Use the currency converter to get an indication of the rate you may receive when sending money between PayPal accounts from the UK to the US. Transaction fees and currency conversion fees may apply. The rate shown above indicates the rate applicable at this time and is subject to change. The rate is calculated at the time a transaction is processed.
Send money to United States
Fast and secure money transfers to the United States
Send payments to friends and family in the United States with PayPal.¹ It’s fast, seamless, and secure. And you can do it all from the PayPal app.
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1.00 GBP = 1.32 USD
Send and receive quickly. Safely. Around the world.
Fast transfers
Send in minutes to someone on PayPal. Your friends and family won’t need to wait.
Send money abroad with peace of mind
Our security features help protect your payments. Payments made with PayPal are encrypted. PayPal works hard to keep both your financial info and your recipient's info secure.
Flexible delivery
For more delivery options, use our Xoom service* and choose from cash pickup, bank transfers, and more.
Clear fees, upfront rates
With transparent fees and real-time currency conversion, you’ll know how much you'll pay and how much your recipient will receive.
* A Xoom account is required to send money using the Xoom service.
Let them find you easily, pay them quickly
Make it easier for your friends to search for you by editing your Search Privacy Settings.
PayPal and Venmo accounts are required. Recipient must have a US Venmo account.
More ways to move money from the UK to the US
Send from PayPal to Venmo
PayPal users can now transfer money to even more people in the US. Send money between PayPal and US Venmo accounts, typically within seconds, and receive money across both apps. You can search for other users by phone number in either app to send payments. Pay and get paid quickly and easily between both apps.
Send simply,
receive securely
Secure international payments
Every payment is encrypted. PayPal works hard to keep both your financial info and your recipient’s info secure. This way, you can send money abroad confidently.
Safely pay sellers abroad
Pay for goods and services, whether at home or while travelling. With PayPal Buyer Protection,³ we’ll help protect your eligible purchases. Terms and limitations apply.
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