PayPal Consumer Fees (2024)

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In an effort to provide customers access to critical funds, PayPal will be temporarily waiving some of its fees for customers sending funds to Ukrainian PayPal accounts or receiving funds into Ukrainian PayPal accounts until further notice. Exchange rates or fees charged by a customer's card issuer or bank may still apply. Please see the fees for Ukrainian personal accounts page and this Help Center article for updates and more information about our services for Ukrainian customers.


Last Updated: 14, August 2023

You can find details about changes to our rates and fees and when they will apply on our Policy Updates Page. You can also view these changes by clicking ‘Legal’ at the bottom of any web-page and then selecting ‘Policy Updates’.

Domestic: A transaction occurring when both the sender and receiver are registered with or identified by PayPal as residents in the European Economic Area (EEA).

International: A transaction occurring when the sender and receiver are registered with or identified by PayPal as residents of different markets. Certain markets are grouped together when calculating international transaction rates. For a listing of our groupings, please access our Market/Region Grouping Table.

International euro (EUR) or Swedish krona (SEK) transactions where both the sender and the receiver are registered with or identified by PayPal as resident in the European Economic Area (EEA) are treated as domestic transactions for the purpose of applying fees.

Market Code Table: We may refer to two-letter market codes throughout our fee pages. For a complete listing of PayPal market codes, please access our Market Code Table.

Relevant Market/
Region

Rates published below apply to PayPal accounts of residents of the following market/region:

Market/Region list

Vatican City (VA)

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Buying with PayPal

It’s free to use PayPal to pay for a purchase or any other type of commercial transaction unless it involves a currency conversion.

Online or in-store

Rate
No Fee (when no currency conversion is involved)

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Sending money

When you send money (initiated from the “Friends and Family” tab of the “Send Money” flow) to friends and family without making an underlying commercial transaction (that is, the payment is not for the purchase of goods or services or for making any other commercial transaction), we call that a “personal transaction”.

The rates relating to personal transactions are set out below.

Sending domestic personal transactions

Rate
No fee (when no currency conversion is involved)

Sending international personal transactions

Market of recipient's addressRate
European Economic Area
  • When transaction currency is EUR or SEK
  • No fee (when no currency conversion is involved)
    Any other market/region5.00% of the transaction amount
  • The minimum fee is 1.99 EUR and the maximum fee is 3.99 EUR.
  • Fees charged in different currencies for sending payments: We will collect the fee from balance in the currency in which the fee is payable. To do this, we may need to convert the fee amount from your sending balance into the currency in which the fee is payable, in which case the fees for "Conversions in all other cases" also apply.

    Receiving personal transactions

    Rate
    No fee (when no currency conversion is involved)

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    PayPal Payouts

    PayPal Payouts (which includes the service formerly known as Mass Pay) allows you to easily send payments to multiple recipients at once. We charge you a fee for each payment you send using PayPal Payouts. The fee is based on the type of payment and currency in which it is sent.

    Sending PayPal Payouts

    TransactionRate
    Domestic PayPal Payouts2,00% of total transaction amount (not to exceed the domestic maximum fee cap below)
    Other International PayPal Payouts2,00% of total transaction amount (not to exceed the international maximum fee cap below)

    Maximum fee cap for PayPal Payouts

    Based on payment currency:

    CurrencyDomestic Maximum Fee CapInternational Maximum Fee Cap
    Australian dollar16.00 AUD100.00 AUD
    Brazilian real24.00 BRL150.00 BRL
    Canadian dollar14.00 CAD90.00 CAD
    Czech koruna280.00 CZK1700.00 CZK
    Danish krone84.00 DKK500.00 DKK
    Euro12.00 EUR70.00 EUR
    Hong Kong dollar110.00 HKD660.00 HKD
    Hungarian forint3080.00 HUF18,500.00 HUF
    Israeli new shekel50.00 ILS320.00 ILS
    Japanese yen1200.00 JPY8000.00 JPY
    Malaysian ringgit50.00 MYR300.00 MYR
    Mexican peso170.00 MXN1080.00 MXN
    New Taiwan dollar440.00 TWD2700.00 TWD
    New Zealand dollar20.00 NZD120.00 NZD
    Norwegian krone90.00 NOK540.00 NOK
    Philippine peso640.00 PHP3800.00 PHP
    Polish zloty46.00 PLN280.00 PLN
    Russian ruble480.00 RUB2800.00 RUB
    Singapore dollar20.00 SGD120.00 SGD
    Swedish krona100.00 SEK640.00 SEK
    Swiss franc16.00 CHF100.00 CHF
    Thai baht460.00 THB2800.00 THB
    UK pounds sterling10.00 GBP60.00 GBP
    US dollar14.00 USD90.00 USD

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    Currency Conversions

    For information about how we convert currency, please see the user agreement.

    Please access the Currency Converter tool below to indicate the applicable rate that may apply to your transaction. Any rates shown are subject to change based on time and date of the completed transaction.

    Currency Converter Tool

    Converting balance for a business account and transactions for which a receiver has agreed to bear the currency conversion

    Rate
    3.0% above the base exchange rate

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    Other Customer Fees

    Included below are fees associated with events, requests, or actions that may happen when you use your account.

