Why does PayPal Hold my payment?

We may hold payments for a variety of reasons, based on the activity of the account. Check your account for specific reasons as to why we are holding your payment and to learn how you can release it. You’re a new seller with PayPal or an established seller who has opened a new account.

Can PayPal hold payments for inactive accounts?

For information on tax holds, refer to Tax Holds | Backup withholding. Additional information regarding holds can be found in our User Agreement . Was this article helpful? PayPal can hold payments for inactive accounts, high-risk transactions, tax issues, and backup withholding. Be sure to keep your account active and up-to-date.

How do I release payments on hold?

Log in to PayPal to release payments on hold. Add tracking or update order status to release eligible payments. Hold may last up to 21 days in rare cases.