@allumz Transfers from bank accounts are never instant they are echeques and go via ACH in batches. Paypal states ''instant transfer'' because normally when you buy something 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. Echecks take up to a week to transfer as Paypal use the slowest (cheapest) transfer option. However there are times when its you that takes the wait for the echeque to clear and here are some of the reasons... 1. Card needs updating. 2. Has had a recent negative balance. 3. A recent failed bank transfer. 4. For some high cost riskier payments / transactions. 5. Friends / family payments....funded from a bank account. 6. Adding funds to your paypal account balance.
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