PayPal Launches Virtual Debit Card

IpSo_ writes "You can now use PayPal via a Virtual Debit Card when making online purchases anywhere MasterCard is accepted. Basically it generates a virtual card number each time you make a transaction online so you don't have to use your personal debit or credit card number. Will people be more comfortable making online purchases with this, or will it flop because its too much of an inconvenience?"

Comments

Re:If you ever contacted PayPal you know the answe

[rob1980]

It took me three (3) tries to get a real answer out of them, which was basically: "You'll have to contact the seller".

I don't email large companies specifically because of shit like that. In the unlikely event that you do get an answer, there's a good chance you won't get much further than where you started. One phone call later, issue resolved. Plus Paypal has a big call center 15 minutes from where I live so there's a somewhat decent chance I'm not going to get some doofus in Bangalore.

Re:Discover have been generating numbers for years

[Anonymous Coward]

What are you? A freaking idiot who has never used a debit card?

Guess what: You have to enter a PIN to authorize the purchase if you use it as a DEBIT card. If you use it as a CREDIT card, you still have to authorize it by signing.

If you are moronic enough to drunkenly sign your credit slip or enter your PIN, you deserve to flush your money down the drain.

Re:My real experience in England

[TrisexualPuppy]

and since paypal is involved, like with a strapon, someone is getting F&#ked in the ass

Listen, I am an active lesbian, and believe me, we like to keep it clean. I don't use strapons much, but when I do, it does *not* involve the bum. Please be respectful about my post.