Send money

1. Log in to your PayPal account.
2. Choose “Send & Request.”
3. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number. Choose “Next.”
4. Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you’d like. Select “Continue.”
5. Choose whether you’re “Paying for an item or Service” or “Sending to a friend.”
6. Select how you want to pay and choose “Next.”
7. Review the information and select “Send Payment Now.”

1. Open the app and log in to your account.
2. Choose “Payments” and then “Pay.” Or, select the “Send” button.
3. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number. Choose “Next.”
4. Enter the amount, choose the currency, and add a note if you wish. Select “Next.”
5. Select “Friends and Family” or “Goods and Services.” Choose “Next.”
6. Review the details and select “Send.”

Yes you can. Here’s how.

1. Choose “Send & Request.”
2. Select “Send.”
3. Enter your recipient’s name, PayPal username, email, or mobile number. Choose “Next.”
4. Enter the amount you want to gift.
5. Select “Change” next to “paying for an item or service.”
6. Choose the present icon. Select a card theme and add a personal note.
7. Select “Next.” Then choose “Continue” to confirm your transaction.

There are no transaction fees for sending money to friends and family within Canada from your bank or PayPal account. However, if you choose to send money using a credit or debit card, there is a 2.9% + fixed fee. We don’t charge you fees when you pay for goods and services in Canada or in CAD. Fees are subject to change and may apply for currency conversion. Learn more about PayPal's fees here.

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