Apr 1, 2024 12:15:54 AM Edited Apr 11, 2024 01:55:50 PM by Andrea G
Hello, today, I am trying to add paypal as an additional payment method.
My full name on paypal account is Cong Dinh, which is the same on upwork account.
But upwork says:
Payment method verification in progress
But I noticed that the verified name on contracts and invoices is Ding Cong. Is this the reason?
If so, this should not be a big deal!
Can you help me add paypal quickly?
Best regards.
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Apr 11, 2024 01:57:26 PM by Andrea G
Hi all,
Our account support team actively reviews verified name mismatches. Please allow up to 4 business days for the team to review the name mismatch on your account. If our team finds an issue with your payment method, we will reach out to you directly with instructions on how to correct it.
In case you're adding a company account, the team will reach out to complete verification. You'll be asked to provide personal identification as well as one of the following:
You can learn more about this in this help article.
If it’s been more than 4 business days and you still see the name mismatch notification on your account, you can contact support by:
Apr 9, 2024 07:23:07 AM by Peng K
my paypal username is Chinese character 堃芃, That's the name on my bank card and it's tied to paypal.
upwork requires the same user name as paypal, but only supports English user names.
The page keeps reminding me "The beneficiary name is mismatched. "
Apr 10, 2024 12:51:35 AM by Ma. Michelle C
Hello! My payment method was deactivated due to beneficiary name mismatched. I found out my family name on the Certificate of Earnings is has a different spelling. Now, I have reached out to support but there is no feedback. Do they manually type this thing?
Apr 10, 2024 02:02:51 AM by Nikola S
Hi Ma. Michelle,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I reached out to the team handling your case and your name mismatch is now approved. Let us know if you need further assistance.
Apr 11, 2024 01:57:26 PM by Andrea G
Hi all,
Our account support team actively reviews verified name mismatches. Please allow up to 4 business days for the team to review the name mismatch on your account. If our team finds an issue with your payment method, we will reach out to you directly with instructions on how to correct it.
In case you're adding a company account, the team will reach out to complete verification. You'll be asked to provide personal identification as well as one of the following:
You can learn more about this in this help article.
If it’s been more than 4 business days and you still see the name mismatch notification on your account, you can contact support by:
Apr 25, 2024 05:06:18 AM by Abby W
Hello- I've tried adding three payment methods (Paypal, bank account, and debit card) which have my correct name, but I am still receiiving the "beneficiary name is mismatched" error. I'm supposed to be paid for recent work in the next few days, so would it be possible to get this resolved as soon as possible?
Apr 25, 2024 06:36:09 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Abby,
Thanks for reaching out. We've escalated this to the relevant team and can confirm that your beneficiary name has been successfully verified.
May 3, 2024 08:27:15 PM by Hitesh D
Hi Andrea,
I do not see a link anywhere on Upwork to upload my Bank Statement, IRS Notice, and DBA Statement for bank verification. The Upwork chat is of no help, and I have been waiting for almost 10 days to get my verification done. Any Suggestions?
Thanks
Hitesh
May 3, 2024 11:26:04 PM by Joanne P
Hi Hitesh,
We have checked with our verification team and are happy to let you know that the name mismatch has already been resolved. You may log into your account and check.
May 15, 2024 01:39:24 PM by Samuel Y
Hello JoanneP,
I added a method on May 9th and I still get the name mismatch on payment method prompt despite the name on my payment method matching the name on my verified Upwork account. Kindly look into my issue.
May 4, 2024 06:22:01 AM by Onyedika C
Thank you Andrea.
I will reach out with updates on Wednesday which will make it 4 business days.
May 7, 2024 12:28:02 AM by Ahsan Y
Hello Upwork community. My verified name on Upwork is Ahsan Younas. But Recently I have created Bank account named "Ehsan younas". Can I add that Bank account to withdraw my funds from Upwork or I will face any difficulties please advise me on this.
