You can now use Paypal to send money to users in Ukraine
SPAIN - 2022/03/11: In this photo illustration a PayPal logo seen displayed on a smartphone with a flag of the Ukraine in the background. PayPal will now allow peer-to-peer payments to and from Ukraine. The companytoday that it was significantly expanding its services in Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion. Prior to this, Ukrainian PayPal customers could only use the payment platform to send money outside of the country.
Perhaps most significantly, PayPal is waiving its own fees for both sending and receiving funds in Ukraine. The payment platform traditionally charges a fee for international transactions that starts at 5%, and increases depending on your payment method and the region where your recipient resides. exist to send or receive money abroad. Sending money to individuals in Ukraine can be costly.
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