Western Union vs PayPal

Western Union is a reliable money transmitter used all over the world. How does it compare to PayPal? Read our comparison chart below.

Western Union lets you send and receive money domestically and internationally. You can send money online, with their app, or transfer money in person at more than 50,000 US agent locations. Its fees vary depending on the amount, the receiving country, and the transfer method, but it can be as low as $0.

While PayPal has a low flat-rate fee of 2.7% per swiped transaction. It has the ability to accept PayPal payments both in-person and on your website. There is no contract and no monthly fees for the basic plan.

Compare Western Union with PayPal, side-by-side.

		PayPalWiseRemitlyVenmoSquareStripe
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	Western Union	PayPal
	SPECIAL OFFER Send Money - $0 Transfer Fee on Your First Online Transfer - Learn More Read Western Union Review
	Benefits and Features
Equipment		Paypal Zettle card reader: $29 to $79; Zettle Terminal: starts at $199; Printers, and Accessories available for purchase
Customer Service	Phone: 800-325-6000 Online chat	Phone, Email, Live Chat Support, PayPal Community
	CreditDonkey® Reviews
Pros & Cons	Pros: Trustworthy money center Many global branches Money orders Cons: Does not have the best rates Limited amount for cash withdrawals
Bottom Line	Reliable money transmitter used all over the world... Read full review
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