PayPal may hold or restrict your account activity if they need more information from you about a transaction, your business, or your account activity.
Holds are part of PayPal’s process to keep the platform safe for buyers and sellers.
You’re a new seller or recipient.
Your account has been inactive for a certain period of time.
The initial payments you receive can be held for up to 21 days.
This holding period is a common industry practice to cover any potential buyer complaints or disputes.
Review PayPal’s guidelines on payment holds here.
Ensure your account is verified and actively used.
For future payments, you may choose to switch your payment method to Bank Transfer.
This avoids PayPal’s holding period.
You can also skip PayPal’s service fees for withdrawals