Used PayPal for a purchase that ended up getting canceled right after checkout. The seller processed the refund quickly, and I received a confirmation email shortly after. To get a better idea of what to expect, I looked through paypal customer service where people shared a mix of timelines. In my case, the funds appeared in my PayPal balance within two business days, and everything went smoothly. I’ve found that refund speed often depends on the original payment method used during checkout.