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Banned from Etsy for a Simple Banking Error – No Appeal, No Humanity
My name is Alberto Torresini, an Italian citizen residing in Thailand with valid documents, a verified address, and a legitimate bank account. I attempted to open a shop on Etsy (which was never activated, no listings, no sales) but after entering an IBAN associated with a Payoneer account still in setup, my account was permanently suspended. I violated absolutely nothing. I didn’t sell anything, didn’t publish anything, didn’t break any rules. It was a basic banking mismatch, the kind of thing that anywhere else would have triggered a request for clarification — not a total and irreversible ban. I sent emails in English, explained the situation, offered to update my bank details or even change my country of residence. Etsy’s answer? “This decision is final. No further messages will be reviewed.” No explanation. No discussion. No human consideration. They talk about “community,” “trust,” and “respect,” yet operate with faceless algorithms and zero accountability, effectively punishing people for minor technical issues without a second thought. Worse, they permanently ban all future accounts linked to you, making it impossible to ever return. That’s not just harsh — it’s unjustifiable. If you're planning to sell on Etsy, be aware: Even the smallest, unintentional error can get you permanently removed — without warning, without recourse, without reason.