What is PayPal Seller Protection, and what are the changes regarding guest accounts?

Payments for the following are not covered by PayPal Seller Protection:

  • Real estate, including residential property.  
  • Businesses.  
  • Vehicles, including motor vehicles, motorcycles, caravans, aircraft, and boats.  
  • Significantly Not As Described claims
  • Item Not Received claims filed by a buyer directly with their card issuer.
  • Items prohibited by the PayPal Acceptable Use Policy.  
  • Industrial machinery used in manufacturing.  
  • Items equivalent to cash, including prepaid or gift cards.


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