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Zelle & PayPal Now Available on DolarPeso
· DolarPeso Team
Two New Ways to Exchange
We're excited to announce that Zelle and PayPal are now live on DolarPeso. Whether you prefer the simplicity of Zelle or the flexibility of PayPal, you can now convert your dollars to Colombian pesos and pick up cash at our verified partner locations in Medellín.
How It Works
The process is the same simple flow you already know:
- Enter your amount in the calculator
- Choose Zelle or PayPal as your payment method
- Send the exact amount to the email shown on screen
- Add your email in the memo so we can match your payment
- Pick up your pesos at any partner location
That's it. No app downloads, no account creation, no hidden steps.
What Does It Cost?
Every payment method works the same way: you send your dollar amount and the fee comes out of the pesos. The service fee depends on how you pay:
- Zelle: 5.0% + $1.50 (4.0% + $1.50 through 30 November 2026 on tickets up to $1,000)
- PayPal: 5.0% + $1.50 for US accounts, 6.5% + $1.50 for accounts outside the US, $175 minimum
- USDC: 2.0% + $1.50
- Card: the fee is shown at checkout before you pay
Here is what you see on every order:
| What You See | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Your dollar amount | Exactly what you send — no extra charges on top |
| Exchange rate | 2.0% below the mid-market rate |
| Service fee | Set by payment method (above), deducted from the peso side |
| You receive | COP rounded down to the nearest 1,000 |
The key difference from traditional services: you send exactly $20, not $22.99. Our fee comes out of the pesos, not your dollars.
Zelle: Instant & Free
If you have a U.S. bank account, Zelle is probably the easiest option:
- No fees from Zelle itself — it's built into most U.S. banking apps
- Instant transfers — no waiting for processing
- No PayPal account needed — just your bank app
- Works with Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and most major U.S. banks
Just look for Zelle in your banking app, send to the email we provide, and you're done.
PayPal: Flexible & Familiar
Already have PayPal? Great — you can use it too:
- Send from your PayPal balance or linked bank account for free
- Available worldwide — not limited to U.S. bank accounts
- Use the app or website — whatever's easier
Quick tip: When sending via PayPal, choose "Friends & Family" to avoid any extra PayPal processing fees. If you send as "Goods & Services," PayPal charges an additional 2.99% + $0.49 on the receiving end.
Same Great Rate, More Options
Whether you pay by Zelle, PayPal, USDC, or credit card — you always see a full breakdown before confirming:
- Amount you're sending
- Exchange rate applied
- Service fee (deducted from pesos)
- Exact COP you'll pick up
No surprises, no hidden margins, no math required.
Ready to Try It?
Head to the exchange page and select Zelle or PayPal at checkout. Your pesos will be ready for pickup at any of our verified partner locations in Medellín.