You’re taken to itsTransaction detailspage.

At the top of the page should be the phrasePayment status.

If the text saysPendingorUnclaimed, there should also be a visibleCancelbutton.

PayPal transaction details page.

You’re shown a confirmation screen.

Select theCancel Paymentbutton at the bottom.

Your PayPal transaction will now be reversed.

PayPal automatic payment billing details page.

When Can I Cancel a PayPal Payment?

Unfortunately, it’s possible for you to’t reverse or cancel a PayPal transaction that’s been completed.

Payment can only be canceled if it’s marked asPendingorUnclaimedon itsTransaction detailspage.

What Happens When PayPal Refunds Money?

If a PayPal transaction is successfully canceled, the funds are returned to you.

The easiest way to do this is to email them using the address associated with their PayPal account.

A last resort should be to file a dispute via thePayPal Resolution Center.

Canceling an automatic payment only cancels future payments and won’t refund past transactions.

From your PayPal dashboard, select theSettingsgear icon in the top-right corner.

SelectFinancial Informationfrom the left menu.

Scroll down toAutomatic paymentsand select theManage automatic paymentsbutton.

opt for name of the automatic payment you want to stop.

You’re taken to aBilling Detailspage.

Next toStatus, select theCancellink to stop the recurring payments.