How long ebay will hold back funds for not giving NI number on Blackmail.

[k3vyn.w]

Used to sell on ebay but no more as refuse to give ebay my details.

ebay is not my employer but just a selling platform, HMRC are not my employer but deal with my yearly earnings where i pay no tax what so ever after calculating my way.

so now i cut off my nose as i dont sell on fleabay anymore unless collected and cash.

Not always sold on fleabay and feedback is mostly purchases but 24 years down the drain as i fear i no longer want to be a part of ebay, i even set up another account to purchase.

So, i am putting to test small funds to see how long they hold this for, they have £12 and on hold, as far as i am concerned they can stick it where the sun dont shine as i have no issues in loosing this but just curious on how long they will actually hold, steal my money. Its Blackmail from ebay.

i have not looked to any contract but guess they have dropped it in there somewhere.

So even when you look after your yearly tax return and never paid tax as never earn enough, these clowns still ask for NI no..Blackmail.. 

Hopefully some big concern, collective will fight them in court over this, but we have no chance.

i now purchase a lot more from amazon ..

[tressygirl]

I seem to remember a maximum time of 170 days ?

However,  I wasn't sure of any time limit, if you don't provide a NI number, so I  googled it , and found this ....

eBay can hold your selling funds for an unspecified period if you don't provide your National Insurance (NI) number, potentially impacting future payouts. While there's no exact timeline, eBay UK Community suggests that eBay UK will likely send reminders and eventually stop payouts. New or infrequent sellers may also experience holds for up to 30 days, but it can sometimes be longer. Furthermore, eBay UK Community will still provide your details to HMRC, even without your NI number, and may flag you as non-compliant. 

@k3vyn.w

[vinylscot]

You haven't said if eBay has asked for your NINO.

You haven't said if you intend to close the account or not.

Do eBay know you're "taking a stand"?

If none of the above has happened, your funds will be available in the usual timescale, Why would they not?

If any of the above have happened, I would imagine they will hold the funds for six months to ensure there can be no chargebacks. That is pretty standard when closing accounts, where there has been some sort of dispute.

You can also expect your buying account to be closed, if it's easily connected to this one (same operator, address, bank, etc). eBay are pretty sharp about that and won't want any users who they can't trust.

[honeymonster007]

How'd you manage to sell 77 items without telling them your number?

[hathshop]

I can understand OP's frustration as someone who values privacy above all else.

Unfortunately what you've failed to realise is we don't live in that world anymore!

HMRC, the government can just look in your bank account and take as they see fit. 

eBay isn't blackmailing you, they're complying with the government.

I also wish to take no part in the dystopian present, as for someone else coming along and fighting for what's right... oh boy.