European alternative to PayPal:
NexEuro, free SEPA Instant.
The European alternative to PayPal: instant, free transfers.
Why look for an alternative to PayPal?
PayPal charges up to 3.4% + €0.35 per transaction and belongs to a US group. NexEuro lets you send and receive euros instantly, for free, without depending on a US platform.
PayPal vs NexEuro
A point-by-point comparison to help you choose.
| Criterion | PayPal | NexEuro |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer fees | Up to 3.4% on goods/services payments. | €0 between NexEuro users. |
| Timing | Instant inside PayPal, bank transfer 1 to 3 days. | Instant credit straight to your bank account. |
| Identifier | Email address linked to PayPal. | Phone number, like a text message. |
| Jurisdiction | PayPal Europe SARL (Luxembourg) + US parent. | European player, no US dependency. |
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4 reasons to switch
What you concretely gain by moving to NexEuro.
No fees on payments between friends or family.
No need to create an account on a third-party platform.
Money received straight to your bank account.
Identification by phone number, not email.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before switching.
Can I receive customer payments without a NexEuro account?
Is there buyer protection like PayPal?
Can I migrate my PayPal history?
Ready to try the European alternative?
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Go further with NexEuro
Discover the solutions, countries and use cases that PayPal doesn't cover — or covers less well — than NexEuro.
European payment solutions
SEPA Instant, acceptance, group pots → Pillar · Countries36 SEPA countries covered
France, Germany, Spain, Italy → Pillar · Use casesConcrete use cases
Restaurant, freelance, e-commerce →See also: acceptance without a terminal · freelance invoicing · e-commerce payments without Stripe · instant payment in France · free SEPA Instant transfer.
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