Frequently asked questions

Your guide to smart online payments.

All our articles to help you know about how to send money online – quickly, easily, and securely.

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Easily and securely send, receive, and manage your payments—all in one place. Download the app on your phone or sign up for free online.

Get the most out of money transfers

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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.

Send money globally.

Send money to friends & family abroad in over 110 countries—or get even more delivery options with Xoom.3 Fees and restrictions apply.

Personalise your payment.

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

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 UK. Fees apply when converting currency and sending money to an account in another country*