Is PayPal available in South Africa?

The good news is that yes, PayPal is available in South Africa. You can use PayPal to pay and to receive payments online for goods or services. However, due to South African regulations, using PayPal in South Africa does come with a few constraints.
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How do I get a PayPal account in South Africa?

01: Create and verify your PayPal account
  1. Go to www.paypal.com/za.
  2. Select 'Sign Up'
  3. Select PayPal Account.
  4. Complete the required information and create your account.
  5. Confirm your email address.
  6. You will need to verify your PayPal account by selecting 'Get Verified and linking a debit or credit card to your PayPal account'.
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Which South African bank works with PayPal?

Anyone who has registered with FNB PayPal banking services can access and link PayPal with any South African bank account. Major banks like ABSA, Nedbank, as well as Standard bank all can be linked to PayPal in South Africa.
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Does PayPal work with capitec?

Can I get paid through PayPal to my capitec account? You are unable to transfer or withdraw funds via PayPal. If you want to receive funds from Paypal to bank account open FNB account it works 100% because Capitec wont fix this. You are unable to transfer or withdraw funds via PayPal.
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Does FNB charge for PayPal?

FNB PayPal charges 1,5% commission with no minimum fee no matter how much you are transferring.
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How to Use PayPal in South Africa WITHOUT an FNB Bank Account



How do I transfer money from PayPal to FNB South Africa?

03: PayPal account linking
  1. Select 'My Bank Accounts' or 'Forex'
  2. Select the Menu option and then 'PayPal Services'
  3. Select the Menu option again and then select 'Link your PayPal Profile'
  4. During the linking process, you will be able to add a non-FNB bank account for withdrawal purposes.
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How do I withdraw money from PayPal to FNB?

How to withdraw funds from PayPal?
  1. Visit the FNB PayPal Services website www.fnbwithdraw.com.
  2. Click on the "Log in" button.
  3. Enter PayPal login details.
  4. Click on the "Withdraw" button.
  5. Enter OTP.
  6. Capture the Withdraw details i.e. amount and reason for transaction, and click the "Get Quote" button.
  7. Accept the quote.
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How do I add capitec to PayPal?

  1. Type www.paypal.com/za in your browser.
  2. Click the register button in the top right-hand corner.
  3. Select individual account.
  4. Enter your details - Make sure your email address is correct.
  5. After reading the "User Agreement", click the "Agree and Create Account" at the b0ttom of the page.
  6. Fill in your card details.
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Does PayPal work with Absa?

Absa also launched its own answer to PayPal, called “Cash Send”. This service allows Absa customers to send money to anyone in South Africa with a cell phone number.
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How do I link my FNB account to PayPal?

Link Your FNB Account To PayPal
  1. Visit FNB website.
  2. Enter your online banking credentials.
  3. Click log in.
  4. Choose 'My Bank Accounts' or 'Forex'
  5. Select the Menu option.
  6. Click on 'PayPal Services'
  7. Select the Menu option again.
  8. Select 'Link your PayPal Profile'
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What banks accept PayPal transfers?

Here are the banks that currently support Instant Transfer from your PayPal balance to your bank account:
  • Bank of America.
  • BNY Mellon.
  • BB&T.
  • Citibank.
  • JPMorgan Chase.
  • Keybank.
  • PNC.
  • Suntrust.
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Do you need a bank account for PayPal?

Do You Need a Bank Account for PayPal? No, you don't need a bank account to sign up for PayPal or to receive payments. You can, however, connect your PayPal account to a bank account, a debit card or a credit card account for sending and receiving payments and transferring funds.
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Which bank can I withdraw from PayPal with?

You can withdraw money from your PayPal account to any bank account as a normal bank transfer.
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Can you withdraw PayPal at Pick n Pay?

Hi, the function is not available at our stores.
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How do I link my Absa to my PayPal account?

Click on PayPal Services and then on Link PayPal Profile. Follow the instructions to link your accounts. You will need to sign in to your PayPal account to confirm that you are the account holder.
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Is PayPal safe?

PayPal is a highly secure financial service, backed with some of the best end-to-end encryption available. You should also make sure to enable two-factor authentication, and delete any unused bank accounts or email addresses. Even with all this security, remember that no online service is immune to hacking or theft.
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How do I withdraw money from PayPal without FNB?

On the Online Banking profile, the customer will be able to link a PayPal account to a non-FNB bank account. When a customer then withdraws the funds from their PayPal account, the ZAR amount will be paid into their nominated non-FNB account directly, so there is no need to EFT. “
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Does South Africa use cash App?

Cash App does not work internationally — you cannot make payments to someone in a different country. Cash App can only be used to send money within the country you live, and the service is only available in the US and UK.
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How long does it take to withdraw money from PayPal to FNB?

Payment from another PayPal user is almost instant. A withdraw from a PayPal account take 5 to 8 business days to reflect in your FNB Bank account.
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Does PayPal work with NedBank?

From there, you can link your PayPal to your bank account (yes, even if you bank with Standard, NedBank or ABSA, for some mad reason). There are a couple of terms and conditions to go with it, and your transactions to your SA bank account might take up to six days to go through so keep that in mind.
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How do I transfer money from PayPal to Absa?

Click on PayPal Services and then on Withdraw from PayPal. Enter the transfer amount in USD dollars. (Please check that your PayPal balance is sufficient to make the transfer.) Follow the instructions to confirm the exchange rate, the Rand amount you will receive, and the Transaction Terms and Conditions.
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How long will PayPal hold my money?

How long will PayPal hold your funds for? Your funds are usually held for up to of 21 days. However, there are several things you can do to expedite this timeline. You can also read our User Agreement for more information on other holds and reserves we may place on your account.
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How do I receive money on PayPal?

How to receive money on PayPal
  1. Log in to PayPal.com.
  2. Click on the three-dot menu button next to your PayPal balance.
  3. Select Send or request money.
  4. Click on the Request tab.
  5. Enter the person's email.
  6. Hit Next.
  7. Enter the amount, currency type, and (optional) a note.
  8. Click Request Now.
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