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An account with PayPal is required to create a Pool. Fees apply when converting currency and sending money in currencies other than euros to an account abroad. See fees. Terms and limitations apply.
Pool money
Start a pool.
Grab some friends.
Chip in together.
No need to foot the bill. Collect money in advance for group gifts or shared experiences and skip the hassle of reimbursement afterward.
A smart way to pool money
Simple to use
Setup is a breeze with PayPal.1 And even friends and family members who don’t use PayPal can contribute.
Free to create
Free to transfer to your PayPal balance. Free to transfer in EUR within Germany and the EEC. Cross-border transactions may incur fees. PayPal exchange rates may be applied to currency conversions. For more information, see the Terms and Conditions.
All in one place
Share your pool. Track your progress. Spend your pooled money wherever you pay with PayPal, or transfer to your bank.
Peace of mind
Transactions are encrypted, so your group’s financial details are secure. We don’t share full financial info with merchants.
No more waiting to get paid back.
As the pool creator, you can keep tabs on contributions with real-time notifications. Track your progress and pool total—separate from your personal PayPal balance.
Track your pool together
Anyone in your group can view the total amount collected. And friends who use PayPal can track contributions, comments, and 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 the link 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
Quickly transfer money to your PayPal balance to spend online, or send to friends, family, or your bank.
Frequently asked questions
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