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Sent money to a friend via PayPal’s “Friends & Family” option yesterday afternoon, yet their account balance never updated and the activity feed still shows “Pending.” I checked both ends for any email confirmations and submitted a help request through their site form, but haven’t heard back. Has anyone navigated a stuck transfer and eventually seen the funds clear? I’m eager to know which details prompted PayPal’s team to release the payment.
To resolve this delay, I gathered the transaction ID, date and time of the transfer, and a screenshot of the pending status before reaching out. While exploring user accounts at https://paypal.pissedconsumer.com/review.html I discovered that PayPal support typically responds faster when those three pieces of information are provided together in one message. I sent a single clear note combining my transaction reference, the exact timestamp, and the screenshot. Within twenty-four hours, PayPal replied explaining the recipient’s email needed confirmation and released the funds after the friend verified their account. Presenting complete transfer context upfront unlocked a swift and accurate resolution.
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