PayPal vs Wise

PayPal for domestic; Wise for international.

Winner: Tie

Category Breakdown

Category	PayPal	Wise
Domestic Use PayPal is more accepted.	4.6	4
International Wise has much lower forex fees.	3.8	4.8
Business Features PayPal has more merchant tools.	4.5	4.2
Multi-Currency Wise holds multiple currencies cheaply.	4	4.8

FAQs

Which for international freelancing?

Wise for much lower currency conversion fees.

Can I use both?

Yes, PayPal for invoicing, Wise for currency.

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