Why Does PayPal Say Pending?
PayPal says "pending" because the transaction needs time to process – it could be waiting for your bank to clear funds or for the recipient to claim it.
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Sometimes, a pending status means the recipient hasn't accepted the payment yet. You might want to nudge them to check their account.
Pending often just means playing the waiting game. Sit tight and let the PayPal magic happen!
A transaction might be pending if PayPal is reviewing it for security reasons. It usually clears up in a few hours or days.
From personal experience, my payment stayed pending for 48 hours because PayPal wanted to verify my new account. Patience, young padawan!
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