How can I use a balance with PayPal?

You can keep and use a balance with PayPal if you have a PayPal Balance account.

You can use your balance to send money to family and friends or to shop online.

To view your available balance, go to your Dashboard page.

To view your available balance on the PayPal app, tap PayPal balance.

The available balance shows how much money you have available in your primary currency. It doesn’t reflect pending payments or recurring payments or orders that have not been completed.

To see a detailed breakdown of different currencies, go to Wallet.

On the PayPal app, tap Wallet to see a detailed breakdown of different currencies.

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