How can I help if I don't have a paypal?

maboleth · Mar 16, 2013

I wanted to make a small donation to Elite4, however, Paypal is not available in my country. So... is there any other option? And forgive me if this question was already answered. Thanks.

JeffRyan · Mar 16, 2013

Not sure if a straight Credit Card payment would work, via the paypal site of course...

Geraldine · Mar 16, 2013

Hi maboleth
Firstly welcome to you. If you cant use Pay Pal, drop a PM to Ashley (The Community Manager) and perhaps he can organise an alternative way for you to contribute to the game.

maboleth · Mar 16, 2013

Thanks.
As for paypal, I cannot use their service for anything, no matter what credit card I use.

JeffRyan · Mar 16, 2013

Western Union Money Order (ala Nigerian Email) sounds the way to go, either see if they'd accept that OR have a friend you trust in another country get your money and they'd then setup an account for you via your email, which is convuluted, tricky and would require someone you really trust.

JeffRyan · Mar 16, 2013

I feel the need to heavily PS this one, IF you did try to go through a friend make sure it IS a friend you know and trust and not 'some guy you met on the forums'. We seem a trust worthy bunch, but if something went wrong, a mistake was made or whatever could lead to a lot of drama and accusations. Which is why I wouldn't do it for you.

maboleth · Mar 16, 2013

Thanks JeffRyan. WU is not an option as well, they charge a premium for money transfers. Currently I can only donate a small amount, so I don't want any hassle or 3rd parties that charge a lot.

And I agree with you about friends... only close and trusted ones are the option, or family members that live abroad.
I'll see what Ashley has to say about this issue.

JeffRyan · Mar 16, 2013

Best of luck! I had a similar issue for years because I don't like credit cards and that made internet payments REALLY hard, fortunately paypal and rechargeable credit cards opened this door for me eventually.

So I feel your pain.