Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service -- Unexpected or other fees -- Complaint #5633198
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5633198
Company: Paypal Holdings, INC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-Product: Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unexpected or other fees
State: Maryland
ZIP Code: 217XX
Date Received: 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2022 I tried transferring money from my PayPal account to my personal checking account. I did not want to pay the {$1.00} fee to have my money transferred to my bank account immediately so I chose the option have it transferred in XXXX - XXXX business days. That option kept giving me errors saying my bank account could not be linked, and then it told me the account was already linked so it couldn't be linked again. However every time I clicked on the Transfer it would not provide me with either my bank account or bank card on file to transfer to. My bank does support PayPal so that's not the issue. Then I tried clicking on the option to have a check sent to me and every time it just re-routed me to the transfer funds to my account. I tried submitting a ticket via their Resolution Center and I received an error message saying my request could not be processed and to try again. I would try again and would receive the same error message. Every time I tried calling I received an automated message that said no one was able to take my call and it forced me to text with someone. So I started a message with their support team, who was not helpful at all. They only provided me with screenshots from their Help Center showing me how to navigate their system, told me the issue was because I had to update my telephone number on file, and then they told me the issue was because I did not verify my tax information followed with because my account has less than {$10000.00} they even said that should not have impacted me transferring money to my checking account. Their online support did not listen to me and they did not help me at all. Something in my gut said to try selecting the {$1.00} transfer option, as I had a bad feeling by this point, spending several days trying to get my money transferred the FREE way, that this option would immediately work. And it did. As soon as I clicked that option to be charged to transfer my money to my checking account my money was transferred. I never updated my telephone number on file and I never verified my tax information, so that just proves there's something wrong with their system that they refused to acknowledge and help me with and they ended up illegally charging me {$1.00} in fees to have my money transferred because the free option gave me error messages for days. I want my money sent to me via check from PayPal that they illegally took from me. I want nothing else to do with their company as this is not how a company like theirs should operate and I hope they are help accountable for these unethical business practices. I have provided screenshots of all messages I had with their employees and screenshots of every issue I reported in my complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5633198 about?
Complaint #5633198 was filed against Paypal Holdings, INC regarding Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service specifically about Unexpected or other fees. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-06-04T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Paypal Holdings, INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with 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 (Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service) 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
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