can't send payment

[Juanski67]

I placed a funds transfer earlier today from checking to Paypal but am not able to send a payment to a private party's Paypal account.  There are notices on the website that you don't need to have a positive balance to send payment.  This is only $160 so why is my payment being denied?

Thanks in advance,

Juan

[kernowlass]

@Juanski67

Have your transfered funds cleared through to your paypal balance?

Do you have a back up bank account or credit card linked to your paypal account as well?

[Juanski67]

don't think funds have cleared, and I do have a credit card attached.  But what about the "you can pay without funds being in your account.." PayPal comment found throughout the website?

Tx for taking the time to reply!

[kernowlass]

@Juanski67

Well yes you can pay without funds in your paypal balance quite easily.

As a buyer I never have funds in my paypal balance, all my payments to sellers come directly from my credit card that is linked to my paypal account.

[Juanski67 · Accepted solution]

that explains it, so simple I missed it!  Thanks again.