Received $1,400+ on Paypal. Now what?

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Hello guys!

I had two clients paid me on the same date, but only in a gap of few hours. My first SEO client paid me $200+ to my Paypal and immediately withdrew the amount. A few hours later, another SEO client of mine paid me an advanced $1,200 instantly which was good for 3 months of doing work with them, but haven't withdrew it yet.

What should I do with this amount now?

My Paypal account was very active since 2009 until today, and currently a Business account (not Personal) with no transaction problems at all. I only login into my Paypal account at home. I am in fear that it would be possible that my own Paypal account might get limited or frozen for a sudden activity that is above my average?

I'm from the Philippines by the way. In case they need documents, I already have a tax ID, passport and student driver's license to be ready. I need to know from the experienced Warriors here. Thanks!

Jeff
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  • Profile picture of the author FirstSocialApps
    Just keep your contact information up to date, specifically your phone number, I have used paypal for around 8 years and have put around $250,000 through them total, in my experience they will call you before they take any rash action.

    That being said I doubt you will have any issue anyway.
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  • Profile picture of the author WillR
    Unfortunately no one here (even experienced Warriors) can predict the future.

    If you don't want issues with your Paypal account then don't do anything that is likely to put you on their radar. This includes receiving money and withdrawing it all the same or very next day. Ofcourse that is going to look suspicious to them especially when customers have 45 days to dispute any transactions.

    Just do things normally and with consistency. Leave at least half the money you earn inside your account (to cover possible refunds, chargebacks, etc) for a few months and withdraw the rest in smaller amounts on a consistent basis. That has worked fine for me over the years.
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  • Profile picture of the author Zend
    I think paypal have no problem with their customer have a big cash in short amount of time. but withdrawing it all at once will be very suspicious. so, can't you just withdraw it little by little? first week, withdraw $247, and then next week, $212, etc. This way, you will keep your low profile.
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