Ko-fi PayPal Funds On Hold
Quick answer
PayPal, not Ko-fi, puts funds on hold, and Ko-fi's help center says creators can expect to wait up to 21 days. Shipping info for physical shop orders can release it.
Most likely fix: Add tracking for physical orders
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Add tracking for physical orders
- Mark the order shipped in your Ko-fi shop
- Add tracking in PayPal to release the funds
Did this fix it?2. Wait out the standard hold
- Allow up to 21 days if no other issue is shown
- Check the hold reason in your PayPal Resolution Center
Did this fix it?3. Contact PayPal
- Ask PayPal directly, since Ko-fi cannot release funds
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
Ko-fi shows a payment but PayPal says funds are on hold or unavailable.
Why it happens
- New PayPal account
- Unusual payment pattern
- Physical order without tracking
- Unverified account
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