PayPal Echeck Request
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According to my bank, PayPal requested an echeck and I was just sending money to my girlfriend rather than physically going
to the bank etc. Mind you this is a personal account no business involved. thank you for your help
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Transfers from bank accounts are never instant they are echeques and go via ACH in batches.
Paypal states ''instant transfer'' because normally when you buy something paypal credit the seller upfront and they then take the wait for the funds to transfer, this is so you get your item without delay.
Takes approximately several working days to transfer as Paypal use the slowest (cheapest) transfer option however the funds normally leave your bank account from a few hours up to a few days later.
HOWEVER...
There are times when its you and/or the seller or recipient that takes the wait for the echeque to clear and here are some of the reasons...
1. Card needs updating.
2. Has had a recent negative balance.
3. A recent failed bank transfer.
4. For some high cost riskier payments / transactions.
5. Friends / family payments....funded from a bank account.
6. Adding funds to your paypal account balance.
Advice is voluntary.
Kudos / Solution appreciated.

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