Paypal help fees

bikeit

My son has moved to the USA and from time to time i will be sending him money by Paypal but i hate paying fees and charges, so is there any way i can send him money by Paypal for free?

Gromitt

No, but international payments are less when you fund using your bank account or direct from your paypal account. Charges will be much higher if you use a debit or credit card.

bikeit

So i will need to verify my bank account to my Paypal account?

thatsean

Yes, and then pay the fees for their service.

bikeit

Any idea what the fees are?

mgdavid

from the paypal website:
It’s free to send money to friends and family when you use your PayPal balance or bank account as your funding source.

have you tried looking up the paypal website? google is your friend...

UsernameAlreadyExists

Don't use Paypal. Their entire business model and existence is based on profiteering from moving money from "A" to "B" in a "simple"/"no hassle"/"safe" way. There will be cheaper alternatives out there, but unfortunately, right at the moment I have no suggestions (given that I've never had to move money to the US). Look elsewhere, perhaps even talk to your own bank for options!

Jensha

If you're son is in the US I think they have ACT or AHT now. Anyway, my point is, that's a whole lot cheaper than just using paypal. Better yet, direct bank transfer. You just have to check their rates.

bikeit

I should have said that when i am sending money to my son i send it in sterling not US dollars.
Jensha what are ACT or AHT?

Gromitt

mgdavid wrote: »

from the paypal website:
It’s free to send money to friends and family when you use your PayPal balance or bank account as your funding source.

You may want to look again, international payments are not free.

I'd also be surprised if you find a bank that does free international payments.