I am in the same boat - a friend sent me some money as a gift, but Paypal arbitrarily decided it was an e-check and has it on hold for five days (or more apparently). The money has already been removed from my friend's bank account though - they did it the same moment she sent the payment! I'm an animal rescuer waiting on funds to take two sick cats to a sanctuary and that money was supposed to pay for the trip. My friend says she did not choose e-check, and dealing with Paypal phone service is worse than anything. I swear, if someone invents something better than Paypal I am there in a minute. When you need convenience, they are convenient, but when you have a problem, you are **bleep**.
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