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How much of my money is being held in reserve?

To find out how much money is being held or in reserve:

Log in to your PayPal business account.
Click My Account near the top of the page.
Click Pending Balance under the 'PayPal Balance' section.

On this page, you’ll also see a list of transactions that are being held or are under review.

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