What is an eCheque?

An eCheque is an electronic funds transfer that withdraws money directly from your bank account. It's just like writing a cheque, only it is done electronically. When you send money with an eCheque, the transaction will be held as pending for seven to nine working days, until the electronic funds transfer has cleared your bank.

• When you send money with an eCheque from a UK bank account, the transaction is held as pending for seven to nine working days, until the electronic funds transfer clears your bank
• When you send money with an eCheque from a US bank account, the transaction is held as pending for three to four working days, until the electronic funds transfer clears your bank
• When you send money with an eCheque from a Canadian bank account, the transaction is held as pending for seven to eight working days, until the electronic funds transfer clears your bank
• When you send money with an eCheque from an Australian bank account, the transaction is held as pending for two to three business days, until the electronic funds transfer clears your bank.
  

How do I use eCheque?

Select eCheque as your payment method when you send money.

To pay by eCheque follow these steps:

Here's how:

• Log in to your PayPal account.
• Click the Send Money tab.
• Enter the required information.
• Click Continue
• Click the More Funding Options link.
• Select the eCheque radio button
• Click Continue
• Review the information and click Send Money to complete the transaction

Why should I use an eCheque?

When you use eCheque, you don't have to have a credit card or alternative funding source attached to your PayPal account. In addition, using eCheque means you won't incur credit card debt, since the money comes directly out of your bank account. eCheque is like writing a cheque, only faster and more secure.

When you pay for your order via PayPal and have used an eCheque Egyptian Dreams receives the following information from PayPal:

Dear Egyptian Dreams,

This email confirms that you have received a Pending eCheque Payment for <amount removed> GBP from <name removed>

This eCheque Payment will remain "Uncleared" until the funds have cleared from the sender's account, which usually takes seven to nine working days. If you are posting an item, please do not send your item until the funds have cleared into your Paypal account. You will be notified by email when the funds have cleared into your PayPal balance.

If you log into your account on the Egyptian Dreams web site you can tell if we have received payment or not. If your order status still says "Paypal Processing" then we have not received payment and cannot process your order. If it says "Processing" or "Packing" then we are processing your order ready for dispatch.

The second we actually receive your payment you should receive a confirmation email also, confirming your order.

Hopefully the information above helps explain the process of paying via eCheque through PayPal and clears up any misunderstanding about orders believed to have been delayed by Egyptian Dreams. We gain nothing by delaying your order. Please read our customer reviews; you will see we have a reputation for shipping orders very quickly!

Obviously if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.