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I am new to PayPal. I bought an item from WalMart. WalMart asked how I wanted to pay. I input to deduct the amount from my bank account. I gave the bank info and WalMart website seemed to churn forever. I gave up and said pay WalMart by PayPal. I received the purchased item. Now, one month later, I still have not seen the money deducted from my bank account. Is this normal? If so, when or how do I pay off WalMart or PayPal?
It sounds like you had a delayed or pending payment experience. Here’s a breakdown of what may have happened and what to do next:
Bank Transfer Processing Time: If you chose to pay Walmart via PayPal with funds from your bank account, PayPal typically processes these transfers immediately or within a few business days. However, delays can occur if there were issues with the initial bank authorization or connection.
Pending or Unpaid Status: In some cases, if PayPal cannot complete a payment through the bank, it may still complete the transaction but mark it as pending until funds clear. Log in to your PayPal account, go to Activity, and check if this transaction is marked as “Pending” or “Completed.” This should indicate if the payment was processed or still awaiting bank transfer.
Follow-up Steps: If the transaction is showing as unpaid or there’s no record in PayPal, Walmart may still be awaiting payment. You can contact PayPal Support to confirm if any issues occurred with your initial bank transfer or to complete the transaction directly through your PayPal balance or another funding source.
Avoiding Late Payment: To avoid any issues with Walmart, it’s a good idea to check if they have received payment by verifying in your Walmart account under order history or by contacting Walmart customer support.
These steps should help you clarify and complete the payment process.
