Had your bank account not been verified before you started to sell. As a new seller even after verification you will be subject to a hold on funds. Once you meet the fairly simple requirements, funds are released within 24 hours
Unless verified, you would not get paid, but unwise to delay letting buyer collect. As far as buyer is concerned they have paid, just be sure to get the code number from buyer which is the only way you have to prove delivery.
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Beginning 6 August 2025, private sellers with a strong sales history will receive their funds typically within 24 hours of the buyer's payment. For more information, visit our section below on payment timelines.