    Other Fees

    ActivityDescriptionRate
    Bank Return on Transfer out of PayPalThis fee is charged when a transfer out of PayPal is attempted by a user and it fails because incorrect bank account information or delivery information is provided.3.00 EUR
    Credit Card and Debit Card Confirmation(s)Some users, in order to increase their sending limit or as PayPal may determine, may be charged a credit card and debit card link and confirmation fee. This amount will be refunded when you successfully complete the credit card or debit card verification process.See Credit Card and Debit Card Link and Confirmation Table below.
    Records RequestThis fee will apply for requests of information relating to why we had reasonable justification to refuse your payment order. We will not charge you for records requested in connection with your good-faith assertion of an error in your PayPal account.12.00 EUR (per item)

    Credit Card and Debit Card Link and Confirmation Table

    CurrencyRate
    Australian dollar2.00 AUD
    Brazilian real4.00 BRL
    Canadian dollar2.45 CAD
    Czech koruna50.00 CZK
    Danish krone12.50 DKK
    Euro1.50 EUR
    Hong Kong dollar15.00 HKD
    Hungarian forint400.00 HUF
    Israeli new shekel8.00 ILS
    Japanese yen200.00 JPY
    Malaysian ringgitNot Applicable
    Mexican peso20.00 MXN
    CurrencyRate
    New Taiwan dollar70.00 TWD
    New Zealand dollar3.00 NZD
    Norwegian krone15.00 NOK
    Philippine peso100.00 PHP
    Polish zloty6.50 PLN
    Russian ruble60.00 RUB
    Singapore dollar3.00 SGD
    Swedish krona15.00 SEK
    Swiss franc3.00 CHF
    Thai baht70.00 THB
    UK pounds sterling1.00 GBP
    US dollar1.95 USD

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    PayPal Consumer Fees (2024)

    FAQs

    Is there a way to waive PayPal fees? ›

    The PayPal transaction fee is waived if you send money from your online PayPal account, a linked bank account, or from the PayPal Cash app. But you'll be hit with a 2.9% fee and a 30-cent fixed transaction fee if you make a payment with your PayPal credit, debit, or credit card.

    Can I pass on PayPal fees to customer? ›

    A common way to negate PayPal fees is by passing them on to your customer or client, but this can get tricky in terms of ethics and legality. Per PayPal's user agreement, you agree to not surcharge your clients for transaction fees.

    How do I escape PayPal fees? ›

    How to avoid PayPal fees
    1. Use the "Friends and Family" option. When sending money through PayPal, you have the option to use the 'Friends and Family' category instead of 'Goods and Services'. ...
    2. Receive payments in the same currency. ...
    3. Offer local pickup or delivery options. ...
    4. Use other payment methods if possible.
    Jun 21, 2024

    Should buyers pay PayPal fees? ›

    Buying with PayPal

    It's free to use PayPal to pay for a purchase or any other type of commercial transaction unless it involves a currency conversion.

    Is there a way to use PayPal without fees? ›

    If the payment method is a PayPal balance, bank account, or Amex Send Account, there is no fee; if the payment method is another card, the fee will be 2.90% + a fixed fee. International fees apply for money sent abroad. Learn more about our fees here.

    Can you negotiate PayPal fees? ›

    Negotiate fees for high transaction volume

    To receive such an offer, you need to contact PayPal's sales team, which you can do on the official website. Then, you will get an answer on whether you are eligible for this offer criteria.

    Why is PayPal charging me a fee to send money to a friend? ›

    Personal payments aren't covered by PayPal Purchase Protection. You can make a personal payment to anyone in the US for free if you use your bank account or PayPal Balance. If you use a debit or credit card, there will be a small charge for your payment. Go to our Fees page for more information.

    How do sellers avoid PayPal fees? ›

    There are several ways to avoid PayPal fees as a business.
    1. Setup A Business Account. By setting up a business account through PayPal you will have reduced fees. ...
    2. Request To Be Paid As “Friend or Family” ...
    3. Apply For Lower Fees. ...
    4. Deduct PayPal Fees From Your Tax Returns. ...
    5. Use a PayPal Alternative.
    Aug 30, 2023

    Why is the PayPal fee so high? ›

    Why Does PayPal Charge a Fee? PayPal is a publicly-traded for-profit business that generates income by charging fees. PayPal uses cash generated from fees to maintain a high level of services, pay its employees, and introduce innovative payment methods.

    Why is PayPal charging me a fee to receive money? ›

    To stay in business, the company needs to make some form of income off of its services. To do this, PayPal charges a fee for most transactions that go through its system. And in most cases, these fees are charged to the person or company receiving the money.

    Can PayPal fees be written off? ›

    Every time you receive money through PayPal, the fees are deducted from your payments. Yes, PayPal fees related to collecting money from customers or clients and operating your business are, in fact, deductible and will reduce taxable income.

    How much is the PayPal fee for $100? ›

    PayPal Fee Calculation Formula and Example
    Transaction AmountDomestic FeeInternational Fee (Example: UK)
    $10$0.30$0.44 + £0.39
    $50$1.50$2.24 + £0.39
    $100$2.99$4.49 + £0.39

    Do I need to pay a fee to receive money on PayPal? ›

    In most cases, you will get a PayPal fee of 2.5% of the total amount you're receiving. This fee is an addition to the standard fees that you're already paying for receiving the money.

    Does PayPal usually side with the buyer? ›

    PayPal will automatically side with the customer if you don't have trackable proof of delivery.

    Who pays the 3% PayPal fee? ›

    The seller is responsible for all fees for a transaction (not only PayPal but also Square, credit cards, etc.) unless there is an up-front agreement. Once you agreed to accept a PayPal payment, you owned it.

    How do I avoid sending PayPal fees to family? ›

    If you're using PayPal Friends and Family to send money within the US, you should have fees only when you pay with your card (or if you send in different currencies)¹: Paying with PayPal balance or a bank account: no fee. With Card: 2.9% + fixed fee. With Amex Send Account: no fee.

    Why is PayPal charging me a fee to send money to friends and family? ›

    Personal payments aren't covered by PayPal Purchase Protection. You can make a personal payment to anyone in the US for free if you use your bank account or PayPal Balance. If you use a debit or credit card, there will be a small charge for your payment. Go to our Fees page for more information.

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