Checking or savings account -- Managing an account -- Complaint #4578864
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4578864
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-Product: Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-Issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60102
Date Received: 2021-07-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I have a personal Venmo account which I barely even use and when I do, I use it to pay back friends etc.. like EVERYONE! Venmo locked my account saying I'm in violation of their policy. Almost certainly a mistake on their end which is bad enough but what is unacceptable is I'm unable to speak with anyone about it at Venmo. Venmo 's response on a {$500.00} transaction that they declined ( said I cancelled but that is untrue ) is it may take up to 30 days to return the {$500.00} to my account. PLUS Venmo froze the additional funds I had previously transferred to Venmo from my back account holding these funds hostage without cause. The effect is Venmo has locked up {$1300.00} in funds on their mistakes with insufficient measures in place to address. Only response from Venmo beyond the above is they will contact me in 5-6 days additional business days ; meaning it could be as long 12 actual days before they even RESPOND!!! much less resolve. Venmo gets away with this because they hide behind one-sided arbitration clauses which hopefully will be illegal soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4578864 about?
Complaint #4578864 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Checking or savings account specifically about Managing an account. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-27T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Checking or savings account) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Paypal Holdings, INC?
Yes, visit the Paypal Holdings, INC company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/paypal-holdings-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.