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PayPal is one of the easiest and safest ways to both send and receive money wirelessly. To receive a payment on PayPal, request money from a recipient using either the mobile app or the PayPal website. Then, you can either use the money through PayPal or transfer it to your bank account. It couldn't be simpler—our how-to guide will walk you through the steps!

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the PayPal App (iOS/Android)

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  1. Step 1 Open the "PayPal" app.
    If you aren't already logged in, do so with your PayPal email address and password.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Tap Request Money.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Tap Let's get started.
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Tap Access Contacts.
    You may have to authorize PayPal by tapping OK to do this.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Type in a name, email address, or phone number.
    You can also tap a contact's name.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Type in your preferred amount.
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Tap Next.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Tap Request Now.
    You can also add a note from here if you please.
  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Wait for your recipient to pay you.
    You have successfully requested money through PayPal!
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the PayPal Website (Desktop)

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Open the PayPal...
    Open the PayPal website. If you haven't done so already, log into PayPal with your user email address and password.
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Click Send & Request.
    This is at the top of the PayPal page.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Click Grab Your Link Now.
    You'll find this under the "Get paid back" heading at the bottom of the page.[1]
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Type in your preferred link name.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Click Grab My Link.
  6. How.com.vn English: Step 6 Customize your PayPal profile.
    You can add the following to your link:
    • A picture
    • A custom color palette
    • Differentiation between "Friends & family" and "Goods & services"
  7. How.com.vn English: Step 7 Click Create Your PayPalMe.
  8. How.com.vn English: Step 8 Click Copy.
  9. How.com.vn English: Step 9 Send your PayPal link to a contact.
    You can do this in whichever medium you prefer--email, text message, instant message, and so on.
  10. How.com.vn English: Step 10 Wait for your contact to pay you.
    Now you know how to get paid through PayPal!
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      Tips

      • Venmo is another easy-to-use payment service.
      • If you don't want to use the "Request" feature, you can also get paid on PayPal by sending your PayPal email address to somebody; they can then use it to look you up from the "Send Money" section of PayPal.
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      Warnings

      • Never send money to or accept money from people you don't know.
      • Make sure your internet connection is secure when sending or receiving money on PayPal.
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      About This Article

      How.com.vn English: Jack Lloyd
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      How.com.vn Technology Writer
      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 43,884 times.
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      Updated: March 12, 2024
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      Categories: PayPal
      Article SummaryX

      To get paid through PayPal using the PayPal app, start by opening the app and logging into your PayPal account. Next, tap Request Money and Let's Get Started. Then, tap Access Contacts and either tap a name that's already logged in your contacts or add a new name and their email address. Finally, type in the amount you want to be paid, tap Next, and tap "Request Now" to send the person a payment request. For tips on using PayPal's desktop portal to get paid, read on!

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