Sending money as a gift.....
Bammerbam
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Jan-27-2017
07:46 PM
I tried to send my friend money today (who lives in the same state) and I was charged a fee to do so even though it clearly states on the gift option I clicked on that this action is free. Not sure why I was charged but I can get her the money for free using other options and will do so next time if I am going to get charged now.
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sharpiemarker
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Jan-27-2017
07:53 PM
Did you use a debit/credit card, PayPal Credit instead of bank account or PayPal balance? If so, then there's your "why".
https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees#sending-friends-family
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Jan-27-2017
07:59 PM
Nope I used my bank card. It is a visa though. Do you think it could possibly be mistaking it as a credit card? I've sent gifts before without any issues using the same bank card. Thanks for your response.
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Jan-27-2017
08:03 PM
A bank card, the one that comes with your bank account is a debit card so a fee is charged. Not sure why you weren't charged before. You were lucky I guess. Kind regards.
Kudos & Solved are greatly appreciated. 🙂
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Jan-27-2017
08:10 PM
Ok, I mistook when it said free if using bank since it is a debit card through my bank I just assumed. Thanks again.
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Jan-27-2017
08:13 PM

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