Frequently asked questions

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in the

PayPal

app

Easily and securely send, receive and manage your payments—all in one place.

Download the app on your phone.

Get the most out of money transfers

Friendly

At last, dinner with the crew. Settle up in seconds while you keep the convo going.

Fast

At home or out on the town, send money online from just about anywhere. Fast.1

Flexible

You have choices. Send money with a credit or debit card, bank account or PayPal Balance.

Secure

Paying someone for goods or services? Get PayPal Buyer Protection on eligible items.2

How to send money through PayPal

Choose your recipient

Enter your recipient's name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number.

Enter the amount

Enter the amount you want to send and choose a currency. You can even add a personalised note.

Send money

Choose "Send". Your payment is 
on its way.

Personalise your payment

Add some flair to your payments with fun, animations, emojis or stickers when you use the mobile app.

Send money globally

Send money internationally to anyone that has a PayPal account online or through the app.

$0 transaction fee1
No transaction fees1 when you send to friends and family within Australia from your bank or PayPal balance. We never charge you fees when you pay for goods and services Australia or in AUD.
2.6 % + fixed fee
2.6% plus a fixed fee per AUD transaction when you send money using your debit card or credit card.

Send. Settle. Relax.

Pitch in for concert tickets. Pay a caregiver. Help a loved one cover rent. Send money across the table or across the globe.

Send money to just about anyone, anywhere

It’s free to send money from your account to friends, family, or paying for goods and services within the Australia. Fees apply when converting currency and sending money to an account in another country.1