Send money online

A trusted way to send online.

It’s quick, handy, and fee-free when you send money from your bank or balance to just about anyone in the US.1

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Friendly

At last, dinner with the crew. Transfer money in a flash 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, PayPal balance1, or bank account.

Secure

Need a safe way to send money to someone you don’t know? We can help. Plus, get PayPal Purchase Protection on eligible items.2

Here’s how to send money. It’s easy as 1-2-3

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 personalized note.

Go

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

Personalize your payment

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

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Send money globally

Use our Xoom service to transfer money to over 130 countries, even if your recipient doesn’t have a PayPal or Xoom account.3

Send money globally  

It’s your money. Choose how you pay.

Fee-free

$0
transaction fees when you send to friends and family within the US from your bank or PayPal balance.1 We never charge you fees when you pay for goods and services in the US or in USD.

Flexible

2.9%
per transaction + $0.30 when you send money using your debit card, credit card, or PayPal Credit4 or PayPal Debit Card©.5

Per US transaction

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.1

Frequently asked questions

* Some banks may charge a fee for transfers. Contact your bank directly for more information.
A standard transfer to a bank account usually takes 1 business day but sometimes it may take up to 5 business days, depending on your bank’s clearing process.

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1
An account with PayPal is required to send and receive money. A PayPal Balance account is required to hold and use a balance.
2
Available on eligible purchases. Terms and limitations apply. See PayPal Purchase Protection terms and conditions.
3
Fees and limitations apply. In addition to the transaction fees, Xoom also makes money when it changes your US dollars into a different currency. No PayPal or Xoom account necessary.
4
Fees are subject to change. Learn more.
5
The PayPal Debit Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated.  Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. This is a debit card linked to your PayPal Balance account and is not a credit card. Card may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. The Bancorp Bank, N.A. is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services or offers from PayPal.
PayPal is not a bank and does not itself take deposits. You will not receive any interest, credit, or other earnings on the funds in your PayPal Balance account. Your U.S. dollar PayPal Balance funds are eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance up to applicable limits only if you have a PayPal Debit Card, have enrolled in Direct Deposit, or have bought or received cryptocurrency. FDIC insurance does not protect you against the failure of PayPal. See PayPal Balance Terms and Conditions.