May 13, 2024 04:08:29 PM by Deb J
I am having the same problem. The bot was not able to help me because it did not know how or where I could share my documentation, per the article https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063768-Bank-Account-or-Payment-Method-Under-Differen.... I have all these forms of documentation, but I am unable to determine how to share them with Upwork. I should get paid in two days but I won't because I can't get this issue resolved.
May 13, 2024 05:44:27 PM by Joanne P
Hi Deb,
We can see that one of our team members reached out to you via a support ticket. Please check this ticket and follow the instructions they provided there.
May 22, 2024 02:44:36 PM by Victory N
I added my payment method and I got the message below after 3 days of verifying the payment method
May 27, 2024 10:56:03 PM by Suni A
Dear Andrea,
I have encountered the same kind of issue. The problem of mine is, my name comes as 5 words, but I usually use two parts only as my first name and surname. So my upwork name was as 'Sunimali Attanayake' and my name in my NIC and Bank account is as Herath Attanayakelage Sunimali Virajini Attanayake. How can I solve this problem?
May 28, 2024 01:01:48 AM by Joanne P
Hi Suni,
We checked and saw that your name change request has already been approved. It seems like you need to complete the W-8BEN Form. The W-8BEN and W-8BEN-E are U.S. tax forms for non-U.S. Persons. We and the IRS use them to determine whether you live in the U.S. and what taxes, if any, we need to collect from your earnings on Upwork. You must have this form on file before you can withdraw earnings from Upwork.
Without these forms as proof that you are a non-U.S. Person, Upwork will be required to withhold up to 30% of your future earnings on Upwork and send that withholding tax to the IRS. As long as a valid W-8BEN/W-8BEN-E form is filled out completely, we are not required to withhold U.S. income tax.
To complete the W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E, you’ll need to complete three cards in the Tax Information section of your settings.
Jun 10, 2024 12:25:47 PM by Natalie L
This is happening to me as well. It's been over a week and no response or resolution. I am working on a contract as a freelancer and cannot get paid. I am so disappointed, as I do not know how my name got mismatched in the first place after going through multiple identify checks before starting my contract. Needing a resolution or a phone number to call ASAP so I can get this resolved.
Jun 10, 2024 03:30:08 PM by Luiggi R
Hi Natalie,
I'm sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. We've escalated this to the relevant team and can confirm that your beneficiary name has been successfully verified. You should be able to start using your payment method.
Jun 13, 2024 05:47:46 AM by Nhora E D
This has happened to me as well when I enter PayPal as my method my name is the same as my name on Upwork.
Jun 13, 2024 07:45:33 AM by Nikola S
Hi Nhora,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I would like to let you know that to be able to withdraw earnings you need to update your tax information. You can find more information here.
Apr 11, 2024 07:14:29 PM by Dina R
Hello, why can't I change my e mail to receive my payment through paypal? Paypal is connected with my 2nd email. So I also have to change it in here.
Apr 11, 2024 09:16:51 PM by Pradeep H
Hi Dina,
Thank you for your message. You do not need to change your email address to add a PayPal payment method with a different email. I have followed up with the team handling your request and I am pleased to inform you that your payment method has been accepted. Please allow 3 days for the payment method to become active.
- Pradeep
Apr 12, 2024 10:09:06 PM Edited Apr 12, 2024 10:09:31 PM by Earl Arvin G
I have updated my name on the billing method to match the beneficiary/profile name I have used on Upwork. I also added another billing method which matched the benefeciary /profile name that I use. However, I am still encountering an issue where it indicates a mismatch, and I am unable to identify the source of the discrepancy.
Attached here are the photos for your reference
I would appreciate prompt assistance and resolution to this matter.
Apr 12, 2024 11:49:24 PM by Joanne P
Hi Earl Arvin,
I saw that you already submitted a support ticket to our team, and one of our agents has updated your ticket with more information. Please check your ticket here and feel free to respond.
