PayPal.Me
Keep it if you need a familiar, reusable PayPal profile link. PayPal says a PayPal account is required to use PayPal.Me. It is not the same product as its business checkout links.
PayPal.Me ↗PayPal.Me alternative for business
PayPal payment link alternative
PayRequest is a PayPal payment link alternative for businesses that want cards and local payment methods alongside PayPal, with invoicing and payment reminders in one platform. Connect a supported provider, create a link, and share it without building a website.
Free
€0/month + 2% per successful standard payment, capped at €25 per transaction. Provider fees are extra.
Premium
€5/month with 0% standard platform payment fees while active. Provider fees and commission-payment exceptions remain separate.
Business
€20/month with 0% standard platform payment fees while active, plus business billing automation. Provider fees and commission-payment exceptions remain separate.
Which PayPal link are you replacing?
PayPal.Me, app money requests and PayPal business Payment Links are different products. Choose based on the checkout you need, rather than assuming every PayPal link has the same limits.
PayPal business Payment Links
Consider these first if you want a PayPal-hosted business checkout. PayPal offers no-code links, cards and eligible wallets; availability depends on your market and account.
PayPal Payment Links ↗Stripe Payment Links
A direct option for businesses already using Stripe. Create hosted checkout links without code for products, subscriptions or donations.
Stripe Payment Links ↗PayRequest
Choose it when payment links also need invoicing, reminders and billing workflows, or when you want to connect Stripe, Mollie or PayPal. Available payment methods depend on provider, country and account approval.
What does switching actually cost?
PayRequest adds a billing platform on top of your payment provider. It does not remove processing charges, currency conversion costs, disputes or provider account restrictions.
Worked example: ten standard €100 payments in one month cost €20 in Free platform fees, versus €5 for Premium. Provider charges apply in both cases. At €250/month of standard payments, 2% equals €5; above that amount Premium has lower platform costs, assuming no per-transaction cap affects the calculation. This is not a claim that PayRequest is cheaper than PayPal directly.
Current PayRequest pricing →How to replace a PayPal.Me link
Start with one payment request before changing every public link. You cannot redirect a paypal.me address to another platform.
- 1
Create a PayRequest account and connect an eligible Stripe, Mollie or PayPal account. Complete any required provider verification.
- 2
Create a payment link with the amount and a clear description. Enable the payment methods supported by your provider and country.
- 3
Check the checkout and confirmation flow. Replace the old link in your emails, website and social profiles; existing PayPal transactions stay with PayPal.
PayPal payment link alternative FAQ
Can customers pay without a PayPal account?
Yes, if you offer a supported non-PayPal method such as card payments through Stripe or Mollie. PayPal guest checkout is a separate feature and its availability varies. Do not assume every PayPal business link requires a PayPal account.
Can I keep accepting PayPal?
Yes. Connect an eligible PayPal account in PayRequest. Other payment methods require the relevant supported provider and configuration.
Will switching bypass PayPal holds or account limits?
No. PayRequest does not override provider eligibility, verification, reserves, transaction limits or payout schedules.
Do all PayPal payment links expire after ten days?
No. PayPal documents a ten-day expiry for unclaimed send/request links in its US app flow. That rule should not be applied to PayPal.Me or every business Payment Link.
Official sources and next steps
Check the current product details for your country before switching. This comparison is published by PayRequest, one of the options above.
Give customers more ways to pay
Create your first link, connect your provider and choose the billing plan that fits your payment volume.
Create your payment link