Hi,
That’s a very common situation when using PayPal with a linked FAB account, so you’re not alone.First, it’s important to note that PayPal and FAB don’t show real-time balances to each other. PayPal only records the transaction amount and status, while your actual FAB balance updates only on the bank side.Here are a few safe and reliable tips you can use:

• Check PayPal activity first:
Go to your PayPal wallet and open the specific transaction. It will clearly show whether the amount was completed, pending, or reversed, along with the exact debit or credit value.

• Confirm from FAB using alternate methods:
If the FAB website or app is unavailable, you can still verify changes through FAB SMS alerts, ATM mini statements, or the mobile app once access is restored. These are the only places where your true balance reflects PayPal deductions or credits.

• Allow processing time:
PayPal transfers linked to FAB sometimes take 24–72 hours to fully reflect, especially for withdrawals. So a delay doesn’t always mean an issue.

I found this guide helpful because it explains all FAB balance check options (online, SMS, ATM, and app) in one place, which is useful when bank access is limited:
👉 As a general rule, always rely on PayPal for transaction confirmation and FAB channels for actual balance verification. Using both together keeps things accurate and secure.Hope this helps 👍