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Split Payment for Ebay Purchase (Using Bigpay)

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**Split Payment for eBay Purchase: Using Bigpay in PayPal Malaysia**

As an eBay buyer in Malaysia, I’m sure many of you have experienced the frustration of trying to split payments between your PayPal balance and a prepaid MasterCard. I recently encountered this issue and wanted to share my experience and the methods I tried in the hopes that others may find it helpful.

**The Problem**

Unfortunately, PayPal Malaysia does not currently support split payments directly. This means that you cannot use a combination of your PayPal balance and a linked card for a single transaction. As a result, many eBay buyers are left with limited payment options, especially if their balance is not sufficient to cover the entire cost of an item.

**Methods Tried**

To resolve this issue, I tried several methods, including:

1. Confirming Bigpay Linkage: I ensured that my Bigpay prepaid MasterCard was properly linked to my PayPal account and confirmed its status multiple times.

2. Currency Conversion: I tried switching the currency of the transaction from Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) to another currency, such as US Dollars (USD), and then converting back to MYR. However, this method did not yield the desired outcome.

3. Payment Source Selection: I also tried selecting my card as the payment source, as suggested in a 2011 PayPal forum post. Unfortunately, this method did not work for me either.

**Frustration and Help Needed**

After a week of communication with Bigpay, my bank, eBay, and PayPal, I found myself at a dead end. I’m writing this post to seek any advice or alternative solutions that might help resolve this issue quickly. If you’re experiencing a similar issue, please feel free to share your methods or any solutions you have found.

**Conclusion**

Payment gateway issues on eBay can be particularly stressful, especially when your purchase is contingent on a split payment. If you are experiencing a similar issue, please share your methods or any solutions you have found. Until PayPal introduces more flexible payment options, it’s important to keep a close eye on available workarounds and updates. Your experiences and insights are valuable, so please share your stories and solutions in the comments below.

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Feel free to share your feedback, stories, or solutions related to this payment issue in the comments. Let’s see if we can solve this together!