How long does PayPal verification take

PayPal verification usually takes anywhere from a few minutes to 2 to 3 business days, depending on the verification method you use.

• Automated checks: When your personal details match records straight away, verification can be completed within minutes.
• Credit or debit card: Linking and confirming a card is automated and typically clears within minutes to a few hours.
• Bank account: PayPal can send up to two small random deposits to your bank, and you confirm the exact amounts once they show on your statement, which usually takes 2 to 4 business days.
• Identity documents (CIP): After you upload a government ID or proof of address, PayPal tries to review it within two business days, though extra manual compliance checks can stretch this to 3 to 10 business days.

If you do not confirm your identity when PayPal asks, you may lose access to some PayPal features. These timelines describe verification only and do not cover PayPal pricing or transaction fees.

You can check the status of submitted documents, or provide any information that is still needed, through the PayPal Help Center.