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From settling household bills to paying for your next fitness class, sending money is fast, secure, and easy.

Trusted global transfers

Send money to friends and family internationally in 110+ countries and markets.

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Donate to support a cause or fundraiser that you believe in.

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Pay it safely

with QR

Open the PayPal app, point with your camera, and keep it moving with touchless transactions.

Get paid with a personal profile

Create your profile. Share it. Receive money. Let friends find you easily in the app or keep your profile private.

Frequently asked questions

How do I receive money using PayPal?

To accept money sent via PayPal, you must open a PayPal account and confirm your email address.

Here’s how to request money with the PayPal app:

  1. Go to Request
  2. Select the person you are requesting money from
  3. Enter the amount and add a note if you’d like
  4. Select Review
  5. Review your request and select “Request Now”

How do I send money using PayPal?

Send money domestically or internationally with the PayPal app:

  1. Go to Send
  2. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number
  3. Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you’d like
  4. Choose your payment type and payment method
  5. Review the transaction information, including all applicable fees, and select "Send”

You can also send money internationally for cash pick up, directly to a bank account and more with Xoom, a PayPal service.

What are the fees for sending money using PayPal?

Sending domestic personal transactions fees:​

If the payment method is a PayPal balance, bank account, or Amex Send Account, there is no fee; if the payment method is another card, the fee will be 2.90% + a fixed fee.

International fees apply for money sent abroad.

Why can't I send money using a balance?

To use a balance as a payment method, you need to have a PayPal Balance account.

You'll be able to get a PayPal Balance account when someone sends you money. Once you click Accept the Money, you’ll see two options: Transfer it to your bank and Keep it in PayPal. Click Keep it in PayPal and follow the steps.

How do I pay with a QR code?

QR code payments allow you to get paid in person with PayPal just by displaying your QR code for customers to scan using the PayPal app. It's free to create and share a QR code.

You may download your QR code directly, and then you're ready to start using your code to receive payments straight away.

To pay, your customer opens the camera on their phone or their PayPal app and scans the code to pay.

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