on ebay do you bid and then enter check card number or is there a different way?

Answer 1

When you win a bid on Ebay, there are several options of paying: personal check, money order, cashiers check, credit card, or PayPal -- all depending on the merchants preferred source of payment. I have an account with Ebay, and have purchased and sold. I recommend that you set up a PayPal -- this is the safest, most secure, and most convenient way of paying for a won item, and also receiving payment from a bidder. PayPal is also useful for sending and receiving money from family and friends.

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Answer 2

1. You enter the highest bid you are willing to pay. Ebay will bid for you in ammounts just enough to win the bid until you are the highest bidder or some else bids higher than you. Eg the current bid is $0.50, you're willing to pay up to $5 so you type that in. Ebay puts a bid on for you to beat the $0.50 so you have now bid $1.00. Someone else bids $2.50, Ebay automatically puts your bid of $3.00 on it etc.

2. You win! You can then pay by any of the methods the seller accepts. Usually, and the safest way to pay, is by PayPal. This is where your credit card details are needed. Setting yourself up a paypal account first is the best way to go, as it can take a couple of days to be approved. A paypal account is free and safe. You can pay money with paypal from your credit card or from a regular savings account.

Some sellers also accept direct deposit- take the money to the bank and put it in their account, or transfer it online. Others may accept cheques or money orders. If they don't accept paypal, it may be a dodgy seller (take your money and run). Not accepting Paypal is odd, so check how many transactions they have made and their feedback. The type of payments they accept are usually written at the bottom of the item description. You get to choose the method of payment at the end of the auction.

NEVER give a seller your credit card details. Give the credit card details only to paypal. Ebay does not ask for credit card details.

Answer 3

You bid, and if yours is the winning bid, then you pay for the item. There are usually a variety of ways to pay, that depends on what the seller allows. Payment methods accepted will be in the ebay listing for the item. Paypal is often preferred, but many sellers take other ways including money orders and sometimes personal checks.