Q:Why do people use this option?
A: It eliminates the merchant fees that occur for the seller with the "Goods and Services" option.
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^Description of merchant fees^
Now, let's move on to how you would send money through the Family and Friends Option.
- Log in to your PayPal/create a PayPal account. Select the "Send & Request" tab at the top of the screen.
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- Now select the "Send money to friends and family" button on the left.
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- Enter the name or e-mail of the person you're buying/sending money to.
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- Enter the amount you want to send and press continue.
(I entered $1.00)
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- Verify the amount you want to send and press "Send Money Now".
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