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PayPal Launches One-Time Payment Links in U.S., With U.K. and Italy Rollouts This Month

Each link is single‑use and recipient‑specific, advancing PayPal’s chat‑first payments strategy ahead of broader international availability.

Overview

  • Users generate a temporary payment URL in the PayPal app to request or send a set amount, then share it via messaging apps, email or SMS.
  • Links apply to one transaction for a designated person and expire after ten days if unused, with options to send reminders or reissue.
  • Funds are credited immediately once the recipient confirms the payment within the app.
  • The feature is live in the United States and scheduled to reach the U.K., Italy and additional markets later in September, with Germany timing unannounced.
  • PayPal plans to add support for cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and PYUSD, though no launch date has been provided.