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This clause establishes PayPal's operational practice for currency conversion pricing and permits the inclusion of a spread above the underlying exchange rate. The provision clarifies that currency conversions are not executed at interbank rates but include an additional margin.
Interpretive note: The exact spread percentage is not specified in the agreement text reviewed; the actual cost to users depends on the specific rate applied at transaction time and how it is disclosed in the PayPal interface.
Users transacting in multiple currencies will be subject to a currency conversion spread added to the base exchange rate. The actual conversion cost will reflect both the market exchange rate and PayPal's markup on that rate.
How other platforms handle this
We may change our fees and exchange rate spreads at any time by giving you notice in accordance with this Agreement. Changes to fees and exchange rates may take effect immediately or on a date specified in the notice.
When you convert one cryptocurrency to another, Coinbase charges a spread of approximately 0.5% (higher or lower depending on market fluctuations) and a Coinbase Fee based on the size of the transaction and your region.
You can close your account at any time through the Revolut app, or by emailing us at support@revolut.com. You will still have to pay any charges you've incurred. We may also charge you any cancellation fees that apply to other agreements you've entered into with us (for example, if you cancel your M...
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"PayPal will use the transaction exchange rate (which includes a currency conversion spread) to convert one currency to another.— Excerpt from PayPal's PayPal User Agreement
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This clause establishes PayPal's operational practice for currency conversion pricing and permits the inclusion of a spread above the underlying exchange rate. The provision clarifies that currency conversions are not executed at interbank rates but include an additional margin.
Users transacting in multiple currencies will be subject to a currency conversion spread added to the base exchange rate. The actual conversion cost will reflect both the market exchange rate and PayPal's markup on that rate.
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