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Promotion - FAQs for Buyers

Buyers can continue to earn 1% cash back right up to the end of June with our Switch and Solo Savings Promotion. Read on for answers to frequently asked questions about this offer:

What is the PayPal Switch and Solo Savings Promotion?
The PayPal Switch and Solo Savings Promotion is a limited-time offer allowing members to save money when they send or receive payments funded with a Switch or Solo debit card. If you are a Buyer, you can earn 1% cash back when you send a PayPal payment for an eBay.co.uk purchase using your Switch or Solo debit card. If you are a Seller, you can receive payment for eBay.co.uk items for FREE when the buyer funds the PayPal payment using a Switch or Solo debit card.
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When does the Promotion start and end?
PayPal's Switch and Solo Savings Promotion ("Promotion") begins at 00:00:00 BST on 1st May 2003 and ends at 11:59:59 BST on 31st May 2003 (the "Promotion Period"). Due to the extension of the Promotion Period, the promotion will now end at 11:59:59 BST on 30th June 2003.
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Who is eligible to participate in the Promotion?
The Promotion for buyers is open to all PayPal members in good standing who (1) reside in the United Kingdom and (2) send a PayPal payment using their Switch or Solo debit card (3) for items purchased on eBay.co.uk.
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How can I earn 1% cash back on my eBay purchases?
You can earn cash back by sending a PayPal payment for your eBay items with your Switch or Solo debit card. Purchases may be paid in any currency supported by PayPal, as long as you use your Switch or Solo card to fund the payment. Please note that your cashback reward will be paid out in Sterling by 20th June for purchases made in May and by 31st July for purchases made in June.
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Which payments are eligible for 1% cash back?
Only completed payments that are partially or entirely funded by a Switch or Solo debit card are eligible for the 1% cash back. Pending, cancelled or uncleared payments not completed within the Promotion Period are not eligible. To be properly credited, please ensure that the eBay Item Number appears in your PayPal payment.
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How will my 1% cash back reward be calculated?
Your 1% cash back reward will be calculated by multiplying the total amount of eligible payments made using your Switch or Solo debit card by 1%. You will receive 1% cashback on the entire payment amount, even if the payment was only partially funded by a Switch or Solo debit card.
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When will I receive my 1% cash back reward?
Cashback reward payouts will be made as a lump sum to your PayPal account by 20th June 2003 for purchases made in May, and by 31st July 2003 for purchases made in June. Your cash back earnings will be added to your PayPal balance.
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Is there a limit to the amount of cash back I can earn?
Yes. Each member can earn up to a total of £100 cash back during the promotion.
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If a payment is only partially funded by a Switch or Solo debit card, will I receive 1% cash back on the entire payment?
Yes, you will receive cash back on the entire payment as long as the payment is at least partially funded with a Switch or Solo debit card.
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Will I receive cash back on payments sent overseas?
No. Although you can use your Switch or Solo card to pay any seller within or outside the UK, the promotion is limited to items purchased on eBay.co.uk and paid using a Switch or Solo debit card.
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How do I add a Switch or Solo debit card to my PayPal account?
To add a Switch or Solo debit card to your PayPal account, just go to your Profile and select "Credit Cards". On the Credit Card page, click on "Add" and enter your debit card details.
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How do I make sure I always earn 1% cash back on my eBay purchases?
To make sure you always earn 1% cash back on your eBay purchases, make your Switch/Solo debit card your default funding option. Go to the My Account tab and click on the Profile subtab. Click on the Credit Cards link, select your Switch/Solo debit card, then click "Make Primary".
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