Although PayPal is often a convenient and affordable way to transfer money domestically, it is rarely the cheapest way to transfer money abroad.
If you want to find the cheapest way to transfer money to UK, check out our guide to sending money to the UK.
This is because PayPal charges a relatively large currency conversion fee on top of the mid-market rate, as well as fixed fees on top of that compared to other peer-to-peer transfer providers.
If you are sending small sums of money (>$500), however, it can be worth comparing fees with other providers.