Why Is My PayPal Payment Being Processed as an eCheck, and How Can I Avoid It?
If you’re experiencing issues with your PayPal payment, it’s likely being processed as an eCheck.
What does that mean?
An eCheck is an electronic funds transfer from your bank account to another user’s PayPal account. It typically takes 4-7 business days to clear, but it may take longer as weekends and holidays aren’t counted as business days.
PayPal may limit the available payment methods for a transaction to manage risk. This can happen for several reasons, such as:
- PayPal detects a payment attempt that differs from your usual account activity.
- To confirm there are sufficient funds in your bank account.
- Any other indication suggesting potential risk with the payment.
How can I prevent this in the future?
To reduce the risk of your payment being processed as an eCheck, link your PayPal account to a credit card or maintain a secure balance directly in your PayPal account. This can help avoid unnecessary delays in processing your payments and fulfilling your dropshipping orders.
For further information, you can consult the Paypal help center.