How do I cancel a pending PayPal payment?
Act quickly to cancel a pending payment by logging in to your PayPal account like normal. If you have sent funds to someone without a verified PayPal account, you can cancel your payment via the “Activity” section of your account. This should be a button or tab located at the top of the page.
Can I cancel a pending transaction?
Usually, no. Unless you’ve sent a payment via PayPal to an unrecognized email or phone number, you’ll need to contact the merchant to have them cancel the pending transaction. Why can’t a pending transaction be canceled?
How do I cancel a pending and unclaimed payment?
You can cancel a Pending and Unclaimed payment if it has a Cancel link. If not, the money will be returned unclaimed after 30 days. If the payment is Completed and it’s a personal payment, message the recipient in the transaction details to request a refund.