Why am I charged a fee for receiving money please? Thanks

[Mellim19]

Hi, my son transferred some money to me - why was I charged a fee by PayPal? I thought it would not cost me anything. I am not a seller! I was not selling anything to anyone. That money was just funds returned to me for a loan. Thanks in advance, my PayPal community!

[kernowlass]

@Mellim19 

As you don't have the friends/family option in your country then all payments you receive go as payments for goods/services and so you pay a fee.

Maybe look into xoom and see if that would be better for you in your country?

https://www.xoom.com/

[Mellim19]

Thank you, I certainly will. It’s not fair at all when I am not a seller. Thanks