PayPal is an online payment system and digital wallet that allows you to send and receive money. You need to have your own account details on Wise to link them to PayPal.
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What currencies can I send between PayPal and Wise?
You can manage a number of currencies on your PayPal account, but the available transfer options depend on where you live.
In general, you can send money from PayPal to Wise, if your local currency is supported by PayPal and Wise offers local account details for that currency.
In some countries, you can select USD as an alternative currency and link your Wise USD details to PayPal. For transfers made in USD PayPal may charge extra fees.
How do I link my Wise account to PayPal?
The exact steps will depend on where you live, so we can only provide a general guide.
On your PayPal account, you need to select the option to link your bank account. This usually leads to a list of banks you can choose from. For now, Wise won’t be appearing on this list, but it doesn’t mean you can’t link your Wise account.
In most currencies, you can manually add bank details. So when you type in your Wise account details, you’ll see either our name, or our banking partner’s name appear. For some currencies, PayPal asks you to verify your account with microdeposits or via Direct Debit.
If you live in a country where PayPal lets you link US bank accounts, you can use your Wise USD details as well. For more details, visit the PayPal Help Centre.
What if I need help?
In some cases, PayPal will tell you that you can only link an account if you contact their customer service. So if you're having trouble linking your accounts, you can reach out to them for further assistance.
We won’t be able to directly help with your PayPal account, but if your Wise account details aren’t accepted by PayPal or any other platform, let us know.
Simply go to your account details on the website, click on Tell us where at the bottom of the page and fill the form. The information you provide will help us improve Wise.