update from 10 months ago: fees are lower than they were and the discount maths has changed
how long do you wait before chasing an unconfirmed
Spun off from a message in #payments on 2025-08-05. 16 messages, 2 participants.
- split_the_cost — how long do you wait before chasing an unconfirmed payment 16:25
is there a way to verify an address belongs to who you think it does
i wait for the confirmations the supplier states and then one more before i chase anything
i wait for the confirmations the supplier states and then one more before i chase anything
i keep every transaction reference in a note with the order. it has been useful twice
a bank transfer leaves a paper trail and no recourse. people should know both halves of that
has anyone been asked to pay a second time
polite message usually fixes it
check first and last four
paying in two parts is sometimes offered and it does not reduce your risk, it splits it
wait for confirmations
the discount pattern is roughly ten percent almost everywhere and it is a real saving at volume
paying in two parts is sometimes offered and it does not reduce your risk, it splits it
invoice says €55 and my total came out different, whos wrong
post it in scam watch
check the first four and the last four characters of the address. every single time, no exceptions