How long does it take to transfer money from paypal to debit card

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How Long Does It Take for PayPal to Transfer Money?

It depends on how you transfer the money

PayPal is how many people perform transactions on the internet from buying items on Etsy to invoicing freelance work to clients. When it comes time to cash out the money in your account there are a few different methods of which you can take advantage.

The quickest and easiest method of getting at the money in your PayPal account is by linking it with your bank account. Once this is set up, you can transfer as much money as you have available.

Depending on your bank, the transfer can show up anywhere from the same day to 5 business days. This will directly depend on your financial institution, time of day and whether it is a federal holiday when you initiate the transfer. Keep in mind that transactions triggered after 7 PM ET may not move until the next business day. To use this method you need to have at least $1 in your PayPal account.

Deposits to bank account

Your funds will arrive between 1 and 3 business days.

Plenty of people use their debit or credit cards as a direct way to pay for most of the transactions they go through on a day to day basis. You can link your PayPal account to a debit or credit card and transfer money directly to the account associated with it. If it's a prepaid card, the money will be deposited directly to the card.

This is currently the fastest way to transfer money out of your PayPal account. So long as PayPal doesn't detect any suspicious activity, these transfers should appear within 30 minutes.

Deposits to a card take up to 30 minutes, but you can only use your debit card, not a credit card.

PayPal Debit Mastercard

If you're interested in a PayPal Mastercard, you'll need to qualify through the website and fill out an application. If approved, you'll receive a PayPal Debit Mastercard which allows you to pull money directly from your PayPal account from an ATM.

Keep in mind that while this method allows you to pull money from ATM there are associated charges at many ATMs. You'll also be limited to $400 per calendar day withdrawn in this method.

Request a Check

If you're not a fan of electronic transfers of any kind, there is one last option that is available to you. You can Request a check by mail. You can take advantage of this option by opening up the Transfer page and then choosing request a check by mail. A fee will be associated with payment by check.

This option will easily take the longest amount of time to receive your funds. For PayPal customers within the continental US checks generally, arrive in 1-2 weeks. For regions outside of the US, checks may take as long as 6 weeks to arrive.

Receiving paper checks

Your check will arrive in 1-2 weeks if you are within the continental US, and up to 6 weeks for international mail.

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PayPal wants you to get your money faster. 

The online payments company said Tuesday it will start rolling out Instant Transfer to bank accounts in the US in the coming week. The feature lets you quickly move money from your PayPal account to your bank account instead of using the standard transfer function, which usually takes one business day. The new feature comes via an expanded partnership with JP Morgan Chase, which has given PayPal access to a real-time payment network used by major banks.

PayPal said getting faster access to your money can be important and was a motivating factor behind the creation of Instant Transfer. It launched a similar feature, Instant Transfer to debit cards, in 2017.  

"Faster access to your money can also mean being able to cover unexpected expenses and emergencies, staying on top of bills and avoiding late fees," Bill Ready, PayPal's chief operating officer, said in a blog post Tuesday.

Instant Transfers usually take just a few minutes depending on the bank, said PayPal, while debit card transfers can take up to 30 minutes. Each transaction has a one percent fee capped at $10, and those fees can change.

The new feature will be accessible to US users at first, but PayPal expects an international launch in the near future.

If you have a PayPal balance, you can withdraw your money in several ways - including transferring money to your linked bank account, sending it to an eligible debit or credit card, or requesting your money from PayPal in the form of a check.

Receiving money onto your card or as an instant bank transfer is quickest - your balance will arrive in just a few minutes. However, there’s a fee to pay for this service. Standard bank transfers take 1 -3 business days usually, and moving your money out of a PayPal account by check takes the longest - possibly several weeks.

