From your PayPal app, here's how to check the status of a payment:

1. Scroll down to Your activity near the bottom of the screen. Here you will see your most recent transactions.
2. To see more, tap the arrow next to Your activity.
3. To filter your transactions, tap the icon in the top right corner.

From your computer, here's how:

1. Your most recent activity will appear on the Summary page under Recent activity.
2. To see more transactions, click the arrow next to Recent activity or click Activity at the top of the page.
3. You can filter your transactions by clicking the Filters link next to the search bar at the top of the page. 
4. The status of your transaction will be listed below the recipients' name.