Frequently asked questions

PayPlea is an adults-only mobile community for person-to-person help. You discover moderated requests, choose how to help through the recipient’s own external payment link, and follow transparent progress.

PayPlea is designed for iPhone and Android. It is currently pre-launch, iOS first, and not yet published in app stores. Join early access to hear when you can try it.

Yes. Using PayPlea is free. Optional one-time in-app purchases support development but unlock no features.

No. PayPlea never holds, pools, routes or withdraws recipient money. Transfers happen in the independent provider’s app or website.

Not in the traditional sense. There is no platform-held fund. Helpers pay recipients directly. See direct help vs crowdfunding.

Yes. That is the point of PayPlea. Read for helpers.

Yes, as long as the request is truthful, you are 18+, you have a compatible payment link and the request passes moderation. See ask for help.

PayPal, Revolut, Cash App and Venmo, only where the recipient has configured them. Availability varies by country and account. PayPlea is not affiliated with them.

So that progress reflects reviewed contributions rather than unverifiable claims. The receipt stays private.

A declared amount that has not been reviewed yet. It is shown separately in amber with a clock icon and is not counted as confirmed.

Review — automated assessment plus human administrative review where needed. The request owner cannot approve amounts unilaterally.

Yes. The app lets you crop and conceal private details before upload. See protecting details on receipts.

No. Requests are moderated, but review cannot prove every statement. Use the red flags and only send what you are comfortable giving.

No. PayPlea is not a charity and does not represent help or support purchases as tax-deductible.

Yes, from each item’s menu in the app. For suspected illegal content you can also submit a notice.

Yes. Blocking stops that member from interacting with you.

Display name, profile photo, country, public biography, requests, stories, goals, aggregate progress, comments and badges.

Legal and contact details, identity and request documents, receipts, verification material, individual declarations and private conversations — except where disclosure is required for security, support, moderation or law.

No. PayPlea is only for people aged 18 or older.

They recognise participation. They are not identity verification and do not affect ranking or moderation. See achievements.

Through optional in-app support purchases once the app is live, or by contacting us about sponsorship.

Use the form on sponsors and press or the contact page.