This calculator helps you estimate the cost of sending money internationally using PayPal, considering their exchange rates and fees. When you send money to someone in a different currency using PayPal, they apply an exchange rate and may also charge a fee. The exchange rate used by PayPal often includes a margin over the wholesale exchange rate, which is how they make money on currency conversions.
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.calculator-container {
font-family: sans-serif;
padding: 20px;
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border-radius: 8px;
max-width: 500px;
margin: 20px auto;
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.calculator-container h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #0070ba;
margin-bottom: 20px;
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.input-section {
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display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 10px;
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.input-section label {
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min-width: 180px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #333;
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.input-section input[type="number"],
.input-section select {
flex: 1;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
box-sizing: border-box;
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button {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
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color: white;
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border-radius: 4px;
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font-size: 16px;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
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button:hover {
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.result-section {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #e9ecef;
border: 1px solid #dee2e6;
border-radius: 4px;
text-align: center;
}
.result-section p {
margin: 0 0 10px 0;
font-size: 1.1em;
color: #495057;
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.result-section strong {
color: #28a745;
}
function calculatePaypalExchange() {
var amountToSend = parseFloat(document.getElementById("amountToSend").value);
var sendCurrency = document.getElementById("sendCurrency").value;
var receiveCurrency = document.getElementById("receiveCurrency").value;
var exchangeRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById("exchangeRate").value);
var paypalFeePercentage = parseFloat(document.getElementById("paypalFeePercentage").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(amountToSend) || isNaN(exchangeRate) || isNaN(paypalFeePercentage)) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
if (amountToSend <= 0 || exchangeRate <= 0 || paypalFeePercentage < 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter positive values for amount and rate, and a non-negative fee percentage.";
return;
}
// Calculate the amount received in the target currency
var amountReceived = amountToSend * exchangeRate;
// Calculate PayPal's fee based on the amount being sent (in the original currency)
// Note: PayPal's fee structure can be complex and might be based on the received currency or a fixed fee for international transfers. This is a simplification.
var feeAmount = (amountToSend * paypalFeePercentage) / 100;
// Total cost to the sender (original amount + fee)
var totalCostSender = amountToSend + feeAmount;
// Display the results
var outputHTML = "Original Amount to Send: " + amountToSend.toFixed(2) + " " + sendCurrency + "";
outputHTML += "Exchange Rate Used: 1 " + sendCurrency + " = " + exchangeRate.toFixed(4) + " " + receiveCurrency + "";
outputHTML += "Estimated Amount Received: " + amountReceived.toFixed(2) + " " + receiveCurrency + "";
outputHTML += "PayPal Fee: " + feeAmount.toFixed(2) + " " + sendCurrency + " (approx. " + (feeAmount * exchangeRate).toFixed(2) + " " + receiveCurrency + " at the given rate)";
outputHTML += "Total Cost (Sender): " + totalCostSender.toFixed(2) + " " + sendCurrency + "";
outputHTML += "Please note: This is an estimate. Actual rates and fees may vary based on PayPal's current policies and your account type. Always check PayPal's official rates before making a transaction.";
resultDiv.innerHTML = outputHTML;
}