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What it does
Paysend sends international transfers from a phone or web account to cards, bank accounts, digital wallets and, where available, cash pickup.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Security
Paysend’s security article says transfers follow Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, FCA, and PCI DSS standards.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.paysend.com
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · paysend.com
Founded
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2017.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
API authentication
API clients authenticate with inbound and outbound API keys plus digitally signed requests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
API documentation depth
The developer site documents endpoints such as FX rates, bank search, card token creation, account and card payouts, balances, status checks and webhooks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
API sandbox
Paysend provides a sandbox stage so integrators can test before production.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
Card-network reach
Paysend supports card payouts through Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay and other local card schemes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists London, England as headquarters, with additional locations in Dublin, Belgrade and Miami.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Paysend as a privately held financial-services company with 201–500 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Compliance claims
The developer documentation displays EU GDPR compliance and SOC 2 Type II certification badges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
Consumer service
Paysend lets customers send money internationally to bank accounts, cards, e-wallets, or cash in 170+ countries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Delivery times
Paysend says most card-to-card transfers typically arrive in under 15 minutes, while bank-account and mobile-wallet payouts typically take 1–3 business days.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Delivery tracking
Users can track a transfer through its stages and receive arrival notifications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Enterprise API
The Enterprise Payout API supports programmable payouts, status checks and multi-task processing for cards and accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
Enterprise reporting
The API product includes an Enterprise dashboard, real-time payment-status updates, reports and daily reconciliation statements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
Enterprise use cases
Official documentation lists money transfer, payroll, marketplaces, pension, insurance and accounts-payable payouts as use cases.Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
Fees
Paysend charges a fixed per-transfer fee that varies by country and delivery method; currency conversions include an exchange-rate margin, and third-party fees may apply.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.paysend.com
Founded and offices
Paysend says it was founded in the UK in 2017 and has offices in London, Belgrade, Dublin, and Miami.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Funding
Paysend announced a $125 million Series B round in May 2021 led by One Peak with participation from InfraVia, Hermes GPE and Plug and Play.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prweb.com
Licence
The consumer terms grant users a limited licence to use Paysend software for its payment services; the product is not offered under an open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Limit: account and card blocks
Trustpilot's review summary mentions card-linking errors and transaction blocks that can prevent payment completion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: app performance
An App Store review reports severe lag after an update, making the app difficult to use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: extra bank charges
Paysend warns that the sender's bank and the recipient's bank may levy additional charges beyond Paysend's fee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.paysend.com
Limit: transaction failures
Google Play reviewers report transfers being cancelled or requiring repeated attempts before succeeding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile platforms
bothRead 20 Sep 2026 · paysend.com
Notable news: anniversary
Paysend said on June 6, 2025 that it had reached its eighth anniversary, served more than 11 million customers and operated in over 170 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Payment methods
The iOS listing says users can fund transfers by debit card, credit card, bank transfer or Apple Pay.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: affordable transfers
G2 reviewers describe Paysend as easy to use for transfers to many countries with relatively affordable fees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: ease and speed
Trustpilot's review summary repeatedly praises the simple app interface, fast transfers and convenience for sending money abroad.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Pricing model
Paysend states that a small fixed fee is charged per transfer, with the exact amount depending on sending country and delivery method.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.paysend.com
Proprietary technology
Paysend describes its infrastructure as owned and proprietary rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 175,000 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
4.1 out of 5 from 185,000 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.1 out of 5 from 41,394 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Recipient account
In most cases, recipients do not need a Paysend account or app download to receive money to a bank account, card, or mobile wallet.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Regulated entity
Paysend Plc is incorporated in Scotland and authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority as an electronic-money institution, FRN 900004.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Regulation and support
Paysend says it is regulated by the FCA and provides 24/7 global customer support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Security certification
Paysend says transfers are certified under Visa, Mastercard, China UnionPay, FCA requirements and PCI DSS standards.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.paysend.com
Transfer coverage
The consumer service advertises sending to more than 170 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Transfer limits
Limits depend on the customer’s verification tier and country, and additional ID verification may raise them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Transfer speed
instantRead 20 Sep 2026 · paysend.com
Transfer tracking
Customers can track transfers, and the app provides notifications when money arrives.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Upfront fee display
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · paysend.com
Wallet integrations
The iOS listing names wallets and local rails including GCash, bKash, Pix, UPI, Maya, MoMo, Alipay, Nequi, DaviPlata and Nagad.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Personal international transfer $1.99, paid once per transfer from the US; varies by corridor and payout method fixed fee regardless of amount · exchange-rate margin applies · bank or recipient-bank fees may also apply Read 15 Oct 2026 · paysend.com
Enterprise Payout API Priced on request contact Paysend payouts to cards, bank accounts and wallets · 168+ countries · 48+ currencies Read 15 Oct 2026 · developer.paysend.com
International money transfers Price not published Per transfer; fee varies by sending country, destination, and delivery method. Fixed fee; exchange-rate margin may apply; bank or recipient-bank charges may apply Read 9 Oct 2026 · paysend.com

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