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How do I withdraw money to my bank account?

To withdraw money from your PayPal account:

  1. Click Transfer Money below your PayPal balance.
  2. Follow the instructions.

To withdraw money on the app:

  1. Tap your PayPal balance.
  2. Tap Transfer Money.
  3. Tap Transfer to bank. 
  4. Follow the instructions.

If you selected Instant Transfer, you should see the money in your bank account in minutes, but this timeframe may vary depending on the bank. If you don’t see the money in your bank account after 30 minutes, contact your bank for more information. Our team members can’t change the status of your transfer.

The Standard transfer to your bank typically completes in 1 business day, but depending on your bank's clearing process, it may take 3-5* business days. Keep in mind that holidays aren't business days.

Standard transfers to your eligible debit card take approximately 48 hours.

*Note: For users in Albania, Bahrain, Georgia, Kuwait, Mauritius, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Qatar, UAE, Uruguay, Serbia, El Salvador, Egypt, Chile, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, and Ecuador, a transfer to the local bank account may take up to 7 business days.

Automatic transfers enable you to schedule the withdrawal of your PayPal balance to your bank account at a desired frequency and amount.

To set up Automatic transfers:

  1. Click Finance.
  2. Under Wallet, click Money.
  3. Click More Actions.
  4. Select Set up Auto Transfers.
  5. Select which bank account, the frequency, and the amount, and follow the instructions.

You can set a minimum balance to ensure that there’s sufficient money in your account for refunds, purchases, etc.

To see all Central and South American countries' transfer options, go to the PayPal Offerings Worldwide page and select a specific country.

All transfers are subject to review and could be delayed or stopped if we identify an issue.

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