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P2P payments or transfers (Peer-to-Peer payments) is a way of transferring funds using digital platforms. Usually, these transfers are made using specialized apps and services, such as Revolut.
These services connect one user to another using a secure connection. This allows them to skip any intermediaries and offer free transfers.
Here, we'll explain P2P transfers and how they work. We'll also look at the top P2P apps, fees, and speed.
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P2P Payments Explained
What does P2P mean?
A peer-to-peer transfer, also known as a P2P payment, refers to instances where money is sent and received between trusted contacts such as friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances , usually through an app and without any intermediaries.
Typically executed online through a money transfer provider website or mobile apps, peer-to-peer transactions facilitate the sending of funds from one person to another, via the internet or mobile network.
A few examples of common peer-to-peer payments include:
Splitting a dinner bill between friends
Paying monthly rent to a landlord
Dividing domestic payments among household members
Sharing the cost of a purchase with family members
P2P apps changed my life. I remember opening a 'Mondo' account (before they switched to Monzo). Since then, every single one of my family members and friends has an account with them. It made everyone's life much easier; my dad can send me money from the EU, I can send money to my wife whenever she needs it, and my wife sends money to her nephews in Latvia, with minimal to no fees and no awkward money talks.
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How do peer-to-peer transfers work?
In most cases, peer-to-peer transfers are deemed more convenient than traditional bank transfers.
Users can simply select the recipient from their contact list, rather than having to enter bank details.
Example of how P2P payments work when I sent money to my wife
Different apps work differently, but in general, all you need is for both of you to have the same app installed and have each other email or number.
In some cases, you can send a payment link without another person having one. For a more detailed explanation (for the techies out there), Monzo explains it in their article.
For example
You attend a work lunch with 2 colleagues, both of whom have agreed to split the bill with you. Rather than asking each guest at the table to pay using cash, you pay for the entire meal on your card.
When you get back to the office, you divide the bill by 3 and request this amount from each colleague using a peer-to-peer money transfer app.
Your colleagues will receive a notification for the requested amount, logging into the app or online platform by entering a secure password, PIN code, or fingerprint ID, and entering the amount due.
You receive money from both colleagues instantly, without needing to provide or request any bank details.
Some peer-to-peer payment platforms also function as a digital wallet (for example Wise), meaning funds can be stored and managed from the P2P account; while other platforms will deposit funds directly to the linked bank account or card.
What is UPI and is it different to P2P payments?
Unified Payment Interface or UPI is similar to P2P payments, its as fast and secure payment option used in India for money transfers.
Popular P2P payment apps
First made popular by digital payment provider PayPal, the concept of a peer-to-peer transfer has gathered momentum since. Here's a list of the most popular P2P payment apps.
Best overall
Wise
With a Wise multi-currency account, you can hold multiple international and local currencies and send them to each other (as long as both of you have the accounts).
In terms of P2P payments, it offers a seamless experience between mobile and desktop versions and carries no fees.
It doesn't have fancy tools like Revolut, but if you're planning to convert currencies and send them abroad, it's a great app to have.
Once trying to open sire, was automatically blocked for no reason
No, I don't recommendOctober 5th, 2025
Alan
Unable to transfer money from Philippines to any other country. Philippines Wise does not work
No, I don't recommendOctober 1st, 2025
Anonymous
Retiro de dinero en transferencia
Yes, I recommendSeptember 6th, 2025
Uwe
great rates and service - unfortunately for some countries not yet available
Yes, I recommendAugust 25th, 2025
Martin Premprakash Anantharaman
On the first transfer to a hospital in NY they were already screaming that this was a sure scam and the same on my next transfer to a fried in Nigeria. They then summarily closed my account TERMINATING THE RUNNING TRANSFER TO NIGERIA, claiming that, hold on, I was being scammed🤦♂️ Sure, I could have appealed but immediately found that I would have had to provide so much intrusive detail that I desisted.
No, I don't recommendJuly 22nd, 2025
Martin Premprakash Anantharaman
Setting up is a bit unwieldy if you want to make a one-off transfer, as you have to create an account with complete identification - but it works and the process as well as charges are great.
