Guides: PayPal

Pay moving from an employer or agency card to a PayPal Balance card, with a cyan arrow for the account and routing numbers you give the payer and pills for US payers only and up to two days early if eligible.
Payment apps ·

PayPal direct deposit: setup, timing and missing pay

Set up PayPal direct deposit, find your account details and check when the first payment may arrive.

Comparison graphic: Cash App instant transfer 0.5–2.5%, max $75, versus PayPal 1.75%, max $25; standard transfers take 1–3 days and are free.
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Cash App vs PayPal: fees, limits and bank transfers

PayPal caps its instant transfer fee at $25 and allows bigger single payments; Cash App's fee range starts lower.

A pink arrow from a PayPal balance card to a bank card, with three speed rows: instant in minutes for a fee, standard in 1 to 3 days free, debit card in about 48 hours
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How long does PayPal take to transfer to a bank?

Standard PayPal transfers reach a bank in 1–3 business days; Instant takes minutes for a fee.

Two cards side by side: an outlined "PayPal" card labelled "Goods & Services" with a cyan arrow, and a dark violet "Venmo" card labelled "Social P2P first" with a pink arrow, split by a "VS" circle
Comparisons ·

PayPal vs Venmo for payments and purchases

Compare PayPal and Venmo for personal payments, purchases, fees, limits and buyer protection.

A pink arrow runs from a "PayPal crypto balance" card to a dark violet "Wallet, right network" card above a cyan bar reading "External transfers cannot be reversed"
Crypto transfers ·

How to transfer crypto from PayPal

How to send crypto from PayPal, check the network, understand limits and avoid irreversible address mistakes.

PayPal refund tracking shown as a return arrow toward the original payment method
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PayPal refund pending: track where the money is

Follow an issued refund from the seller to PayPal and the original bank or card, using the transaction status.

PayPal Friends and Family: two people exchanging money with crossing pink and cyan arrows
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PayPal Friends and Family: fees and purchase risks

PayPal's personal payment option suits gifts and shared expenses. It excludes Purchase Protection for shopping.

Zelle vs PayPal: a bank account to bank account arrow beside a PayPal balance arrow
Comparisons ·

Zelle vs PayPal: fees, limits, speed and buyer protection

Zelle lands in a bank account; PayPal lands in a PayPal account. Fees and buyer protection follow from that.

Payment apps ·

Transfer money between payment apps

When a direct payment works, when a bank is the middle step, and which fee you pay.

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PayPal payment pending: holds, eChecks and what to do

Pending, on hold, unclaimed, eCheck: PayPal uses different words for different delays, each with its own clock.

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