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Does PayPal support international transactions

Yes, PayPal supports international transactions, letting you send and request payments with people in more than 110 countries.

A PayPal overview of cross-border use starts with how a transfer is made. International payments are sent from the website or mobile app in a few steps.

  1. Log in: Open your PayPal account on the website or app.
  2. Choose Send and Request: Select this option to start a payment.
  3. Add the recipient: Enter their name, email address, mobile number or PayPal handle.
  4. Set the amount: Type the amount and pick the currency the recipient should get.
  5. Review costs: Check the exchange rate, transfer fee and total before continuing.
  6. Send: Confirm your payment method, such as your PayPal balance or bank account, and send.

Several costs can apply to an international PayPal payment.

  • Cross-border fee: Personal transfers abroad usually carry a fee, which can be a percentage or a fixed amount depending on your region.
  • Currency conversion: When the payment needs converting, PayPal adds a markup on top of the base exchange rate.
  • Funding source: Paying by credit or debit card typically costs more than paying from a bank balance.

Different services suit different kinds of cross-border payments.

  • PayPal: Sends and requests payments between PayPal users in more than 110 countries using an email, phone number or handle.
  • Xoom: A PayPal service that sends money to more than 160 countries, with delivery to bank accounts or for cash pickup.
  • Skydo: An RBI-authorised cross-border payments platform that lets Indian freelancers, exporters and small businesses receive payments from international clients into their Indian bank account.
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