Pending Money transfer and Windrawal

[anarica0225]

I just created this account because my parents are going to send me money. All other remittance method here in the Philippines are down ( in my area ) because of the pandemic. Now, my biggest problem is this **bleep** security of PayPal. They already sent me, okay, but now I can't put it to my card because it is on PENDING status. PayPal said it is undegone "verification" what the **bleep**? I need funds, this is an emergency.

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@anarica0225 

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).

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