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Bank account

Once you have linked your bank account to your PayPal, you’ll be able to make a standard transfer of your balance, which will usually land in your bank in 1 to 3 days. Here’s how¹:

  • Log into your PayPal account
  • Click Transfer Money, which is displayed under your PayPal balance
  • Select Transfer to your bank and then choose the account you want to send money to, being sure to select a standard payment
  • Add the transfer amount
  • Review, click Transfer Now, and confirm by selecting Done

Standard payments like this are free, although your own bank might charge you a fee to receive the money. Standard bank transfers usually arrive in a day or two, but can take up to 5 business days.

💡 If you’d rather get your payment faster, you can also select an instant transfer to your bank account for a fee. Learn more about how to transfer money from PayPal to a bank account in this guide.

How long does it take to transfer money from paypal to debit card

Debit or credit card

If you’re in a hurry you can have your money moved from your PayPal account to a card - or your linked bank account - in minutes. However, there’s a fee of 1.5% of the transfer value to pay for this service².

Here’s how to make an instant transfer from PayPal to your card or linked bank account:

  • Log into your PayPal account
  • Click Transfer Money, which is displayed under your PayPal balance
  • Select Transfer to your bank and then choose the card or account you want to send money to, under the instant payment section
  • Add the transfer amount
  • Review, click Transfer Now, and confirm by selecting Done
💡 Your guide to using PayPal with your debit card, here.

Check

Transferring your money from PayPal using a check will cost 1.50 USD in fees. In the US, it’ll take 5 to 10 business days on average to get your check. Outside the US, it could take significantly longer to receive your check in the mail - up to 45 days³.

Here’s how to withdraw from PayPal by check:

  • Log into your PayPal account
  • Click Request check by mail, which is displayed under your PayPal balance
  • Add the amount you want to withdraw
  • Check your address is correct in your PayPal profile, and click Next
  • Use the online prompts to complete the request

How long does it take to transfer money from paypal to debit card

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Bottom line

You have several different options when it comes to withdrawing your PayPal balance. It’s possible to get your money for free using a standard bank transfer - if you have the time to wait. It’s also worth noting that there may be an extra day’s delay for standard transfers initiated after 7pm ET⁴.

If you’re in a hurry, you’ll need to pay a 1.5% fee for an instant transfer to a card or bank account². Plan in advance if possible, to avoid fees.

PayPal withdrawal duration
Bank account

Instant transfers arrive in minutes

Standard transfers take 1 - 5 business days

Debit or credit card Instant transfers arrive in minutes
Check

Checks arrive in 5 - 10 business days in the US

Outside the US it may take up to 45 days for the check to arrive in the mail

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sending money through PayPal instant?

PayPal offers different services to allow customers to withdraw their funds. If you need an instant transfer you can move your PayPal balance to an eligible card or your linked bank account in minutes, for a fee of 1.5% of the transfer value².

Why do PayPal transfers take so long?

Some types of PayPal transfer simply take longer - like standard bank transfers made out of hours or on public holidays, and check withdrawals. However, sometimes PayPal transfers are also held up if they need to be reviewed, or if there’s an issue with your own bank.

Check your PayPal account if you’re experiencing problems - payments marked as pending may be under review. If your transfer is delayed due to an issue with your own bank, you’ll get an email from PayPal to explain the situation.


Sources:

1]PayPal help - withdrawals
2]PayPal - fees
3]PayPal help - check withdrawals
4]PayPal help - transfer delays

All sources checked on 25 October 2021


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How do I transfer money from PayPal to my debit card?

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Does PayPal transfer money instantly?

Standard transfer - 1-3 days. Instant transfer to bank account - up to 30 mins. Instant transfer to debit card - up to 30 mins.

Does PayPal automatically transfer to debit card?

Now anytime a payment transaction clears, it will be automatically transferred to your bank account. Automatic bank transfers typically complete in 2 business days.

How quickly do you receive money from PayPal?

Payments made using Credit or Debit Card will be sent immediately to your PayPal account. Payments made from bank accounts usually take 2-3 days to get processed.