NATIONAL INSSURANCE NUMBER

[ahi_81]

Hi there my sale exceed by mistake above 1707£ but I don't have any ni number what should I do 

[*vyolla*]

eBay may hold any payouts that you're owed and will freeze your account if you're unable to supply one.

If you live in the UK: You must apply for a National Insurance number on GOV.UK if you do not have one.

If you are a foreign seller: Provide your equivalent tax identification number from your country of residence.

[ahi_81]

Listen basically I don't have anything and I am also affraid of putting my ni number on ebay 

[tobiasd4]

It is an HMRC requirement that you supply NI number to ebay.

As said, ebay may not release payments until you do.

[jckl1957]

If you have gone over that threshold, Ebay will have to report your sales to HMRC - the tax people.

Ebay know your full name, your home address, your bank account details etc.

HMRC might think it strange that somebody who does not have a NI number, owns items worth hundreds of £.

If you do have an NI number, you should supply it to Ebay.

If you don't, then you should probably apply for one.

Ebay will probably eventually freeze your selling account and may hold any funds from recent sales.  However, if HMRC decide to investigate you, Ebay not allowing you to sell may be the least of your worries.

[ahi_81]

i appreciate your response that's why I am not selling anything currently on ebay 

I know they will do their *bleep* things 

Cos someone advised me not to put ni number to ebay 

[jckl1957]

You have 11 items listed - you should cancel your listings before somebody makes a purchase from you.

In your opening post, you said you did not have a NI number.

If you do, there is no reason not to supply it to Ebay.

Whoever advised you not to give Ebay your NI number may not have all the facts.

[papso22]

Do you, or do you not, have a National Insurance number?

[*vyolla*]

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@ahi_81 wrote:

i appreciate your response that's why I am not selling anything currently on ebay 

I know they will do their *bleep* things 

Cos someone advised me not to put ni number to ebay 

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There are lots of conspiracy theories about not giving information out, most spawned on social media and without substance. 

I've supplied my National Insurance number to eBay .