To send money to someone using PayPal, log in to your account, go to Send & Request, enter the recipient’s information, the amount, choose your payment method, and then click Send.
The process involves 7 steps.
1. Access PayPal
- You can do this through the PayPal website or the PayPal mobile app.
- Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Initiate the Payment
- Look for options like “Send & Request” or “Payments”.
- Select the “Send” option.
3. Enter Recipient Information
- You’ll need the recipient’s information, which could be their email address, mobile phone number, PayPal username or name.
- If they have a paypal.me link, you can also use that.
4. Enter the Amount
- Specify the amount of money you want to send.
- Choose the currency if applicable.
5. Choose Payment Type
PayPal usually gives you options like “Friends and Family” (Typically used for personal payments), “Goods and Services” (Used for business transactions, offering buyer protection).
6. Select Payment Method
Choose how you want to fund the payment (e.g., PayPal balance, linked bank account, debit card, or credit card).
7. Review and Confirm
- Carefully review all the transaction details.
- Confirm the payment to complete the process.
Here are some important things that you should consider when sending payments.
Fees
PayPal’s fee structure can vary depending on factors like:
- The type of payment (friends/family vs. goods/services).
- Whether it’s a domestic or international transaction.
- The funding source.
Be sure to check the fees before finalizing the payment.
Security
- PayPal employs security measures to protect transactions.
- Always double-check the recipient’s information to avoid sending money to the wrong person.
Payment Type Selection
Choosing the correct Payment type is very important. If you are buying goods or services, always choose that option, to have buyer protection.
PayPal.Me
PayPal.Me links offer a simplified way to send and receive money.
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