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What is the difference between available and reserved balance?

Deposits & WithdrawalsLast reviewed Oct 8, 2026

Your wallet shows two numbers.

  • Available balance is money you can spend or withdraw.
  • Reserved is the total of your active escrow deals. When you pay for a deal, the amount leaves your available balance straight away and is held in escrow until the deal finishes.

If a deal is cancelled before delivery, the full amount comes back to your available balance. Your transaction history lists your recent movements; "Platform Fee" rows describe a fee that has been charged but do not move your balance a second time.

Money in a pending withdrawal request is also set aside, so you can't spend it while the request is waiting.

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