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Does PayPal work in kenya

Yes, PayPal works in Kenya, so people there can send money, receive payments from clients abroad and shop with international merchants. PayPal runs a dedicated Kenyan site for local account holders.

Getting money out of a Kenyan PayPal account usually happens through one of two routes:

  • M-PESA withdrawal: The PayPal to M-PESA service lets you move your PayPal balance into your M-PESA mobile money wallet. Thunes operates it in partnership with Safaricom and PayPal.
  • Bank withdrawal: You can link PayPal to a Kenyan bank such as Equity Bank Kenya and move funds into that bank account through the bank's PayPal option.

PayPal balances held by Kenyan users sit in US dollars (USD). When you withdraw to M-PESA, the amount is converted into Kenyan shillings (KES).

Fees apply to international transfers and to currency conversion, so check the current PayPal pricing for Kenya before you send or accept a large payment.

User feedback on Reddit is mixed. Some Kenyan users depend on PayPal for business payments, while others turn to services like Wise or Payoneer because of exchange rates and withdrawal limits.

People sending money to Kenya from the US through PayPal can choose delivery options such as a bank deposit or a mobile wallet.

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