Payment on hold

[TimIRL1969]

A friend sent me money today. It was the 1st activity on my account. It was put on hold. How do l get it released?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@TimIRL1969 

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). (However that option is not available in every country).

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