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PayPal is a digital wallet and online payment platform that allows you to send and receive money, shop online, and make secure transactions without sharing your financial information. With over 400 million active accounts worldwide, PayPal is one of the most trusted ways to pay and get paid.
PayPal offers free transfers when you send money to friends and family using your PayPal balance or bank account. For goods and services payments, a standard fee applies. International transfers may have additional currency conversion fees. Check our Fees page for full details.
Money sent to your PayPal account is typically available instantly. If you need to transfer funds to your bank account, standard transfers take 1-3 business days, while instant transfers are available for a small fee and arrive within minutes.
You can cancel a pending payment by going to your Activity page and selecting the payment. If the payment has already been completed, you will need to request a refund from the recipient or open a dispute through the Resolution Center.
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