Apr 13, 2024 04:29:03 AM by Rachel Jane G
Im getting beneficiary name mismatched error connecting my paypal account to my upwork to get paid. Name, email, phone # and other info is veryt identical on my paypal and upwork. Can someone help me pls Thank you.
Apr 13, 2024 05:48:32 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Rachel,
Thanks for reaching out. We've escalated this to the relevant team and can confirm that your beneficiary name has been successfully verified. Your payment method is now undergoing security verification and will become active in three days.
Apr 13, 2024 09:27:19 AM by Mohamed Ali L
everytime i try add my payment method i get beneficiary name mismatched even though they are the same.
i'm facing this problem since i started on upwork and i couldn't get paid.
i need someone to help me with this issue, please.
thank you
Apr 13, 2024 10:13:32 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Mohamed,
Thanks for reaching out. I can confirm that your beneficiary name has been successfully verified. Your payment method will no undergo security verification and become active within three days.
Apr 25, 2024 09:26:31 AM by Rana S
He luiggi,
It is been more than a wee k since I am trying to get this ticket resolved. I was trying to add my payment method for the first time to purchase the Freelancer Plus and I did know that I could not add someone else card. Now i want to complete my identity verification but it is showing my brother's name. Please assist me in this case, thank you
Apr 25, 2024 11:06:31 AM by Arjay M
Hi Rana,
Arjay here stepping in for Luiggi. I've contacted the team handling your case, and one of the team members has sent you an email with more information and instructions on how to resolve the issue with your payment method.
Please don't hesitate to coordinate with the team; they'll surely assist you accordingly. You may also visit the support ticket linked to your case on this page and in your email.
Apr 14, 2024 10:03:31 PM by Sky W
I can't change my profile name. Can someone tell me how to change it so it matches my bank account name? Thank you.
Apr 15, 2024 02:27:40 AM by Pradeep H
Hi Sky,
Thank you for your message. I checked your account and it appears that your payment method is already accepted. Please update the Tax Information page to activate your fund withdrawal. Feel free to message us if you need further assistance.
- Pradeep
Apr 15, 2024 03:49:29 AM Edited Apr 15, 2024 03:49:56 AM by Sky W
Hi PradeepH,
Thank you for your response. Yes, the payment method has already been accepted.
However, I would like to ask further questions. My name on Upwork is not my real name; therefore, I want to change it to match my bank account name. Unfortunately, it is always rejected. May I please seek your guidance to help me find a solution to my concern? I am inquiring if it is possible to change my name and use my actual name or if it is permissible to use a business name instead. I am apprehensive that this could potentially impact my job search prospects.
I would appreciate your assistance and advice regarding this matter.
Best regards,
Sky
Apr 15, 2024 04:21:34 AM by Nikola S
Hi Sky,
Thank you for following up. I’ve escalated your community post to a support ticket. One of our agents will be in touch with you soon to assist.
I would like to clarify that your profile must represent you as an individual and that all the information in your profile including your name needs to be accurate, truthful, and verifiable.
Apr 15, 2024 06:11:46 AM by Gabrielle M
Hello, I had updated my name for my account as before when my bank account was added it would state that beneficiary name was mismatched and was told it usually resolves within 48 hours but it has been a week and would like some help so I can add my bank account to my profile. Help Please.
Apr 15, 2024 07:11:16 AM by Luiggi R
Hi Gabrielle,
Thanks for reaching out. We've escalated this to the relevant team and can confirm that your beneficiary name has been successfully verified. You should be able to start using your payment method.
Apr 15, 2024 10:33:41 AM by Roman K
In Ukraine, in the Paypal system, data on the name and surname are entered in Cyrillic as in passport. In the Upwork system, these data are entered using english letters. Accordingly, they do not match and my method of withdrawing money is not verified, even tho technically my name is the same.
Apr 15, 2024 05:05:48 PM by Arjay M
Hi Roman,
I looked closely at your account and confirmed that the name mismatch has been cleared. You can expect your payment method to be active and ready for use in three days. Thank you for reaching out!