PayPal Invoicing (free to send)

PayPal Invoicing lets you create, send and track invoices from a PayPal account. Creating and sending invoices is included, and PayPal's fees apply to the payments you receive.

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PayPal Invoicing (free to send) is a finance and ops perk from PayPal, offering a free plan (invoices included), for startups in the US, no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside PayPal Invoicing (free to send)

Creating and sending invoices is included with your PayPal account, and a PayPal account is all you need to start. Clients can pay with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, credit and debit cards, Pay Later or Pay by Bank. Debit cards, credit cards and Apple Pay cost 2.99% + $0.49 per transaction, PayPal and Venmo 3.49% + $0.49, and Pay by Bank (ACH) 1% with a $10 fee cap.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any business

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: United States
Recurring / expiry: Free to send invoices, ongoing.
Other requirements: Fees apply to each payment received; sending and tracking invoices is the free part.

How to claim

How to apply for PayPal Invoicing (free to send)

Steps to apply

1Sign up for a PayPal account and send an invoice.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on paypal.com/us/business/accept-payments/invoice on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

PayPal Invoicing (free to send): common questions

Is PayPal free?

Yes, PayPal can be used for free. Free plan (invoices included). As stated on PayPal's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for PayPal Invoicing (free to send)?

PayPal Invoicing (free to send) is for startups in the US, no funding required. Fees apply to each payment received; sending and tracking invoices is the free part.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get PayPal Invoicing (free to send)?

No. PayPal Invoicing (free to send) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for PayPal Invoicing (free to send)?

How long do I have to use PayPal Invoicing (free to send), and does it expire?

Free to send invoices, ongoing.

Is PayPal Invoicing (free to send) available outside the US?

PayPal Invoicing (free to send) is available in the US.

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