Question about international purchases...

[AnnaAddy]

Sorry, I'm new.  Once my account is confirmed (which is taking forever) and add money to my wallet.  Can i make a purchase in GBP? 

[kernowlass]

@AnnaAddy

Should not take long to confirm your account?

But as a BUYER you never need funds in your paypal wallet, as paypal will take direct from your bank account / card if you have them linked and confirmed. 

Then you just go to send / request > select the option you want to send the funds > put in the email address > put in the amount > select what currency you want to send it in > then before you click to send it will tell you how much in your own currency will be debited from your funding source.

[Whac-A-Mole]

is GBP your local currency?

if not,Paypal will convert to GBP if the seller expects to be paid in GBP.

You will be paying a conversion fee like 2 1/2%.