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Transfer funds to anyone in seconds using the PayPal app for Android. Users can transfer funds to up to 100 countries worldwide. PayPal claims 254 million active consumer accounts and over 17 million merchants. This makes it very easy for PayPal users to use the PayPal app for shopping or making payments.

The PayPal app lets you monitor balances and fund transfers 24/7. And all of this is protected by fingerprint and two-factor authentication.

PayPal Android App Setup

When creating a new account in the PayPal Android app, you will need to add your name (including your legal name), email address and phone number. You must also enter your street address. There are 9 blanks that must be completed before registration. Compared to Google Pay, these things can sometimes feel very hectic.

Once done, you can link your debit card, credit card or bank account to the PayPal app. Thankfully, the app lets you take a picture of your card to make entering the card number and expiration date easier. The main app interface has two large buttons. Send money and ask for another one.

Send money: Tap the button, choose a friend, enter an amount, specify a source of funds (either debit card, credit card, or bank account), add a note to the payment or request, then tap Send Now. For transactions using a credit or debit card, you will be charged 2.9% plus 30 cents.

You can use your bank account or PayPal balance to send money to friends and family in the United States for free. Settle your share in bills, gift money to loved ones,

Do you transfer money to someone you don’t know? PayPal gives you peace of mind. A selection of goods and services may protect eligible remittance transactions with purchase protection. So if something suspicious happens, you can file a complaint with PayPal.