Whats the max time this would take to clear, I paid someone last Sunday with paypal, But paid him £20 to much, He says payment is still pending ??? Im waiting for my £20 back.

 

Practically instant.

 

I thought so, thanks, I bought goods from him last Sunday, Picked them up (id already paid with paypal) I said not as good as the pic I bought from , He said he would refund £20 when paypal cleared , tosser.

 

yes as JC says virtually straight away.

 

straight away mate

 

Did you pay by eCheque? That can take 7 days.

 

Not the case with people who have newly opened a Paypal account. THey can experience, Paypal holds unless meet standards below.

Exemption from payment holds

As a new seller affected by PayPal payment holds, you’re no longer subject to holds on your funds once you’ve met all of the following criteria:

90 days have passed since your first successful eBay sale.
You’ve completed more than 25 transactions on the site.
You’ve generated more than £165 in total sales.
Your seller status is Standard or above.
If your account has been suspended, 90 days have passed since your account has been reinstated.

 

He let you collect item before payment cleared (pending).
I'd say it's cleared.

 

Thanks for replies, I emailed him this morning, to say I was going to leave him bad feedback, About the sale, He refunded me within the hour, >>job done.

 

Glad to hear you got it sorted.