Hi!

A couple of years ago, Paypal limited my account. So, I was unable to pay artists for commissions.

Recently, I decided to start up a new email, and a new paypal, while closing the old one. Within minutes, this new paypal was permanently banned, and there seems to be no way to get it back.

In my experience, I've yet to see an artist that is willing to accept payment through any means, but paypal. Considering paypal's practices, I've decided not to deal with them anymore.

I did encounter one artist who's willing to do a direct bank transfer. But, I'm not sure if this is even possible with my bank, let alone a good idea.

So, I've found myself in quite the bind.

There's plenty of other payment sites/apps available. (CashApp, Ko-fi, personal websites that accept crypto-currency etc.) You just have to explain that to them (the person you're seeking a commission/product from), and ask for their alternative options. (Smart artists/creators will likely have those options.)

You can also have them send you a money order through your email (using their paypal). And you can send them a payment that way, w/o using an account yourself.

Seconding this, I don't know a single artist who doesn't have alternative options. Just depending on how they advertise they may only show PayPal to save space or to cut down on too much information ect. I'm sure if you reach out to artists you like they will let you know alternatives. Some may even prefer Kofi ect. to PayPal.

Also seconding your weird experiences with PayPal...

@Mae What artists are those?