Frequently asked questions

What can I create a pool for?

Do I need an account with PayPal to start a pool?

How much does it cost?

What payment methods are accepted for contributions? Is there a fee to contribute?

Can someone contribute to a pool anonymously?

Can I adjust the end date and goal of my pool?

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Share the cost from the start

Simple to use

Setup is a breeze with PayPal.¹ And anyone across the globe can contribute—even friends and family members who don’t use PayPal yet.

Create for free

Free to set up. Free to transfer funds to your PayPal balance. Plus there’s no cost to chip in from a PayPal balance or bank in the US.

All in one place

Share your pool. Track your progress. Spend your pooled money wherever you pay with PayPal, or transfer to your bank.¹

Peace of mind

For you and your friends. Payments are encrypted, keeping your group’s full financial info secure, and 24/7 fraud monitoring helps protect your transactions.

Easily collect group money

No more IOUs or waiting to get paid back. Keep tabs on contributions with real-time notifications. Track your progress and pool total—separate from your personal balance.

Track your pool together

Anyone in your pool can view the total amount collected. And friends who use PayPal can track contributions, comments, and fund transfers along the way.

How to pool money

Enter the details

Name your pool and tell your group what you’re collecting money for. Add an end date and an optional goal amount.

Gather your group

Share your pool so friends and family can chip in—even if they don’t have an account with PayPal.

Track your progress

Easily track and manage contributions. And get notified when someone chips in.

Spend or send

Instantly transfer funds to your PayPal balance to spend online or in stores, send to friends or family,² or transfer the money to your bank.

Pool money

Start a pool.

Grab some friends. Chip in together.

No need to foot the bill. Collect money up front for group gifts or shared experiences and skip the hassle of settling up afterward.¹

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