Money hasn’t left my account

[Msmurphy]

I sent money to a friend and Paypal says it’s been sent & the recipient’s paypal says it’s been received, but the money hasn’t left my account. Could this be because of the Easter public holidays?

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Msmurphy 

Transfers from bank accounts are never instant, that is why when you buy something paypal credit the seller upfront for you and paypal take the wait for the funds to transfer to pay them back again, this is so you get your item without delay.

Takes several working days to transfer as Paypal use the slowest (cheapest) transfer option BUT funds normally leave your bank account from a few hours up to a few days later.