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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Kenya.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Kenya.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Kenya? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Kenya, with a population of around 53.35 million people, has a GDP of approximately 131.67 billion making it the 62nd largest economy in the world. The official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES)
The economy is driven by a strong services sector, agriculture (tea, coffee, horticulture), and tourism. It is a member of the East African Community (EAC) and serves as a financial and transport hub for the region.
Kenya is a world leader in mobile money, with M-PESA being the default payment method for the majority of the population. It is used for everything from peer-to-peer transfers to paying for goods and services through the "Lipa na M-PESA" merchant service. Physical cash, the Shilling, is still widely used, especially for public transport and in fresh-produce markets. Debit and credit cards are used in the formal sector, such as at supermarkets, hotels, and restaurants.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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