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Sending and receiving funds requires an account with PayPal.
Request and receive money
Get paid. Use the cash right away.
Split a bill. Collect rent from your roomies. Get paid back for dinner. Then get instant access to the money as soon as it hits your PayPal balance.1
Fast. Safe. Simple.
Chances are, they already have PayPal
With over 400+ million active accounts, it’s easy to get paid back from friends who use PayPal.1
The money goes right to your balance1
You get instant access to spend or send your cash from your PayPal balance.1
Group expenses are easy to share
Quickly split any tab among multiple friends on PayPal.
Smart protections are built in
Every payment with PayPal is encrypted. And we don’t share your full financial info.
It’s easy to send
Share your PayPal handle.2 If you're face-to-face, show them your personal QR code for a fast way to get paid. It all starts in the app.
Instant access to your money
Once the money hits your PayPal balance, you’re all set. Send money to friends1, split bills, and shop online with millions of merchants around the world.
Request money.
Here’s how:
Find your people
Choose one of your contacts. Or type in their email or phone number.
Make it personal
Add a note or emoji. Or if it’s for your side hustle, let them know you appreciate them.
Give it a quick look
Make sure everything looks the way you want it to. Then send it. We’ll take care of the rest.
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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.