When i try for an item i get this message = 'This card cannot be used for this transaction. You can complete the checkout with another debit or credit card. Please enter your new card information below.' I thought there was a problem with the card so i used a friends card instead and I got the same message. I checked on Google and theres other people having the same problem

Here's the real info PayPal does not advertise, market or even wants to tell you about paying with a credit card.

With PayPal's Website Payments Standard, PayPal does say that you don't have to have a PayPal Account to make a purchase. And they provide an option for you as a Premier Account owner or Business Account owner to configure your account to allow customers to pay with a credit card and/or open/use your PayPal Account. This information is valid.

The small bit of very important information not told to you is the following. Lets say you have returning customers or have clients that pay you for services on a regular basis. After your customer or client pays you 3 to 4 times using the same credit card, PayPal will interrupt the transactions and require the customer or client to open a PayPal Account or use a totally different credit card.

People need to understand that PayPal's mission it to sign up new business or accounts. It's just that simple. And although Website Payments Standard is great concept becasue you pay only for the services you use, there are limitations. As they say, you get what you pay for.

For folks who really just want their customers or clients to pay with a credit card with no limitations, then the product to use is Website Payments Pro. However, with Pro, there is a monthly fee, security requirements and transaction fees.

Google Checkout can use as an alternative