Gift Payment

JanFredrik
Contributor
Contributor

Hello,

I am new to PayPal and I have read the rules. There is something I don't understand. I sent my brother payment as a gift for his wedding but he later told me the payment was on pending. That he will receive the money in his PayPal balance after 7 days after due verifications. Pls, why is this payment held? I am not buying anything. I am just helping my brother for his wedding. 

 

thanks in advance

 

Login to Me Too
1 REPLY 1

PayPal_JonK
Moderator
Moderator

Hello @JanFredrik,

 

Thanks for reaching out! If the payment was on a payment hold, it's possible the payment was sent as a Goods / Service payment. Or, it's possible the payment was sent as an eCheck, which requires a time-frame to clear from the bank (normally 3-5 business days) before crediting to the receiver's PayPal account.

 

Have a great day!

 

 - Jon K


If you find this or any other post was helpful, make our community better by giving kudos or accepting it as a solution.
Login to Me Too

Haven't Found your Answer?

It happens. Hit the "Login to Ask the community" button to create a question for the PayPal community.