Wallet overview: balance & pending

The Wallet summarises money you can spend immediately versus amounts still tied up in pending settlements (sales still clearing, fraud holds, etc.).

Available balance

Funds marked available can typically be applied toward winning auctions or withdrawn according to seller rules.

Pending balance

Pending amounts may reflect in-flight payouts, buyer charges not yet finalised, or compliance reviews. Timing varies by payment rail—watch the wallet dashboard for updates instead of assuming instant movement.

Adding funds

PayPal and cryptocurrency top up your wallet only—they do not pay for an auction item or bid directly. Bidding uses wallet balance (held while you are the high bidder). After you win, payment comes from your wallet or from funds already held—not a second PayPal charge on the item.

1. Open Wallet and choose an amount when you need more available balance.
2. Complete PayPal or crypto funding shown for your account.
3. Return to bidding, Purchases, or seller tools once the wallet balance updates.

Sellers reviewing earnings should also visit Seller earnings for a wider breakdown linking back to wallet figures.