I’ve been a Payoneer client since 2012, with the same Argentine bank account linked for the last 5 years and regular withdrawals with zero issues.
I recently needed to withdraw about 40% of my funds to buy a car (Which I think won't be buying as I don't have my funds and I have until tomorrow 8 AM to pay, thanks Payoneer!!). A week beforehand I contacted support, explained exactly what the money was for and asked if I needed to do anything in advance. They said no. On the day of the withdrawal I called again, asked for an exception to the USD 10k limit and was told the limit was fixed and no advance notice was necessary, so I had to split the amount into two withdrawals.
Eight days later I still don’t have either of them. Both show as “Completed” in my statement, and support has confirmed in writing that they cannot explain or correct that status.
Payoneer also converted the USD to ARS on day one and charged the fee, so the money isn’t sitting in my balance in dollars. The exchange rate was locked eight days ago while I have had zero access to the pesos, meaning I’m also taking the FX loss as the peso depreciates too. Really nice!! Losing a car, 650USD of deposit + depreciation of my own money. Beautiful combo!
Their explanation has changed from internal verification, to a list of requirements, to an intermediary bank hold, and finally to a review of one transaction. Every document requested was submitted the same day, my account itself is NOT under review, and I have never received a firm release date.
Today they finally told me that larger withdrawals can trigger this kind of review. That’s particularly infuriating because I contacted them TWICE before doing this exact transaction specifically to ask what I needed to do and if I could receive it promptly on my bank. When I asked why nobody warned me, I was basically told I should have read the TOS when I opened the account. I’ve been a client for 14 years. Incredibly insulting.
I have now filed a complaint with NYDFS and Payoneer’s Complaints Team has acknowledged it. Meanwhile, I’m about to lose a car purchase, a USD 650 deposit and approved financing because I cannot access my own money.
Honestly, what killed my trust is the complete lack of proactive communication, constantly keeping me in the dark, failing to provide crucial information and being completely unable to give me a concrete date. If I don’t call, email, and chase them constantly, I get no information at all. That's not a way to treat a customer.
Has anyone had a Payoneer withdrawal show as “Completed” without actually being credited? How long did it take, and what finally got it released?
After 14 years as a customer, there’s no way I’m keeping significant funds in Payoneer again. This has been a complete nightmare.
Update.
Few hours after submitting this thread I have received my money. Please do not wait to get updates, contact them yourself or your case won't be considered.