Yes, I recommendJuly 18th, 2025
Anonymous
My brother wants to send me money from India to Nigeria but he's finding it difficult how can he do it
No, I don't recommendApril 17th, 2025
Mohammed
WARNING : Wise was Great until main office decided to ruin WISE By letting the TW India office control handling Random verifications and do what ever they want by insane replies and no replies etc.
If you want to waste your time and enjoy a journey into Black Hole of Insane then go ahead and try WISE !
No, I don't recommendFebruary 14th, 2025
Anonymous
Can't receive money from php to idr so far
I'm not sureJanuary 24th, 2025
sudheir
They don't allow transfer to Brokerage firms from India
No, I don't recommendJanuary 13th, 2025
Anonymous
Good app to transfer money
Yes, I recommendJanuary 13th, 2025
Anonymous
I didn't find Cuba on your list.
No, I don't recommendDecember 29th, 2024
Anonymous
cuba not work
No, I don't recommendDecember 22nd, 2024
Nina
I made a transfer to a Canadian company 1.5 months ago, and the funds have not yet been received. After multiple emails, Wise insists that the money was paid out. However, I have received an official statement from the recipient’s bank confirming that the money has not been received. Wise's complaints department sent me a final letter stating that, according to their records, the funds were paid out.
Additionally, Wise states the following in their Customer Agreement regarding their responsibility for losses:
Quote from Wise's Terms:
"Our Customer Agreement also explains our responsibility for losses in Section 29:
29.1 Unforeseeable loss or damage. We are not responsible for any loss or damage that is not foreseeable. Loss or damage is foreseeable if either it is obvious that it will happen or if, at the time the contract was made, both we and you knew it might happen, for example, if you discussed it with us during your sign-up process.
29.9 We are not liable for things which are outside of our control. We (and our affiliates) cannot be liable for our inability to deliver or delay because of things which are outside our control."
Despite these terms, Wise has not been able to resolve this issue, and the money has still not been delivered as promised.
I find it irresponsible that Wise does not conduct any investigations into the matter. The Canadian bank associated with Wise is unable to provide any information, as everything goes through Wise. Wise must be capable of tracking the funds and providing precise details about where exactly the money is, who received it, and to which bank account it was deposited.
I would advise everyone to be cautious when transferring large sums of money with Wise. They are not capable of executing a secure money transfer!
No, I don't recommendDecember 8th, 2024
Shengjie Yin
good and perfect
Yes, I recommendDecember 2nd, 2024
Tristan
Beware: Wise's Unethical Policies and Unresponsive Support Cost My Business
I am sharing my experience with Wise to warn fellow business owners about the serious risks and unacceptable practices you may encounter if you choose to use their services.
My business, is a legally registered travel agency in the UK, and I relied on Wise to manage payments for my photography and cultural tours, primarily in South America. Things took a turn for the worse when Wise froze my account and accused my business of violating their Acceptable Use Policy, citing my once-a-year humanitarian trip to Cuba.
Despite explaining multiple times that:
No Cuba-related transactions were ever processed through Wise (I use a separate European bank for this purpose),
My tours comply with the “Support for Cuban People” category authorized by OFAC, designed to help Cuban citizens outside state control,
Wise completely ignored the facts. Their customer support team responded with automated messages, refused to engage in any meaningful dialogue, and even lied, claiming they didn't monitor my emails—despite clear evidence to the contrary. After days of chasing them and providing thorough documentation, they chose to close my account without justification.
The Consequences:
Wise left my business in chaos, disrupting essential transactions and client arrangements.
Their rigid policies align with sanctions widely condemned by the global community, and in doing so, they indirectly support humanitarian suffering.
The Bottom Line:
Wise is unreliable, unresponsive, and unethical. If your business has any complexity or humanitarian focus, beware: Wise will shut you down without notice or explanation, and customer support will abandon you. Their actions have serious real-world consequences.
