Can i send money to someone without a paypal account

Pay or get paid for moments that matter.

Send and receive money the fun, fast, and secure way. Connect with friends. Make donations. Or pay for things you love—anytime, anywhere.1

Early morning coffee run. Chip in for a gift. Split the bill. Pay your barber. One app. Every moment.

Get your money where it needs to go

Everyday payments made simple

From settling household bills to paying for your next fitness class, sending money is fast and easy.

Transfer money globally

Send for a bank deposit or cash pickup or delivery in 130+ countries with Xoom—even if your recipient doesn’t have an account.1

Be the change

Donate to support a cause or fundraiser that matters to you.

Settle up without slowing down

Request money fast

Dogsitting for a neighbor or splitting brunch with friends? Get paid back the flexible and secure way.1

Pay with QR

Open the PayPal app, point with your camera, and keep it moving with touchless transactions.

Make payments personal with a profile

Create your profile. Share it. Get paid. Let friends find you easily in the app or keep things private by hiding your profile.

Send money in a few seconds.

You can send money to almost anyone with an email address, without sharing your financial information with the recipients. Use their email address and they'll get the money in a simple, faster and more secure way.

Enter your recipient’s email address.

Enter an amount and send your money more securely.

Track your transactions in your account activity.

Ways to pay.

Add a card to your PayPal account and simply login with your email address whenever you're sending money online.

Anytime, anywhere.

You can send money to almost anyone, in just a few easy clicks. All they need is an email address.

“With PayPal, money is sent in a few moments. It's nice to pay this way.”

Keeping you safer.

Sending money with PayPal is safer than carrying cash or sharing your financial information with the recipient. Every eligible transaction is protected by advanced encryption and 24/7 fraud monitoring.

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No hidden costs, no surprises.

When you send money with PayPal there are no hidden costs or processing fees. Currency conversion fees may apply. In addition, your card issuer may charge you separately.

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Your money is on its way in a few clicks.

Send Money

Send money at the speed of life.

Settle up with a friend. Help a loved one in need. Pay for a haircut or piece of art. Send money quickly and securely to just about anyone, anywhere.1

Get the most out of every send

Friendly

At last, dinner with the crew. Settle up in seconds while you keep the convo going.

Fast

Whether you’re home or out and about, we can get your money where it needs to go. Fast.1

Flexible

You have choices. Send money with a credit or debit card, PayPal balance1, or bank account.

Secure

Paying someone you don’t know? Get PayPal Purchase Protection on eligible items2.

Personalize your payment

Add some flair to your payments with fun animations, emojis, or stickers when you use the mobile app.

Send money globally

Use our Xoom service to transfer money to over 130 countries, even if your recipient doesn’t have a PayPal or Xoom account.3

It’s your money. Choose how you pay.

Fee-free

transaction fees when you send to friends and family within the US from your bank or PayPal balance.1 We never charge you fees when you pay for goods and services in the US or in USD.