Send to PayPal users

Paying across apps means you can send money between Venmo and PayPal, even though they’re different apps.

With this update, you can send money from Venmo to PayPal users (both domestically and internationally) all without leaving the Venmo app or setting up a PayPal account.

Yes, you can send domestic payments to PayPal users directly from the Venmo app using their phone number.

Yes, your recipient doesn’t need to have Venmo. As long as they have an account with PayPal in good standing, you can send them money from Venmo—whether they’re in the U.S. or abroad.

When sending money across apps from Venmo to PayPal, using a phone number helps make sure you’re paying the right person.

Phone numbers are unique and more reliable than names or usernames, which helps reduce mistakes.

Yes, you can still search by name or username for standard Venmo-to-Venmo payments, or scan your recipient’s Venmo QR code.

When sending money to PayPal users, you’ll need to use a phone number instead. This helps ensure accuracy when paying across apps.

No, you don’t need to download another app or complete any extra setup.

If you already use Venmo, you can send money to PayPal users directly from the Venmo app.

Paying across apps includes both domestic and international payments.

• Domestic: Send money from Venmo to PayPal users in the U.S.
• International: Send money from Venmo to PayPal users in over 90 countries

Both use the same simple payment flow in the Venmo app today.

Just open the Venmo app and enter the recipient’s full phone number associated with their PayPal account. You’ll need to have an address on file to be able to send an international payment.

Your recipient must have an account with PayPal in good standing in order for you to send them an international payment. If you still can’t find them, ask them to check their Settings and make sure they’re opted into appearing in Venmo search results.

You can send money internationally in seconds from the Venmo app. Once you confirm your transfer, your recipient will receive the money into their account with PayPal.

You can choose from 25 currencies when you send money internationally from the Venmo app. The currency the recipient receives depends on whether you choose to convert the funds and what currencies their wallet supports.

You can send money to PayPal users in over 90 countries. Here is the full list of supported countries.

No. Your recipient doesn’t need Venmo — they just need a PayPal account. You can send money to hundreds of millions of PayPal users around the world, all from the Venmo app.

For a limited time, Venmo won’t charge an international transaction fee when you send money to PayPal users around the world – just a currency conversion fee.

All fees — including currency conversions — are always shown upfront before you send.

Your ability to send money internationally follows the same limits that apply to your Venmo account. All applicable limits will be shown in the app when you complete your transfer.

You’ll see a confirmation in the Venmo app and receive an email receipt as soon as your transfer is sent. Your recipient will receive the money in their PayPal account, and they’ll be notified by PayPal.