Money gone from bank but not in paypal? How long can it take to go through?

[daz85]

Im new to paypal and have recently been using it to purchase from ebay however, Today i credited £40 and all went fine then round about 5 this evening i credited another£50, went from my bank account instantly but still hasn't shown up in my paypal and doesn't say pending or anything! Can someone tell me if there is a problem here? Can it take a while to go through? I mean £50 is £50 and im not up for it going missing! Thanks

[kernowlass · Accepted solution]

1. Can take up to 7 days to process through to your paypal account.

2. Why are you bothering, when you pay paypal can take it direct from your funding source.

[daz85]

Well thanks for the quick response! And to your question, i didn't know that! So you're saying i don't need to transfer money from my bank to paypal to make a purchase?

[kernowlass]

As a buyer i NEVER have funds in my paypal account.

1. If you have a debit or c.c. attached to your paypal account then paypal will take direct from there.

2. If you have a bank account linked they will take it direct from there BUT to save it going as an echeque and waiting for it to clear you need a back up card linked as well.

You can change from bank account (if you have it added) or card DURING the payment process by clicking on "other funding souces" during the payment process and selecting a card.

[daz85]

Ahh Great stuff! Thanks for your help.