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Redeeming to PayPal — what to expect

By Engineering3 min read

The minimum

PayPal redemptions start at $5. The first redemption on a new account is held for manual review (one-time only); subsequent ones go straight to the processor.

Lifecycle

A PayPal payout moves through:

  • pending — accepted; sitting in the queue.
  • processing — handed off to the payment partner.
  • paid — funds delivered to your PayPal.
  • failed — partner rejected; your balance is refunded automatically.

Common reasons for delays

  • PayPal account email doesn't match: change the destination to your verified PayPal email.
  • PayPal account is unverified: payouts will hold until you confirm your bank or card on PayPal's side.
  • Country mismatch: some PayPal accounts can't accept payouts from US-based senders.

If something looks stuck for more than 24 hours on a weekday, open a support ticket from the floating help button — include the payout id from your dashboard.