How to send via friends and family on PayPal

To send money via Friends and Family on PayPal, log into your account, click Send & Request, enter the recipient's email or mobile number, input the amount, and select Sending to a friend under the payment type before confirming. This option is meant for personal, non-commercial transfers and typically carries no fee when funded from your PayPal balance or linked bank account, though currency conversion fees may apply for international transactions.

If you're an Indian freelancer or exporter receiving international payments regularly, PayPal overview can help you compare options, but platforms like Skydo offer a more cost-effective alternative. Skydo is RBI-authorised, delivers competitive exchange rates with transparent pricing, and is built specifically for cross-border business payments to India, making it faster and more economical than consumer-focused services for professional use.