I've sent someone money, and it have been deducted from my account, but its pending on paypal

MALmaazmi
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I've sent someone money, and the money got deducted from my bank account, but here its pending, my side and the guy's side , can anyone help please why is the activity showing that the money is sent but its pending and its been hours , the seller told me i should confirm, but i got not even a single confirm button or thing please help
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kernowlass
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@MALmaazmi 

 

Transfers from bank accounts are never instant as Paypal use electronic transfers ie echeques (cheaper but slower).

Funds normally leave your bank account from a few hours > few days later but they take several working days to clear through to the seller/Paypal as they go via ACH in batches.

Its called instant because normally Paypal credit the seller upfront and then Paypal take the wait for the funds to transfer, this is so you get your item without delay.

However there are times however when its you and the seller / recipient that take the wait for the echeque to clear and here are some of the reasons...

1. Back up card has expired or needs updating.
2. You have had a recent negative balance or failed bank transfer (so paypal are not going to credit the seller in advance in case it happens again).
3. For some high cost riskier payments / transactions.
4. Friends / family payments *funded from a bank account* as this option is free then its you that takes the wait this time.
5. Clearing a negative balance.


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