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    Problem with pickup code and withheld payout – no solution despite five customer service contacts

    Hello everyone, I have a problem with a sale and hope that someone here knows a solution. I have been an eBay customer for around 20 years and have also been an eBay Plus customer for many years. My current sale is a digital item worth 12 euros, which I already sent to the buyer by email. Unfortunately, when creating the listing, I accidentally selected “pickup” as the handover method. Now the buyer apparently needs to confirm a pickup code or QR code. However, the buyer can’t find this code anywhere. As a result, the handover is not confirmed on eBay and my payout of 12 euros remains withheld. What’s especially frustrating is that today I have already spoken with five different eBay customer service representatives. Unfortunately, no one could offer me a solution. Instead, I was transferred several times, and apparently no one was responsible for the specific case. I don’t understand why eBay doesn’t offer a way in such an exceptional case to confirm the already completed handover of the digital item or to release the payout manually. I’m not asking for special treatment, just a workable solution for an obvious mistake when creating the listing. Has anyone ever had a similar problem? Is there a way to correct the pickup or handover afterward, or to release the payout? What experiences have you had with cases like this? Thank you very much for your help.

    jigsaw5386
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    Posted 5 days ago • Last reply 5 days ago
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    No small images in the order overview for variants?

    Hi, Am I the only one who doesn’t get small images displayed when going to the order overview? This only happens with variant items, not with single items. For single items, the image is on eBay when I open it. For variant items, the image is on our hoster. The curious thing is that it’s always different items. Are you having this problem too? Best regards

    schalter.shop
    schalter.shop
    Posted 6 days ago • Last reply 6 days ago
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    No payout since July – deadlines repeatedly extended

    Hello eBay team, I am asking for support from a staff member who will review my case conclusively and arrange the outstanding payout of 2,130.98 euros. Since July, despite numerous contacts, I have repeatedly been referred to an “expert team.” Nothing has been paid out to date. The buyer wanted to cancel the purchase after payment. When I did not agree to this, he announced that he would involve eBay or PayPal if I shipped the PC. I sent it on July 7; according to DHL, it was personally delivered on July 10. After that, the buyer first reported that he had not received the PC. Due to the proof of delivery, this case was decided against him, and his appeal was also rejected. He then claimed that the PC could not be turned on. This claim is the reason for the current buyer protection case. The buyer did not contact me directly about the alleged defect. According to eBay customer service, the buyer was supposed to submit an expert report. The deadlines I was given were extended several times: first until August 13, later until September 3, and then expressly for the last time until September 20. I was repeatedly told that no expert report had been received. Nevertheless, the payout still did not happen. What is especially incomprehensible is that eBay meanwhile informed me in writing that the buyer protection case had been closed in my favor. After that, I was again told that the expert team would get back to me. Instead of any feedback, I learned that the supposedly final deadline had once again been extended to September 29. Even when I speak to customer service, I am told every time, in essence, that I should be patient and not worry, the case will be reviewed and decided in my favor. I do not get a concrete explanation for the contradiction between these statements and the repeated deadline extensions. Today, after more than two hours in the queue and in the call, I asked to speak with a supervisor. The call was ended without my issue being clarified or me being connected. A deadline is not there to pass without consequence and then be set again and again. I expect eBay to clarify the matter now in a binding way and to arrange the payout of 2,130.98 euros no later than the expiry of the now again (“for the last time”) set deadline on September 29. If no payout is made by then, I will contact the consumer advice center and take legal action. In addition, I will forward this case to every social media channel in Germany that I can find and that deals with legal issues or consumer protection, in the hope that this case will make very big waves. Another vague reassurance is not a solution for me. I can share the eBay messages and the DHL proof of delivery as well as the case number and documents for review via a private channel.

    miglab_57
    miglab_57
    Posted 1 week ago • Last reply 1 week ago
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    The payment didn’t go through because of a technical error. The amount has not been refunded yet.

    Hello, I submitted this issue on 31/08/2026, but it has not been resolved to this day. I received the following message: Your purchase was canceled. The funds were not refunded to my eBay balance. I am contacting you regarding my order with order number 09-15104-84553. Order details: • Ordered on: 31 August 2026, 06:11 • Order number: 09-15104-84553 Payment attempt: I tried to pay for the item with my eBay balance of EUR 182.00. In addition, a payment via bank account in the amount of EUR 92.13 was attempted. Both payments are marked in the payment information as “Payment failed”: • eBay balance: EUR 182.00 – Payment failed • Payment via bank account: EUR 92.13 – Payment failed The order was therefore not completed / not paid. The funds deducted from my Ebay balance were not refunded to me.

    sky_foxy
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    Seller Payouts Blocked – Bank Verification Failed & Trustly Link Not Working

