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Which banks does PayPal accept in Kenya?

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Which banks does PayPal accept in Kenya?

Equity Bank It is the only bank in Kenya that assists Kenyans to withdraw money from PayPal. Equity’s new Visa cards come already enabled for online transactions.

How do I withdraw money from PayPal to KCB?

You cannot withdraw PayPal funds to KCB Bank in Kenya. The only bank you can use for PayPal to Bank withdrawals is Equity Bank Kenya. You can also use to PayPal to Mpesa.

How do I link my KCB account to PayPal Kenya?

  1. In your PayPal account, select “link a new card” under “Account Settings” then tap on “Money Banks and Cards”
  2. Enter the required details and hit “Link Card”
  3. After completing, you’ll need to call KCB Card center and request for the PayPal code which you’ll note somewhere.
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Is PayPal available in Kenya?

PayPal services are available through mobile banking in Kenya. It is important to select the correct country from the country drop-down list when creating your PayPal account.

How can I use PayPal in Kenya?

How to open a PayPal account in Kenya

  1. Visit PayPal.com on computer.
  2. Choose the Type of Account (Personal or Business)
  3. Enter your personal information.
  4. Activate the account via Email.
  5. Link your debit card or credit card.
  6. Use PayPal to send and receive the money within Kenya or anywhere around the world.

How do I withdraw money from PayPal after 180 days in Kenya?

For normal withdrawals in Kenya you can use MPESA or Equity BUT if you have had a permanent limitation then the ONLY option you have to withdraw is to a U.S bank account.

How do I withdraw money from PayPal to mpesa?

The Withdraw Service from PayPal allows you to withdraw funds from your PayPal account to your linked qualifying M-PESA account.

  1. Log on to your PayPal account and Select Withdraw.
  2. Enter amount to withdraw from your PayPal Account in USD and click ‘withdraw’
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Can I link my PayPal to mpesa?

How to link your PayPal and MPESA accounts. Go to www.paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa. Add the Safaricom MPESA number you’d like to link to the PayPal account. You will receive a verification code on your Safaricom line via SMS text.

How long does it take to withdraw $200 from PayPal?

You can literally withdraw $200 and get the cash on your M-PESA in 5 minutes or less. Sometimes it may take a little longer, but it mostly works in minutes. Here’s an official video from PayPal that shows you how to do all this: Another great service that you can use to withdraw from PayPal is the Equity Bank PayPal Withdrawal Service.

Is it possible to receive PayPal cash through M-Pesa in Kenya?

Yes, this is now possible! It wasn’t possible to do this for a long time till 9th April, 2018 when the big partnership happened. It’s now official that Kenyans can directly receive their PayPal cash to their M-Pesa accounts .

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Is it possible to withdraw money from PayPal to Mpesa?

Note that PayPal is not the best method to transact online. There are awesome PayPal alternatives out there like Payoneer, Wise (formerly TransferWise), Paxful, and Skrill. It’s great that freelancers can now officially withdraw from PayPal to MPESA using an arrangement that is directly endorsed by both PayPal and Safaricom.

Is it safe to send money through PayPal?

The safety of your PayPal account – Some great services do not involve sending money directly to a personal PayPal account. Others involve sending cash to a trusted person’s PayPal account then they send you the equivalent.