@Chroni If he didn't have enough funds in his balance OR they were not in the correct currency then it would have been funded by his bank account. Paypals instant transfer isn't really instant, its called that 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. 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.
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