My transfer is on hold

[MathildeFruer]

Hi! I’ve transferred some money to a friend. They’re are withdraw from my bank account but he says they’re on hold. What can I do? I’ve transferred the money three weeks ago.

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@MathildeFruer 

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).