Cash pending and it's a gift

[Mrsbowling8]

My friend sent me two 10 dollar cash transfers for Xmas to my PayPal account. It is not a buy or sell situation it's a gift for Xmas. Why can I not access it

[kernowlass]

@Mrsbowling8 

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.

[Mrsbowling8]

So how can I clear up the situation so my money will be released.

[kernowlass]

@Mrsbowling8 

Well you can't can you, if she sent it the wrong way then you will have to wait 21 days for funds to be released.