Pending Balance?

[GrantScott]

I received a payment of £9.46 from an ebay buyer and i went on paypal to withdraw to my bank account but it says pending balance: £9.46, how long will it stay pending for?

[kernowlass]

Are you a new ebay seller?

[GrantScott]

I am yes

[kernowlass]

Then funds are held for 21 days.

BUT they are released earlier if a tracking number that you list in the details of the transaction in your paypal account shows delivery of the item to the buyer + 3 days.

OR pos feedback is left by the buyer.

If either of these things apply then email paypal via contact us bottom of paypal pages and tell them you have met the criteria for fund release. 

[GrantScott]

So i can withdraw money as soon as the item arrives to the buyers address?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

I did say when the tracking number  shows delivery + 3 days.

Then you may have to email paypal and tell them that tracking shows delivery.

[angelacolton]

so, the money will be held for 21 days, unless you show proof of postage or the buyer gives possitve feedback, then you can email them and they will realease the money?

[kernowlass]

No its not proof of postage, its proof of delivery and you need to add a tracking number to the paypal transaction so they can check it online.

And you don't always have to email them.

Normally funds are released within 48 hours of pos feedback being left OR when the tracking number you added to your paypal transaction shows delivery of the item + 3 days.

I suggest emailing if the funds are not automatically released to remind them with the transaction i.d. that you have met the criteria for early release and don't have to wait the full 21 days.

[stratfordlibran]

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@angelacolton wrote:

so, the money will be held for 21 days, unless you show proof of postage or the buyer gives possitve feedback, then you can email them and they will realease the money?

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[suekeen]

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