Beirut, Lebanon · since 2006
PayPal, made possible in Lebanon.
PayBuddy is a payment assistance service in Beirut, Lebanon that lets you send and receive PayPal payments and get paid locally through Whish Money. It has operated continuously since 2006 — 20 years of moving money in and out of Lebanon.
- 20+
- Years in service
- 5% / 10%
- Sending / receiving
- Same day
- Typical settlement
What PayBuddy does
Four everyday jobs, handled end to end.
Receive PayPal payments
Freelance and client payouts from abroad, settled in Lebanon.
Send and pay online
Pay merchants and services that only accept PayPal checkout.
Scheduled large transfers
Transfers above 5,000 USD booked in advance so funds are ready.
Same-day settlement
Most cleared payments are paid out the same working day.
How it works in three steps
- 01
Send us the details
Message the amount, the currency, and whether you are sending or receiving. You get a written quote with the fee and the settlement time.
- 02
The PayPal side is handled
Your client pays, or we complete the checkout for you, through a verified PayPal account that clears normally.
- 03
Get paid via Whish Money
Once funds clear, your payout is sent to you through Whish Money anywhere in Lebanon.
Common questions
Can I receive PayPal payments in Lebanon?
Yes. PayBuddy receives the payment on your behalf through a verified account and sends you the equivalent through Whish Money.
What exactly does PayBuddy do?
PayBuddy is a payment assistance service based in Beirut, Lebanon, operating since 2006. It lets people and businesses in Lebanon send money through PayPal, receive PayPal payments from clients abroad, and pay for online purchases that require a PayPal checkout.
How long does a transfer take?
Most incoming payments are confirmed and paid out the same working day. Payments that arrive after 17:00 Beirut time are usually settled the next working morning.
Which currencies do you handle?
Payments are received in USD, EUR and GBP. Payouts in Lebanon are made through Whish Money.
Get a written quote before you send anything
Tell us the amount and the direction of the transfer. You get the fee, the rate, and the settlement time in one message — same working day.