PayPal for Beginners: How to Make Your First Payment Easily

 

PayPal provides an efficient and trustworthy platform to send and receive money online, whether that means paying freelancers or purchasing something. It makes sending and receiving funds quite simple and safe. As someone new to PayPal, you may be confused as to how best to send funds from it.

While the process can seem intimidating at first, it is much simpler than most people imagine. Therefore, here we will help you understand how to send money from PayPal for the first time. It does not matter whether you are using desktop or mobile app for sending money via PayPal. So, let’s begin and learn more about it.

 

How Do I Send Money on PayPal?

Before you send money on PayPal, you must first set-up a PayPal account and link a funding source such as debit card, bank account or PayPal balance. Here is how to send money on PayPal:

·         Log on to PayPal at www.paypal.com.

·         Click "Send and Request" from the main menu at the top.

·         Enter the recipient's email address or mobile phone number.

·         Submit the amount you would like to send.

·         Select the payment type that fits best: "Friends & Family", or "Goods & Services".

·         Choose your funding source: your bank account, credit card or PayPal balance.

 

Use PayPal Mobile App: To send payments instantly via the PayPal Mobile App, log in using its interface.

·         Click "Send" in the lower left-hand corner.

·         Enter the recipient's information here.

·         Add a note and type in the amount.

·         Choose your funding source and payment type.

·         Click "Next," followed by "Send Now."

 

How to Send Money Through PayPal for the First Time?

If you are sending money through PayPal for this first time, here is what you need to know:

1. Create a PayPal Account: Visit PayPal.com and download their app today. Here Register with your email address and create a password. At, last confirm both your mobile and email numbers.

2. Link a Funding Source: After setting-up an account, you need to add funds to your PayPal account by linking a bank or debit card.

3. Send Your First Payment: Once all is ready, you can easily send money via PayPal. Simply submit the recipient's details also follow the instructions outlined in the previous section.

 

When You Pay Using PayPal, Does It Share Your First Name?

PayPal will share your name and initials with the recipient if you send money using "Goods and Services," for transparency purposes and both parties' protection. If privacy concerns exist:

·         Use a business account instead of personal accounts.

·         Your name and profile photo could appear to friends and family members.

 

How to Receive Money on PayPal for the First Time?

Receiving money is easier than sending it. Follow these simple steps to receive money via PayPal for this first time:

·         Senders can use your PayPal email to reach out and communicate with you directly.

·         Your account will be updated as soon as the money has been transferred.

·         Logging into PayPal will give you access to your balance.

·         Your earnings can then be spent online or withdrawn to your bank.

·         No need to inquire unless billing. Should billing become necessary:

·         Request money by selecting "Request Money Option" on your dashboard.

 

How to Send PayPal Payment Link?

PayPal users can create and share PayPal.Me Links for easy payment. Here is how to send PayPal payment link:

·         Go to www.paypal.me, create your personalized link (e.g. paypal.me/YourName), and start using PayPal!

·         Share this link via email, social media platforms or message.

·         Clicking the link and entering their amount.

·         Small businesses and freelancers will find this app especially beneficial.

 

How to Send Money via PayPal Friends and Family

This option is suitable for payments made directly by individuals, such as splitting rent payments or meal bills among themselves. Here is how to send money via PayPal friends and family:

·         Enter the recipient's e-mail or phone number here.

·         Select "Sending to Friends & Family".

·         Enter the amount, select a funding source, and send.

 

FAQ

How to Send Money from PayPal?

Please enter the recipient's email address, amount, and payment type before clicking Send.

 

How to Send Money to PayPal Account?

Instead, you do not send money directly to PayPal; rather, you:

·         Add money to a card or bank account by linking them.

·         PayPal allows users to send and receive money securely and effortlessly.

 

How to Transfer Money to PayPal?

To transfer funds from your PayPal Account:

·         Click "Wallet."

·         Select your linked bank, then add funds. Specify the amount and enter it.

 

How to Pay Someone with PayPal?

Submit the email address associated with PayPal, enter an amount and payment type, then click Send.

 

How to Send Money to PayPal Account?

·         Pay someone directly by using our "Send" button and their PayPal.Me or email link.

·         To obtain funds, it is necessary to have access to money.