Money on hold

[Johnny_1]

My friend sent me 10 dollars for nothing. I'm not selling anything to her she just sent it because I asked but it says that the payment is on hold and I really don't want to wait 21 days for my money. What do I do?

[kernowlass]

@Johnny_1 

Its down to how the payment was SENT to your account.

1. If they sent using money > goods / services option then paypal would see you as a seller and apply the new seller hold. They would also charge you a fee.

2. If they had sent using the send money > family / friends option then you would have had the payment instantly with no fee. (However that option is not available in every country).

If they did send using option 2 then post back for alternate advice.

[Johnny_1]

I requested the money

[kernowlass]

@Johnny_1 

That would explain it then, a money request or invoice is for goods and services so your funds were held.

You should have asked him to use the friends / family option.

[Johnny_1]

so what should i do

[kernowlass]

@Johnny_1 

Wait for it to clear?

[Johnny_1]

alr but he is in a different country rn does that have anything to do w it