You can withdraw money from PayPal in Zimbabwe by linking a Zimbabwean bank account or using a third-party service like Wise, though direct withdrawals to local Zimbabwean banks may be restricted. To use a third-party service, link your PayPal account to a Wise account and then transfer the funds to your Zimbabwean bank account or a Wise debit card.
Withdraw to a third-party service like Wise
-
Link your PayPal account:
Go to your PayPal Wallet, click "Transfer Money," and select "Transfer to your bank". Follow the instructions to link your bank account or another service's details.
-
Transfer from PayPal to Wise:
On your Wise account, click "Transfer money" and select the option to withdraw from PayPal.
Withdraw from Wise to your local bank:
After transferring from PayPal to Wise, you can then transfer the funds from your Wise account to your local Zimbabwean bank account.
Direct withdrawal from PayPal to a linked Zimbabwean bank
Link your bank account:
You must first link a Zimbabwean bank account to your PayPal account. This process may require you to provide FICA documents for verification.
Withdraw funds:
Go to your PayPal account, click on "Wallet," and then "Transfer Money".
Select your bank:
Choose "Transfer to your bank" and select the linked Zimbabwean bank account.
Choose transfer speed:
Decide whether you want an "Instant" or "Standard" transfer and follow the on-screen instructions. Note that some banks may charge fees for electronic money transfers.
Sanctions:
Some users report that direct withdrawal from PayPal to a Zimbabwean bank is not possible due to sanctions. You may need to use a third-party service to facilitate the transfer.
Account information:
Ensure that the name on your PayPal account matches the name on the bank account you are linking.
Currency:
PayPal only supports transfers in local currency. You may also incur currency conversion fees.
Third-party fees:
When using a third-party service like Wise, consider their fees and exchange rates in addition to any potential fees from your bank or PayPal.