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PayPal Links lets you send and request money with other PayPal users.
You can share the payment link in an email, direct message, or text.
PayPal is also adding cryptocurrency as a payment method.
Move over, Zelle. Watch out, CashApp. PayPal has unveiled a new type of peer-to-peer payment method that promises to be easier and simpler than other options.
On Monday, the online payment service unveiled PayPal Links, a new way for individuals to send and receive money without incurring fees or tax forms. The new option is now available in the US to start and will expand to the UK, Italy, and other countries later in September.
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Whether you want to pay someone or request payment, PayPal Links lets you generate a personalized, one-time link that you can share via a text, direct message, or email. To do that, just launch the PayPal app for iOS or Android, select the PayPal link option, add the amount you want to pay or request, and then copy the link into your message or other conversation. You can also add a note or even an emoji.
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