The PayPal Mobile Money Service with M-PESA is a money transfer service for PayPal and M-PESA customers, provided by TransferTo in partnership with Safaricom and PayPal. To qualify, you must have an eligible Kenyan PayPal and M-PESA account.

Which banks are linked to PayPal in Kenya?

Pro’s of using PayPal as a Kenyan Entrepreneur

  • If most of your clients are internationally based, this is the safest way to transfer and receive money.
  • The account is fairly easy to set up and integrate with your website.
  • A lot of Kenyan banks allow you to link up with PayPal (Equity bank, Chase bank, Co-operative bank)

How do I link PayPal to M-PESA?

How to link your PayPal and MPESA accounts

  1. Go to
  2. You will need to log into your Kenyan PayPal account.
  3. You will have to agree to TransferTo’s terms and conditions for using the service.
  4. Add the Safaricom MPESA number you’d like to link to the PayPal account.

How can I withdraw money from PayPal in Kenya?

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’

How long does PayPal take to reflect money?

To transfer funds from your PayPal account to your bank account, it usually takes between 3 to 5 business days; weekends and holidays may affect the exact timing of when your money is deposited. Also, additional holding periods may apply when transferring money depending on your bank account.

Can I open a PayPal account without a bank account in Kenya?

Sign up for a PayPal account2

  1. Go to
  2. Click on ‘Sign Up’
  3. Select the PayPal Account.
  4. Complete the required information and create your account.
  5. Confirm your email address.
  6. Verify your PayPal account by clicking on ‘Get Verified’ and then linking a credit or cheque card.

Why is my PayPal account not linking to mpesa?

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How do I add my Kenyan bank account to PayPal?

You can simply go to (if you’re in Kenya make sure the link has a “ke”) and register your account by clicking on “sign up” then entering your details. You can then ignore the part of entering your credit card and proceed to use PayPal services.

How do I link my bank account to PayPal in Kenya?

Sign up and verify your PayPal account

  1. Go to
  2. Click on ‘Sign Up’
  3. Select the PayPal Account.
  4. Complete the required information and create your account.
  5. Confirm your email address.
  6. Verify your PayPal account by clicking on ‘Get Verified’ and then linking a credit or cheque card.

Can you use PayPal to make payments in Kenya?

Finally, in Kenya, one can now move funds between your PayPal and M-PESA accounts. Therefore supporting the slogan, Your money, your choice! More to this, one can also be able to transfer their Mpesa balance to Paypal and use it to make payments online.

Do you need a bank account to use PayPal in South Africa?

Note: Par Forex regulations, users in South Africa are legally required to withdraw all received funds to a bank account, and then spend from a bank card if/when necessary. Once you have a PayPal account, withdrawing through FNB does not require an FNB bank account.

How to get a PayPal account in Nigeria?

Business Accounts can receive money but only through a website. The PayPal account would need to be configured on an online shopping cart. While First Bank Nigeria appears to be the local banking partner, there is no meaningful effect of this considering there is no formal withdrawal service in Nigeria.

Where can I withdraw money from my PayPal account?

The Equity Bank Withdraw Service is exclusive to Equity Bank and enables PayPal account holders to withdraw funds paid into their PayPal accounts through Equity Bank. The service is available to customers with an Equity Bank account.