How To Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa

If you earn money online, shop internationally, or get paid by overseas clients, PayPal is one of the most reliable platforms. But many people ask how to Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa since PayPal does not link directly to most South African banks.

With the help of FNB, you can easily withdraw your PayPal money into any South African bank like Capitec, Absa, Standard Bank, and TymeBank. The best part you don’t need to have an FNB bank account.

Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa

My name is Thabiso, an e-prenour, an investor, and a forex trader. I have been earning money online since 2020. My main withdrawal methods are PayPal and Binance, so I know a lot about using PayPal in South Africa.

Does PayPal Work In South Africa?

Yes, PayPal works in South Africa, but withdrawals are handled differently compared to other countries like the US. You cannot withdraw directly from PayPal to your bank unless you use FNB (First National Bank) as the middle link.

Even if you do not bank with FNB, you can still use their PayPal service to transfer money to other banks.

This method allows you to:

  • Receive international payments from PayPal
  • Convert foreign currency to rand (ZAR)
  • Withdraw from PayPal to almost any South African bank

Requirements to Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa

Before you start, make sure you have:

  • An FNB profile (online registration is allowed)
  • An active bank account (Capitec, Absa, Standard Bank, or TymeBank)
  • Your bank account details are ready

Learn how to verify your PayPal Account for this article:

Withdraw Money From PayPal for non FNB customers

You need to understand that FNB is the only official PayPal partner in South Africa for now. They act as a bridge between PayPal and local banks.

Create a FNB Profile to Withdraw money from PayPal to Any South African Bank

You do not need an FNB bank account. You only need to:

  1. Visit FNB Online Banking and click Register
  2. Select Register for PayPal for no FNB customers
  3. Select PayPal (for Me) if you use a PayPal Personal Account
  4. Then choose “I don’t bank with FNB”

Now then, fill in the information that follows. After creating your FNB profile, you need to link your PayPal account to FNB.

You can link any South African bank account to PayPal and be able to withdraw money there, whether you are using Capitec, Standard Bank, Absa, TymeBank, NedBank, Discovery Bank, or African Bank.

Withdraw Money From PayPal to Capitec

Capitec users can withdraw money from PayPal funds using FNB, but as a non FNB customer.

Withdraw Money From PayPal to Capitec

Steps:

  1. Register for FNB Online Banking (no FNB account needed)
  2. Add your Capitec bank details as the destination account
  3. Withdraw funds from PayPal

Money will reflect in Capitec instantly.

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Absa

If you bank with Absa, the process is also simple.

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Absa

Steps:

  1. Link PayPal to FNB Online Banking
  2. Add your Absa account details
  3. Choose a withdrawal amount
  4. Confirm transaction
  5. Wait for funds to clear

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Standard Bank

Standard Bank customers can receive PayPal funds using the same process.

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Standard Bank

Steps:

  1. Register and log in to FNB Online Banking
  2. Link PayPal
  3. Select Standard Bank as your payout bank
  4. Submit a withdrawal request
  5. Wait for funds to clear

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Nedbank

Nedbank is fully supported as well.

Withdraw Money From PayPal To Nedbank

Steps:

  1. Create an FNB Online Banking profile
  2. Link PayPal account
  3. Enter Nedbank account details
  4. Withdraw funds
  5. Money reflects after processing

Withdraw Money From PayPal To FNB

If you already have an FNB account, withdrawing money from PayPal is simple for you. You don’t need to create an FNB online profile.

Withdraw Money From PayPal To FNB

Steps:

  1. Log in to FNB Online Banking
  2. Go to PayPal Services
  3. Choose Withdraw from PayPal
  4. Enter the amount
  5. Confirm the withdrawal

Once completed, the money will be sent to your selected bank account instantly.

PayPal to FNB Withdrawal Fee or Other Banks

When you Withdraw Money From PayPal In South Africa, fees are charged on both top-ups and withdrawals.

The standard withdrawal rate is 1.52% on all PayPal top-up and withdrawal transactions.

However, you may qualify for lower fees based on how much you transacted in the previous month.

Fee Breakdown

  • Standard rate: 1.52%
  • Reduced rate: As low as 0.81%
  • Currency conversion fees may still apply if the money is not in ZAR

This means frequent PayPal users and businesses can save money by withdrawing larger amounts regularly.

FQAs

How Long PayPal Withdrawals Take

It takes 1 to 5 minutes, basically instant.

Can I Withdraw Money From PayPal without FNB Account

Yes, but you need to create an FNB online profile as a Non FNB customer.

Can I Withdraw Money From PayPal to Capitec directly

Yes, by linking your Non FNB customer profile to your Capitec account.

How much is the minimum withdrawal on PayPal?

No minimum withdrawal, you can withdraw as little as $1

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