My money is on hold

Cosclayt
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Hi guys, my mum just sent me £120 for birthday money, but for some reason it’s on hold. I don’t know whyit is, so if someone could help me they would be nice!

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kernowlass
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@Cosclayt 

 

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

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

2. If sent using the send money > family / friends option then the recipient would have the payment instantly (as long as it wasn't an echeque pending with a clearance date) with no fee if funded from a bank account or balance (a fee if you use a card). 

There are however some occasions where friends / family payments are held for reviews but these are normally only 24 hours.


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