Receiving PayPal inbound remittances from non-PayPal members

[NanLaew]

I have had a PayPal account in the US and the UK for as long as I can remember. I've never used them to receive funds before, just buying stuff, paying bills, sending birthday gift money, etc.. Is it possible for someone who does NOT have a PayPal account to make a payment into my PayPal account? Is there a link that can be shared or how does it work? I read that they have increased security over the years and maybe all users need to have an account now?

 

Thanks!

NL

Edited March 31, 2021 by NanLaew

[Mark1066]

Yes it's possible. You simply raise an invoice and send it to them. When they click on the link in the email, they will have the option of paying by credit or debit card if they don't have a PayPal account. At least that was how it worked in 2019.

[KKr]

check first

(a) what it will cost you, and

(b) when PP will release the money

(c.) whether release of cash to your bank is charged for by PP

[Mark1066]

3 hours ago, KKr said:

check first

(a) what it will cost you, and

(b) when PP will release the money

(c.) whether release of cash to your bank is charged for by PP

Good point. I had forgotten that with the first invoice (if you've never issued an invoice before), it usually takes a few days for the money to clear. But for subsequent invoices, the money clears pretty much straight away.