How to request money on paypal as friends and family

You can easily send money fast with Google Pay.

You can send money to anyone in the US with a QR code or with their name, phone number, or email address.

To send money to friends and family with Google Pay, you need:

  • An internet connection
  • A US phone number
  • An email address

Send money with the new Google Pay app

Important: If you try to send money to someone not in your contact list, you get an alert. Before you send money, verify the phone number and name of the recipient.

You can send money to friends and family with a bank account or debit card. To send money with your Google Pay balance, verify your identity. The fastest method to send money to someone is with your Google Pay balance or a debit card.

If the person you want to send money to isn’t on the new Google Pay app or doesn’t allow people to search for them, you can still use a debit card or a Google Pay balance to send them money.

Common reasons why you can’t find someone

  • They haven’t downloaded the new Google Pay app
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  • They don’t have a phone number in:
    • United States (US)
    • Singapore (SG)
    • India (IN)
  • In Google Pay, they haven’t opted in to the “Help People Find You” setting.
    • If this setting isn’t turned on, a person isn’t searchable unless you’re already connected to them on Google Pay.

You can search for someone in your contacts with their name, phone number, or email.

  • If a person is in your device contacts: You should be able to search for them with their name.
  • If a person isn’t in your device contacts: To search for them, you must enter their full email address or phone number.

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We all love money, just as much as we love to make life a little easier. Luckily for all of us, PayPal tends to agree. It’s one of the best platforms for sending and receiving money, and things couldn’t be simpler. Once you’ve created an account, you must give someone your email address to receive money on PayPal. Really, it’s as simple as that!

Read also: What is PayPal, and how do you use it?

Ok, so there is a bit more to it than that, but the fact remains that it’s quick and easy to receive money on PayPal. Here’s everything you need to know.

How to receive money on PayPal

How to request money on paypal as friends and family

If you have a PayPal account and know your email address, you already know how to receive money on PayPal. All you need to do is give someone your email address, and they can send you money through PayPal. In fact, you don’t even need a PayPal account for someone to send you money. You will need to create an account to claim it, but as long as the sender correctly inputs your email address as the recipient, the funds will be waiting for you.

Read also: How to set up a PayPal account

Once the sender has your email account, all he has to do is sign into his PayPal account, click on the three-dot menu button next to the PayPal balance and then select Send or request money. The user can then select the Send tab and enter your email address. He can then input how much money he wants to send you, and click Continue. The sender will be asked what kind of transaction this is. Follow instructions to finish the transaction.

Step-by-step instructions to send money on PayPal:

  1. Log in to PayPal.com.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu button next to your PayPal balance.
  3. Select Send or request money.
  4. Click on the Request tab.
  5. Enter the person’s email.
  6. Hit Next.
  7. Enter the amount and hit Continue.
  8. Select the type of transaction this is, and follow instructions to finish the transactions.

This method relies on another person actively sending you money, but there are ways to request money on PayPal as well. We’ll run through the steps for the web, but they’re virtually identical on the PayPal app.

You don't need an account for someone to send you money, but you do need one to claim it.

Once you’ve logged in, click on the three-dot menu button next to your PayPal balance, then select Send or request money. Click the Request tab. Enter the person’s email, then hit Next. Enter the amount, then hit Request.

We won’t cover it in this guide, but you can create an invoice from the right side of this screen, create a Paypal.me link where people can send you money, or create a money pool.

Step-by-step instructions to receive money on PayPal:

  1. Log in to PayPal.com.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu button next to your PayPal balance.
  3. Select Send or request money.
  4. Click on the Request tab.
  5. Enter the person’s email.
  6. Hit Next.
  7. Enter the amount, currency type, and (optional) a note.
  8. Click Request Now.

See also: How to add money to PayPal

Are there PayPal fees involved?

How to request money on paypal as friends and family

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PayPal has plenty of small fees involved, but they are very lenient on basic transactions between common users. If the sender sends the money using the PayPal balance or a linked bank account, using the friends and family transaction type, there is no fee involved. The only issue is that there is no customer protection when using friends and family, which makes it a bad choice when paying for goods and services.

PayPal also waives fees on AmexSend accounts. There is, however, a 2.9% fee for using a card and a fixed fee that will vary depending on the currency used ($0.30 if using USD).

Receiving international payments on PayPal is also subject to specific fees for personal and business transfers. This is typically 5% of the amount with a minimum fee of $.99 and a maximum of $4.99.

How long does it take to receive money on PayPal?

How to request money on paypal as friends and family

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The answer depends on the source of the funding from the sender. It takes just a few minutes to send from their PayPal balance or a debit/credit card. If the money comes from a linked bank account, it can take two to three business days to clear the bank. As a result, it may not be faster to receive money on PayPal than via standard bank transfer in some situations.


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FAQs

PayPal has some transaction limits. These vary by market, but we’ll focus on USA policies. People without a PayPal account can send as much as $4,000. If you have a verified PayPal account, you can send as much as $10,000 per transaction, but there is no total limit.

You can cancel PayPal money transfers, but only under particular circumstances: if the recipient has no account or the account isn’t verified. Otherwise, completed transactions will require a refund or dispute.

PayPal transfers using the PayPal balance or debit/credit card are almost instantaneous. If using a bank account, transfers can take about two to three days.

Friends and family transfers are reserved for personal transactions. As such, they aren’t covered by buyer protection. If you send someone money as friends and family, you will get no help from PayPal in case of any purchase issues.

Can you request money through PayPal friends and family?

No cost when requesting money from friends and family online with PayPal, making it easier than ever to get paid back.

How do I send a request on PayPal friends and family?

Click “Send & Request” on the navigation bar at the top of the screen. 3. Enter the phone number, contact name or email address of the person you're sending money to, or select a contact that's already attached to your account.

How do I change my goods and services payment to friends and family?

How do I change someone from goods and services to friends and family PayPal? Here's how easy it is: Log into your account at Send Money, Pay Online or Set Up a Merchant Account - PayPal , select “Pay or send money” and choose whether you're paying for goods or services or sending money to friends and family.

How do I request money on PayPal?

How to request money (in 3 simple steps).
Launch your app. Then choose Request in your feed..
Enter an amount. Choose a PayPal contact and enter the amount you need..
Customize and go. Add an emoji, sticker, or friendly note. Then, choose Request Now..