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PayPal.Me

iPhone + Android

7.4No. 13 of 27
in Payment Link Software
  • Recognised40% of the score4
  • Phone app26% of the score100
  • Documented20% of the score82
  • Free plan14% of the score100
Free plan
Yes
Runs on
Android, iPhone, Web
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Summary

PayPal.Me is ranked #13 of 27 in payment link software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

PayPal.Me plans and pricing

All plans
PayPal.Me Free No fee to open a PayPal account or set up a PayPal.Me link; transaction fees may apply based on payment type paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on payment link software

Free plan
Yespaypal.com

Facts

Purpose
PayPal.Me lets people request and receive money by sharing a personalized payment link.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Personal and business use
The link can be used for personal or business payments, and the main page presents it for friends, freelancers, and businesses.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Payment flow
A payer follows the link, enters an amount, and sends the payment; the payer does not need to know the recipient’s email address or phone number or have the PayPal app.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Sharing
The link can be shared by email, text, chat, or on a business card.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Link format
A requested amount and currency code can be appended to the link, such as /25AUD for 25 Australian dollars.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Link limits
Each PayPal account can have one link; its name is limited to 20 characters and cannot be changed after creation.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Availability
A link never expires, but whether someone can pay through it depends on PayPal.Me availability in their country or region.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Account types
PayPal.Me is open to all account types, but business accounts can only accept Goods and Services payments.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Payment destination
Payments received through PayPal.Me go into the recipient’s PayPal balance.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Privacy
The PayPal.Me page displays the link, name or business name, profile picture or logo, and account town or city, and the link can be turned off in account settings.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Fees
PayPal says setting up the link is free; its US fee page says receiving personal transactions has no fee when no currency conversion is involved, while commercial payments are subject to merchant fees.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Protection
The PayPal.Me page says business users and their customers benefit from PayPal protection programs, and says business accounts benefit from Seller Protection.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Security
PayPal says its security measures include firewalls, data encryption, physical access controls at data centers, and information access authorization controls.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The PayPal.Me FAQ directs users to PayPal’s Help Center, Resolution Center, Message Center, Technical Help, and Business Help.paypal.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
San Jose, California, United Statespaypal.com · 28 Sept 2026

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