How do so many Pakistanis have PayPal accounts if PayPal doesn’t operate in Pakistan?

Asked Apr 10, 2015· 1 answer ·Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan, Restricted Jurisdictions, South Asia

Faisal KhanAnswered Apr 10, 2015

Proxy accounts courtesy of friends and family.

Self owned account courtesy of a visit outside Pakistan to a country where PayPal is operational.

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