    Hello everyone, I am a seller based in Portugal and I am hoping that an eBay mentor or experienced seller can help me with a bank verification problem that has been going on for several weeks. My eBay selling account is working normally and my selling privileges have already been restored after eBay's seller verification. I have successfully sold and delivered items with tracking, and I have no open claims or outstanding seller fees. However, my payouts are currently being held because eBay cannot verify my bank account. I have already tried two different Portuguese SEPA bank accounts. My preferred payout account is with Caixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Castro Daire CRL, ending in 5051. I also previously tried an account with Caixa Geral de Depósitos, ending in 0059. eBay's verification process involves sending €0.01 to the bank account and subsequently debiting €0.01. This verification has failed. With one of the accounts, the €0.01 credit was received but the subsequent debit failed. My current bank account ending in 5051 appears in eBay under Payments and is marked as “Used for payouts”, but it also shows “Not possible for selling costs.” I have a Visa card ending in 0145 correctly configured as my preferred payment method for selling costs, so I do not need the bank account to pay my normal eBay fees. Nevertheless, eBay apparently still requires the bank account to pass its verification process before my payouts can be released. eBay then sent me an email saying that the €0.01 transfer/debit verification could not be completed and specifically instructed me to link my bank account through eBay's partner Trustly. This is where I have another problem: when I click the “Link bank account” button in that email, Trustly never opens. Instead, eBay redirects me back to exactly the same standard bank verification page asking me to repeat the €0.01 transfer/debit process that has already failed. I have contacted eBay support several times. At different points I was told that: I could verify the bank account by providing an official bank document. A red banner should appear in My eBay allowing me to upload the document. My case would be forwarded internally to a specialist team and I should receive a response within three business days. I should delete/re-enter or add my bank account again. Unfortunately, the document upload option/red banner for uploading documents never appeared. I have checked My eBay, Seller Cockpit/Payments, payout methods, payment information and my personal/account information. I already have recent official bank documents available for both accounts. My personal/tax information on eBay, including my Portuguese tax identification number (NIF), has also been completed. Another difficulty is contacting support. The eBay.de “Call Me” option only offers telephone numbers from Germany (+49), Austria (+43) and Switzerland (+41). I am in Portugal (+351), so I cannot use it. The automated assistant repeatedly sends me back to the same Call Me option even when I explain that I need written assistance. I have now also submitted/sent a formal payment services complaint to eBay S.à r.l. in Luxembourg, including official bank documentation, because my payouts remain blocked. At this stage, what I really need is for eBay to do one of the following: Enable the Trustly verification process correctly on my account; Enable manual bank document verification/upload; Manually review and verify my bank account ending in 5051 (or, if necessary, my alternative account ending in 0059). I do not want to keep deleting and re-adding bank accounts or repeating the same €0.01 verification because this has already failed multiple times and does not address the underlying problem. Has any seller in Portugal or another EU/SEPA country experienced this exact situation? In particular, has an eBay mentor seen a case where the email says to verify through Trustly but the Trustly button simply redirects back to the €0.01 verification page? If a mentor can escalate this or tell me how to reach the correct Payments/Verification team, I would be extremely grateful. Thank you very much for any help. Rui eBay username: dj.hi_17

    dj.hi_17
    dj.hi_17
    Posted 2 weeks ago • Last reply 2 weeks ago
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    Payment delayed: experiences and tips

    Hello everyone! I've been selling since 2022 and there were never any problems, yesterday I got the message that the payment is being held until 29.09 I just received the notification that my payment will be held until 29.09. So far there have never been any problems. And the reason given was that I haven't been around that long and haven't sold that often (only around 400-500 sales and purchases) Support said I’m already the 15th and that there seems to be a problem That made me curious how other members deal with situations like this. What experiences have you had with delayed payments on eBay? How do you handle them, and do you have any tips to avoid such situations or deal with them better? Has eBay unleashed a new AI tool on eBay users. I look forward to your replies and advice!

    daskommtallesweg
    daskommtallesweg
    Posted 3 weeks ago • Last reply 3 weeks ago
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    Multiple fees from eBay for a sales item! How does that happen?

    dub03
    dub03
    Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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    Withheld balance despite delivery and top rating – Request for help from a moderator Hello everyone,

    I’m relatively new as a seller and urgently need the help of an eBay moderator, since phone support unfortunately couldn’t help any further. This is about my second sale (value: €420.00, item number: [ 398285863131 ] ). The item was sold on August 21 and, according to the tracking information provided, was verifiably delivered to the buyer on August 26. The buyer is completely satisfied and has already left an all-around positive review. Nevertheless, the system has set an automatic hold until September 26 (30 days). According to eBay’s guidelines for new sellers, however, the money should be released 3 days after confirmed delivery if a tracking number is available. All three checkmarks in the system are green. Could a moderator please take a look at this and manually release the money? Thank you very much!

    rie-722468
    rie-722468
    Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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    Payout still isn't there yet!!!

    On 8/08/2026 I sold the hard drive (10 euros). The money was transferred to my eBay account. I still haven't received any money to this day!!!

    konstkonsta30
    konstkonsta30
    Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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    Account restriction

    My account is restricted. The chatbot keeps referring to a message or email that I supposedly received. But I haven’t received either a message or an email from eBay. What can I do? Here’s the message: "Your payouts are currently being withheld because your eBay account is restricted. Information about your account status can be found in My eBay under..."

    ibrye_55
    ibrye_55
    Posted 1 month ago • Last reply 1 month ago
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