Avoid Wise if you value your business stability or require ethical and accountable financial services. There are far better alternatives out there that won’t put your livelihood at risk Beware: Wise's Unethical Policies and Unresponsive Support Cost My Business
No, I don't recommendNovember 14th, 2024
Anonymous
I have been a customer for a few years. Yes I love the instant deposits as I make around $1K. However as many non US entities Wise uses a bank out of New York. Therefore the TRANSFER and DEPOSIT from an account transfer can take 4 to 6 days. What this means is that you will not able to make another ACH transfer during this time. This is frustrating if you have to make a follow up transfer in a few days. All in all don't plan to make more than 4 transfer in a month because it may not fo through, Not sure if other transfer companies operate the same way but I am about to find out as I will try Revolute. Bottom linw will require you to use ANOTHER payment method like credit card or some other method. Understand this: YOU MAY HAVE THE MONEY IN YOUR ACCOUNT but they WILL NOT TRY TO VERIFY IT WITHIN THE THE PERIOD IT WILL TAKE THEM TO DEPOSIT IT IN YOUR ACCOUNT. To add insult to injury I called in and the agent siad that they can see that they got paid but the computer takes time to update/reconcille I guess! It is a slow system!
I'm not sureNovember 7th, 2024
Anonymous
There is a lot of advice on RECEIVING INHERITANCE in the UK from overseas but nothing on the rules for SENDING money gifts to grandchildren living OVERSEAS and the rules on Inheritance Tax in that case.
I'm not sureOctober 29th, 2024
Anonymous
The service is decent, nothing more. I have had security issues that are not quickly resolved. Call center personnel are average. The app is not, in general, user friendly. You should definitely do research on a variety of service providers before making a choice. Do not take the reviews at face value. I chose Wise based on positive reviews but now regret not doing more research on other companies.
I'm not sureOctober 20th, 2024
Anonymous
So far so good
I'm not sureOctober 14th, 2024
Daniel
I checked to see if Wise even sends money to Colombia. Colombia is not even in their list of countries. Why is it even advertising for Colombia?
I'm not sureOctober 10th, 2024
Bill Sanders
I have used Wise for several years. They once rejected a large transfer because it was to a coal company. Apparently, they are a woke company! But they refused to tell me why. More recently, they required verification of my identity using a smart phone. I am 69 and never owned a cell phone because I don't need one. But they forced me to buy one, which I did last week. Getting the phone updates ate up all my data, so i got 1 GB more. I took 12 different pics of my passport and another 12 of my face for them. They rejected them - and are holding up my transfer. Now my phone ate up that gig of data and I must buy another gig (thru Tracfone) just to use the phone. What a hassle. This is not a photo studio! They know who i am already.
Note: This comment has been edited by the MoneyTransfers.com team to align with our content guidelines.
No, I don't recommendOctober 3rd, 2024
Ziggy Meilus
It used to be always instant, now it may come right away or it can take 5 even 7 days to get the money.
I'm not sureAugust 30th, 2024
Anonymous
i've heard of people having issues with accounts being locked/restricted, but i think that was mostly for business accounts, maybe they were locked for good reason. for me, i've had no issue with my account though i've only used it for small transfers and not very often, over the past 5+ years
Yes, I recommendJuly 26th, 2024
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Best for families with kids
Revolut
Revolut supports multiple currencies and offers P2P payments between Revolut account holders. All you need is the recipient's contact details and them to have a Revolut app.
It's particularly useful if you have kids (due to their under-18 account) and want to pocket money to them hassle-free without any fees.
If you're paying someone abroad, however, the exchange rates can be a bit messy and confusing as well as they charge a conversion fee on the weekends.
Our family and in-laws use revolut for when they come to the UK, when we're in Germany, France or Portugal to pay each other back for holiday expenses for our families such as shopping, meals, petrol, gifts etc. It's great.
