PayPal charges .25 cents to transfer funds to your bank in just 30 minutes
@lookatdesktop (27129)
Dallas, Texas
September 28, 2017 11:45am CST
Do you like this new feature?
Did you know about this new feature with PayPal?
Just one note :
Even though that link says they will let you have it in an instant, the truth of the matter is, you must in fact, wait 30 minutes before that transfer will be completed. You will need also to confirm that transfer.
The transfer amount will be listed as the amount you wish to transfer, example: 10.00, but in the end, on your end, you will see that amount drop by 25 cents to the tune of 9.75 , once it gets into your bank.
Have you ever asked big brother for a slice of chocolate cake and he gave it to you but you noticed that there was a bite taken out of it? That is my attempt at bad humor.
Previously, you had to wait a full business day to withdraw money. Venmo will add a similar feature soon.
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@marguicha (215179)
• Chile
28 Sep 17
I don´t take out money from PayPal until it is time for a vacation. So I can wait.
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@marguicha (215179)
• Chile
28 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop If you use PP a lot it could be important.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
29 Sep 17
@marguicha , well the only drawback is, when they transfer for instance, ten dollars, they give your bank account only nine dollars and seventy-five cents, not the full ten dollars because they deduct that 25 cents from what is taken out from your PayPal account. If I wanted to put exactly ten bucks in my bank I would have to withdraw 10.25 from PayPal to cover the 25 cent 30 minute fast transfer fee.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
Just to let you know, the fee for a fast transfer within a 30 minute rather than full business day to do so, the fee for doing this will be 25 cents taken from your amount to transfer. Mostly I like the idea of not having to wait a day to TF so the 25 cent fee is okay with me.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Sep 17
I can wait the however many business days for a free transfer. Eventually we will pay for any transfer.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
It is likely to be the case with many businesses. For example, to get cash back at a Dollar Tree, the register clerk told me there is a $1.00 one dollar fee to get cash back so if you want ten bucks cash when you check out at the register from your purchase, you will get that ten but be debited eleven dollars from the account the funds are debited from. They call this a surcharge for cash-back transactions and charge 1.00 for this service for each cash-back transaction.
https://www.dollartree.com/custserv/custserv_popup.jsp?pageName=StoreCreditDebitCards
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
28 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop it's been that way for years. And yeah it's like that at our store and all of them
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 Sep 17
Wow is that a new feature? Has it started
Direct deposit from PayPal to bank is quite fast in general usually next day for me!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
28 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop Gotcha! Thank you ! I will read about it - good to know they will release this feature soon.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
The 30 minute transfer for 25 cents is a new feature. I am not certain when it all started.
below is a link to more information about this specific feature from PayPal online:
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
29 Sep 17
Sometimes you can wait but if you're needing to put funds in to take care of a purchase that you just can't wait another day for, it's a convenience that works for many.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
30 Sep 17
@DianneN , I think you are getting a very fair deal with your bank. I can't see why it should cost 25 cents to get money transferred especially an amount not to exceed 20 bucks. Then there are stores that charge a dollar each cash-back transaction so they are squeezing us anyway they can get by with.
@DianneN (246334)
• United States
30 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop That I understand, but my bank transfers from one account to the other at no charge.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
28 Sep 17
Ive known about this for least two weeks, and did it to transfer August's mylot payment to my bank. Only cuz I needed the money that day instead of waiting for it the next day when i would normally get it. But dont think ill do it again, unless i really need it right then.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
I think it is good that there are a few options. Sometimes I need money fast and other times it can wait.
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@kobesbuddy (74435)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Sep 17
They can keep their silly service!
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
I just heard the news today. So I figure it will work for many people who are in a hurry to TF their money from PayPal to their bank.
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@kobesbuddy (74435)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop They make money any way they can:(
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
@kobesbuddy , yes but in this case getting your money faster might be worth a quarter of one dollar do get it done ASAP.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
You are among those who have patience. I for one lack patience and it is for this reason I don't mind paying the 25 cents. I used both methods, but noticed this new feature was indicated today when I looked into it.
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@divalounger (5849)
• United States
29 Sep 17
I didn't know about that--I use paypal more and more these days
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@crossbones27 (48395)
• Mojave, California
28 Sep 17
I did not, might do that when need money quick. I imagine most people can hold off, but could come in handy in an emergency.
In the scheme of things sounds like a big money deal for them with having to link to Visa and MasterCard and while 25 cents is very cheap compared to what these other thief's of what we call corporations charge. Sure that will add up to millions and millions of dollars for Paypal.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
29 Sep 17
They are making a big profit because lots of people will do this and all those quarters sure will add up.
@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Sep 17
I usually let my money pile up for a bit before I take it out. But thanks for informing about this.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
I would think that a wise thing. It is always good to save money until you have enough to actually do something meaningful with it. PayPal can be used as a piggy bank of sorts to save for it to pile up a bit for sure.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
28 Sep 17
I don't transfer the money to a bank account so this doesn't apply to me. I just use the funds to shop online or sometimes to buy a Walmart gift card.
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@lookatdesktop (27129)
• Dallas, Texas
28 Sep 17
I understand. I also use the PayPal for instant payments for things I want to buy directly. They do offer many options and that makes PayPal one of the best ways to manage your own account with them to suit your personal needs and they provide alternative methods because people like to have choices.
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
28 Sep 17
@lookatdesktop I just use it that way because it helps me use only PayPal funds or online earnings for the majority of online shopping
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