PayPal needs 72 hours to reviews my withdrawal? :(

[emarties]

I've been using PayPal for over a year (only for online purchases). But yesterday, my brother from overseas sent me $4,000 to my PayPal account. Soon after I initiated the withdrawal, the following message popped up on the screen:

For security reasons, we need a bit more time to review this transaction. This can take up to 72 hours, but we’ll email you as soon as we have an update.

I also got this in an email:

At PayPal, our primary concern is making sure that your money is secure. We do this by routinely reviewing some transactions. We’ve placed your withdrawal under review and this will last for up to 72. If it passes our review, we’ll release it and the regular withdrawal timeframe will then take effect. If we can’t release it for any reason, we’ll contact you.

This makes me nervous because I need the money in 3 days. But the email says they'll take 72 hours (review) + 2-5 days (withdrawal timeframe). Does this mean that I need to wait for at least 8 working days? 😞 Has anyone faced this issue with PayPal? Can you please advise me how long did it actually take for the money to be successfully withdrawn to your bank account?

Thank you.

[kernowlass]

@emarties 

Yes sadly you may have to wait that long 

[agility]

Is there anything that we can do in our account to stop this from happening (e.g. add extra security steps)

[maxon_uk]

I have same problem. And this is terrible. I am using paypal more than 8 years. And every time i got some problems with it

[mands81]

PayPal are currently reviewing money I am sending to my bank account. How do I know if they have reviewed it? Did you find out an answer please? I need the money.

[kernowlass]

@mands81 

Note:

• It takes 3 to 5 business days to complete the withdrawal.
• You can't cancel a request to withdraw money.
• You can't withdraw money to a credit or debit card.

https://www.paypal.com/au/smarthelp/article/faq1923