Yes, I recommendJune 4th, 2025
Anonymous
not competitive
I'm not sureMay 4th, 2025
Anonymous
Yes i recommend
Yes, I recommendDecember 7th, 2024
Malek
Does not support transactions for people resident in algeria
I'm not sureNovember 23rd, 2024
Gigani
Excellent service
Yes, I recommendNovember 15th, 2024
Eric
Does not support transactions for people resident in Indonesia
No, I don't recommendOctober 28th, 2024
Anonymous
Excellent
Yes, I recommendOctober 19th, 2024
František
I have had Revolut for a long time and I can recommend, the best app for me
Note: Translated from "Revolut už mám dlouho a můžu doporučit za mě nejlepší aplikace"
Yes, I recommendOctober 9th, 2024
Anonymous
I haven't been able to set up. it won't resend the codes
I'm not sureSeptember 3rd, 2024
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Best for payments without an app
Cash App
Cash App is one of the more popular options in the US. You can send and receive money between friends and family even without the app.
You can easily fund your account with any debit card. Each Cash App user gets assigned a $cashtag which is used to send the payments.
In reality, as a P2P app, it's very similar to any other app, the key differences being the availability and features.
Cash App offers free savings features, it allows for deposits via ACH, checks, and paper money deposits and lets you set up recurring deposits.
It is a convenient app for day-to-day use if you live in the US (similar to Monzo in the UK).
Zelle is a US-only app and is built for USD payments. It is similar to other providers like Venmo and Cash App in terms of P2P payments.
However, the biggest differentiator is the simplicity of the app and multiple integrations.
It can be integrated with many banking, meaning that if your bank supports it, you don't even need the app, you can send payments right within your banking app.
If it doesn't, you can simply download the app and use it as usual.
By now you've probably used PayPal at least once in your life, and chances are you already have an account with them. PayPal is a global P2P payment service, largely used for online shopping, payments, and money transfers.
PayPal payments are usually instant (with a few exceptions where they can flag your transaction) but otherwise, it's a convenient way to make transfers between friends and family.
However, all this comes with higher fees compared to other apps.
If you're making a domestic payment funded by a card you will likely pay the fees, if you're making an international transfer, the fees are even worse (especially compared to the alternatives).
We recommend using PayPal in case you have a balance on it and can use that to send local payments.
One of the biggest incentives for customers to use a peer-to-peer transfer service over traditional banking methods is the fact they offer a free service between contacts based in the same country as you.
Additional fees may apply to international payments and payments funded by credit card.
US Disclaimer: Revolut is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. See revolut.com/en-US/ for details.
How long do peer-to-peer transfers take?
Usually, payments are instant. But again, this will depend on the service you are using and where you need to send the money, but generally speaking, another overarching draw of peer-to-peer payments is the provider’s ability to instantly request and deposit funds between known and trusted contacts.
Another speed consideration to make is the withdrawal method.
For example
If you send money via PayPal, the recipient won't be able to spend it unless they withdraw it to the bank account.
This adds extra time to the whole process. However, if you use something like Revolut or Cash App (with a free debit card), the process is almost always instant.
Help & FAQ
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P2P payments or transfers are a way of sending money to friends and family using mobile and desktop apps without any intermediaries.
As peer-to-peer payments grow in popularity, especially among Gen Zers, we encourage everyone to research and give P2P apps a go. A recent report anticipated that the global P2P payment market is expected to generate $2,271.41 billion transactions by 2026.
If you're looking to send money abroad with a P2P app, we'd suggest finding a specialized provider instead, be it for speed, cost, or support. Use our form below to get the best money transfer service for your needs.
April Summers is an experienced Senior Financial Content Editor who combines a wide range of professional skills with her academic background in English literature and journalism. Her professional background includes key positions at the Daily Star, LBB Online, and Entertainment Daily UK, which have sharpened her financial and journalistic expertise.
With 6+ years of hands-on experience in international money transfer services, Artiom has tested and analyzed dozens of companies, services, and apps firsthand. From sending money between the UK, EU, US, JP, and ID, to helping friends and family transfer large amounts abroad, he combines deep personal experience with industry insight.
He has worked on content and product at MoneyTransfers.com since 2019, with a focus on FX rates, transfer apps & companies, and comparison tools. His work has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Decrypt, PoundSterling, and more.
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