Paypal Pay in 4 question.

[janp1]

I've purchased something using Paypal Pay in 4. The activity screen on my PayPal account, shows the FULL price of the item as being "authorised" PLUS a separate transaction showing the 1st Pay in 4 payment due also being "authorised". This doesn't mean I'm going to be charged twice for the item, does it? I contacted the seller and they said they cannot see a double charge, and told me to contact Paypal. Thank you for any replies in advance!

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

@janp1 

The seller is paid in full as the 'loan' is between you and paypal so the full amount is show of what they have authorised to the seller and then the pay in 4 set up.

[janp1]

Thank you very much kernowlass!

[ChiefsDiva]

i just had the same thing happen.  I processed payment and it said total paid and minimum amount due.  I nornally got a message asap setting up my payment plan and did not this time.  I will be checking my bank acount to see what amount went thru.  I also have a message into paypal as the choice does come up on their screen and selelr said she accepts it.  Something has changed on this site for the pay in 4 plan.  ????

[PayPal_JonK]

Hello @ChiefsDiva, 

Welcome! Thanks for visiting PayPal's Community Forum. Sorry to hear there's some confusion on how a recent transaction was funded. If you go to your Activity, and click on the transaction, you should see how it's funded in the transaction details. You can also find any active Pay in 4 payment plans within the Pay Later section of your PayPal account. 

I hope that helps!

 - Jon K