How to send money to someone with a debit card
At a base level, debit cards allow you to spend the money that's available in your account whilst staying in control of your spending because the balance on your debit card is updated instantly.
Moving funds to someone with a debit card
Today, offline methods of transferring money to someone with a debit card include visiting a bank, post office or remittance store and providing bank details to complete payments. Be aware that these options may charge high fees, with the money arriving within a few days.
With Paysend, the process for sending money online to a debit card of your choosing is simple, quick and affordable.
Sending money to a debit card with Paysend
Paysend is a next generation money transfer service that lets you send money abroad to bank accounts linked to a debit card for no hidden fees!
Transferring money with Paysend only takes minutes, though speeds may depend on bank processing times.
With Paysend, you can send your money directly to a debit card with our unique card-to-card transfers, making it a quick and painless process to provide the card details and click send!
To get started sending money, head to the App Store or Google Play to download the Paysend app or go to our homepage to find out how much you could save when moving money with us.
Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up your Paysend account and making a transfer to a debit card:
How to sign up to Paysend
- Click the Sign-up button at the top
- Type in your mobile phone number starting with the (Country code)
- Verify your account using the code sent straight to your mobile, or if on the Paysend App, create a four-digit passcode for additional security.
- Fill out your personal information (First and last name, date of birth, email)
- Enter your residential address
How to make a transfer to a debit card using the Paysend app
- Select Send Money.
- Choose the receiving country.
- Select how you want to transfer money - to a bank card.
- Enter the recipient's card details. Press Continue.
- Enter the amount you wish to send and press Continue.
- Select how you want to pay (Choose from available options).
- Follow the further instructions on adding the chosen funding option.
- Click Confirm & Send.
Paysend continues to deliver more payment options for our customers, and with a new and improved onboarding process, you can set up your account and make your first transaction in minutes.
Check the payments network for your sending country here.
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Bank wire transfers via SWIFT, SEPA, and ACH power most institutional cross-border payments through established bank networks, while digital services like Paysend streamline personal remittances with direct-to-card transfers* and upfront pricing. This article explains how each system works, its structural trade-offs for everyday international senders, and why Paysend may be more practical for expats, migrant workers, and freelancers, though bank wires remain essential for corporate needs.
This comparison matters most for individuals sending money internationally for personal or family reasons – such as expats supporting relatives, migrant workers paying rent, international students covering tuition, or freelancers handling recurring transfers – rather than corporate treasury operations or large institutional settlements.
Comparisons reflect general industry characteristics and may not apply to all transactions or providers.
Paysend makes it easy to send money to Moldova. Transfers can go straight to eligible Visa Debit cards or bank accounts – often within minutes depending on the recipient’s card issuer, payment method, and required checks With a simple fixed-fee model, you always know what you’ll pay. It’s a straightforward way to send money to Moldova online using card-to-card transfers.
Paysend operates as part of a global payments infrastructure designed to support continuous, reliable money movement across borders. Our international money transfer service allows users to send money to more than 100+ countries, including Moldova, using card networks such as Visa.
