PayPal Chargeback Time Limits: Don't Miss Your Window

PayPal provides buyer protection, but the clock starts ticking the moment you make the transaction...\n\n## The 180-Day Rule\nYou generally have 180 days to open a dispute. However, for certain unauthorized transactions, the window can be smaller.\n\n## Escalating to a Claim\nOpening a dispute is just step one. You must escalate it to a claim within 20 days, or it automatically closes.