How to activate PayPal in India

To activate PayPal in India, visit the PayPal website and sign up for a business or personal account using your email address, phone number, and PAN card details. Complete the email verification process and link an Indian bank account or card to send and receive money. However, PayPal in India has restrictions: you cannot receive international payments directly into a personal account, and business accounts face high currency conversion fees, typically 3% to 4% above the mid-market rate.

For Indian freelancers and exporters who need a more cost-effective solution, Skydo offers a streamlined alternative. As an RBI-authorised cross-border payments platform, Skydo enables you to receive international payments faster and at lower costs than traditional options. You can review the PayPal overview to understand how different platforms compare for receiving foreign payments. Skydo eliminates many of the friction points associated with PayPal, making it easier to get paid for your global work while keeping more of what you earn.