Pending Payment

[Shaniita]

Good Evening - 

Someone sent me a payment and on my end it states PENDING. I am not selling any items. It's just a monetary donation. What is the step by step process for the funds to be released?

Thank You 

Shaniita 

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@Shaniita 

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).