it.

[-] Kirk@startrek.website 3 points 2 months ago

Privacy.com is easy, too.

[-] ohshit604@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Privacy.com is for Americans only.

[-] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 0 points 2 months ago

They ask for way too much personal info, IMO.

[-] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Yes. Every little bit helps.

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