How can I accept payments internationally?

Small- and medium-sized businesses can start by setting up a PayPal business account. For larger businesses, give us a call to get started. If you already have a business account, talk to your account manager to start accepting payments internationally.

Can small businesses accept international payments?

Yes, we have international payment solutions for businesses of all sizes. Reach out to one of our account specialists if you have any questions about how our international payment solutions can benefit your business and your customers globally.

Which payment methods work internationally?

You can accept local payment methods such as iDEAL, Bancontact, and SEPA, plus PayPal Payments, major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Pay Later. Offering more of your customers' preferred ways to pay can help boost conversion on cross-border sales. See our full list of payment methods.

Are there fees for international payment processing?

Yes, cross-border payments may include a few fee components: base transaction fees, foreign transaction fees, network fees, and platform fees. The exact combination depends on the payment method and currency involved. See our full pricing for a breakdown by transaction type.

Can my customers use package tracking for purchases made without PayPal?

Yes, your customers can track packages even if the payment for the transaction wasn’t made with PayPal. You can enable this in the PayPal App by linking your Gmail or Outlook email to Package Tracking. Learn more about package tracking.

How long do cross-border business payments take with PayPal?

Most cross-border payments settle just like domestic ones, since PayPal handles currency conversion and local payment rails automatically. Funds usually appear in your PayPal balance quickly. Withdrawing to a local bank account typically takes 1 to 5 business days, depending on the currency, payment method, and your account's withdrawal schedule.

Is PayPal secure for cross-border payments?

Yes, PayPal helps protect cross-border payments with encryption and transaction monitoring built into every transaction. Eligible sales are also covered by Seller Protection, and PayPal's risk management tools help merchants flag suspicious cross-border activity.

Cross-border payments

Q: What are cross-border payments?

Cross-border payments are transactions where the buyer and seller are based in different countries, often in different currencies. They cover everything from a customer paying an online store abroad to a business paying an overseas supplier. PayPal lets merchants accept and settle these payments in 130+ currencies without opening local bank accounts.

Grow across borders with global payments

Accept cross-border payments from customers around the world with a comprehensive payment solution buyers already know and trust internationally.¹

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200M +

PayPal processed 200M+ cross-border transactions for UK businesses in one year²

7 %

higher authorisation rates for cross-border transactions with PayPal³

More reach. More sales.

Expand globally to 200+ markets

Enter new markets around the world with confidence. We’ll help you feel local to your global customers.

Access up to 400M active accounts⁴

Tap into millions of potential customers who choose PayPal for a safe and secure way to pay.

Let your customers pay their preferred way

Accept payment methods including PayPal, Pay Later,⁵ Apple Pay®, Google Payᵀᴹ, and major cards. Simplified setup, light customisation, and Seller Protection included on eligible purchases.⁶

Accept payments from around the world

Let customers pay in their local currency, while you get paid in yours. With easy onboarding and options for multi-currency withdrawal and settlement.

Sell in 130+ currencies

Get paid and withdraw in 24 currencies

Payment methods that cross borders

Help boost conversion when you offer your customers their favourite ways to pay, including:

iDEAL
Bancontact
SEPA

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Built for global growth

Simplify and secure international transactions for your business, your suppliers, and your buyers.

Drive conversion

Approve more orders with tools designed to increase conversion, boost authorisation rates, and handle multi-currency transactions.

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Manage risk

Fight fraud and minimise chargebacks with our comprehensive suite of risk management solutions.

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Send payouts

Pay multiple recipients at the same time in a payout. With complex compliance support in 200+ markets.

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Ship and track packages

Access discounted rates for international shipping. Add package tracking to help get ahead of disputes.

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Solutions at every stage

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Freelancing or launching a business? We’ll help you get started and get paid.

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Small business

Looking to level up? We’ll help you grow your sales and streamline your operations.

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Stay ready for what’s next with an end-to-end suite of global payment and growth solutions.

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Real results in global sales

“It’s incredibly important for our customers to be able to transact in domestic currency. And with PayPal we’re able to provide the payment options they want to use.”

— Alastair Loxton, Ministry of Villas

20 %

lift in conversion after integrating PayPal Checkout

Countries Ministry of Villas took bookings from with PayPal

These results may not be typical and may vary substantially by business.

“Using PayPal makes our business so much easier to run. We can focus on other things rather than worrying about different integrations and different providers and financial institutions.”

— Jamie Harvey, co-owner, Cricket- Hockey

100K⁺

Cricket-Hockey orders dispatched worldwide every year

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These results may not be typical and may vary substantially by business.

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