What countries are restricted by PayPal?

How to use PayPal in Vietnam?

Okay, so, using PayPal in Vietnam? Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, right? It’s basically, like, three steps, I think. Listen up!

First, gotta make a PayPal account. Duh! It’s totally free, thank god. I made mine years ago, back when I was trying to buy a limited edition photobook, or maybe it was manga figures, from Japan.

Then, link your cards. This means your credit card, debit card, maybe even one of those prepaid cards if you are into that. I prefer using my debit card, because I have to keep track of my spending.

Lastly, choose PayPal when you’re buying stuff online. No need to, like, type in your card number a million times, that’s so annoying. I hate that!

And that’s it! Pretty simple, yeah? It saves so much time. Plus it is like safer, I think. I use it a lot when I am buying stuff from overseas, less risky than direct transfers.

Does PayPal have region restrictions?

PayPal’s got a velvet rope policy, darling. Think Studio 54, but for money. Not just anyone can waltz in.

Location, location, location. It’s not just for real estate. It’s for digital wallets too. Your address matters. Even if it’s just an IP address.

• Sanctions: Like trying to order pizza to North Korea. Not happening. Thanks, Uncle Sam.
• Regulations: Some countries have rules tighter than a drum. Makes it tricky for PayPal to play nice. Think of it as a financial firewall.
• Business Decisions: PayPal’s gotta make money, honey. Some markets just aren’t worth the hassle. Like trying to sell ice to Eskimos. Or is that penguins?

Check their website. See if your country made the cut. It’s like checking the guest list for a party you really want to attend.

My own PayPal saga? Let’s just say I once tried to send money from a remote island. It was… an experience. Like trying to hail a cab in the Sahara. Let’s just leave it at that. But hey, now I appreciate a good 4G connection. And indoor plumbing. Small victories, people.

Is PayPal available in Vietnam for foreigners?

Bank account is key. Vietnamese Dong only.

Banks? Eximbank, ACB, Đông Á, yes, HSBC, Techcombank, Sacombank, Vietinbank, BIDV, TPbank are viable. I know because I’ve tried Eximbank and Techcombank. Worked— eventually.

Account verification, that’s the kicker, duh.

• Account Type: Only personal accounts are available. Business accounts, no.
• Currency: VND is the only usable currency. Other currencies, nope.
• Transfer Limit: Limits are harsh. I hit one transferring money from freelance work.
• Verification: Requires local bank account. End of story.
• Fees:Hidden. Expect extra fees.
• Alternatives: Consider Wise (TransferWise). Maybe. But I like Paypal.

I once got locked out for a week. Verification issues, typical.

What countries is PayPal later available in?

Alright, so where can you “buy now, groan later” with PayPal Pay Later? It’s not everywhere, sadly.

Currently, you can rack up those tempting deferred payments in only a few places. Think of it as PayPal’s exclusive club, with velvet ropes and everything. Who’s getting the invites?

• United States: Naturally, Uncle Sam’s gotta be first in line for a payment plan.
• United Kingdom: Those Brits know a thing or two about stretching a quid, eh?
• France: Ooh la la, deferred payments!
• Germany: Efficiency meets delayed gratification. Makes sense.
• Italy: Mamma mia, now you can buy that Vespa now.
• Australia: G’day, mate, buy that didgeridoo and pay later.
• Spain: Olé to procrastination… in payment form!

Basically, if you ain’t in one of those lucky seven countries, you’re stuck paying upfront. Bummer.

Other fun facts about PayPal Pay Later (because why not?)

• It’s like borrowing money from PayPal, but hopefully, with less awkwardness than borrowing from your mom.
• Availability depends on your creditworthiness, so don’t go wild buying inflatable flamingos just yet.
• They might offer different “Pay Later” options depending on the country you are in. Keep that in mind.
• Read the fine print, people! Those late fees can sneak up on you like a ninja in the night.
• It’s not a free pass to buy everything you see. Trust me, I learned that the hard way with a collection of garden gnomes.

What countries are unable to receive PayPal payments?

PayPal’s reach. Limited.

Afghanistan. Bangladesh. Cameroon. Central African Republic. Cote d’Ivoire. North Korea. Equatorial Guinea. Gabon. No PayPal.

Huh. Interesting.

Why? Regulations. Sanctions. Internal strife.

• Unstable economies. Risk assessment is key.
• Government control. Access denied.
• International sanctions. Trade barriers exist.

Some get it later. Maybe. Evolution. A distant shore.

My old Casio still tells time. Flawless. Pointless.

Why doesnt PayPal work in some countries?

Gov’t stuff. Ugh. So annoying. Compliance. Makes things harder. Like…my trip to Myanmar in 2024. No PayPal. Cash only. Remember trying to find an ATM? Nightmare. Totally different banking systems. Think I lost money on the exchange rate too. Ugh. Limits on how much cash you can take in/out. Crazy rules. Different everywhere. Like, Cuba. Totally different. Also went in ’24. US credit cards useless. Had to bring Euros. So much planning.

• Regulations – Huge headache.
• Banking systems – Vary wildly.
• Currency exchange – Rip off.
• Cash limits – What’s the point?

Financial infrastructure. Some places, it’s just not there. Like trying to pay with Apple Pay in a tiny village. They looked at me like I was crazy. My friend Sarah, she does micro-loans in Africa. M-Pesa. Not PayPal. Totally different system. Super interesting. Mobile money. Makes sense. They don’t have regular banks. Leapfrogging tech. Like going from no phones to smartphones. Crazy how things work.

• Infrastructure problems.
• Alternative systems. M-Pesa. Others too.
• Mobile money. Big in developing countries. Saw it myself.

Sanctions. Remember that trip to Iran…oh wait, can’t go there. Sanctions. Messes everything up. North Korea too. Can’t even think about it. Politics. Always gets in the way. So complicated. Geopolitics and money. Ugh. Makes me want to move to a deserted island. No money. No problems. Just coconuts.

• Sanctions. Total blockers.
• Politics. Messes things up. Always.
• Geopolitics. Why so complicated?