*Sending and receiving money requires a PayPal account.
The recipient will need to create a PayPal account if they don't already have one.
Send and request money
Send and request money around the world
Send and request money to people in 110+ countries. It’s fast, easy, and secure.
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Fast transfers
Send money from just about anywhere to a PayPal account, in just a few minutes.
Secure international payments
Every payment is encrypted. PayPal works hard to keep both your financial info and your recipient’s info secure. This way, you can send and request money abroad confidently.
Flexible options
Send money to another PayPal account. Transfer cash for pickup with Xoom service.1 Or send directly to banks, mobile wallets, and more.
Clear fees, upfront rates
Review your exact fees and currency conversion so you can be sure of the amount your recipient will receive.
Get paid quickly and easily
Your PayPal.Me link makes it easy for people to pay you. Create your profile. Share your link in an email, a text message, a chat, or on social media. And you’re ready to get paid.2
How to send and request money through PayPal
Choose your recipient
Enter your recipient's name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number.
Select your currency
Choose the currency in which you’re sending money.
Review and send payment
Make sure everything looks good and easily send in the app or online with autopay.
Pick a way to request
Enter your contact’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number.
Enter the amount
Enter the amount you want to request and choose a currency. You can even add a personalised note.
Review and request money
Make sure everything looks the way you want it to. Then request it. We’ll take care of the rest.
Free domestic transfers
in local currency
It’s free to send money within the same country and currency. Fees apply when converting currency and sending money to an account in another country.* 2
Frequently asked questions
All in the PayPal app
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