Join Payoneer for ease of Global Payments

Many people are now working online. Even those who are not fully working on the internet, a part time job can help you increase your earnings and maybe help you buy that dream house you have always wanted. Or is it a car? Whatever the case, having at least two incomes can help you save for something big you want to do. It is very hard to succeed just by doing one thing.

The first question I get when I tell people that they can make money online is ‘how do I get paid?’ Fair question I would say. Some of the major payment processors like Paypal don’t pay to Kenya. Of course nowadays you can get your money via Equity Bank or even Nation Hela, it however takes time. 2-5 days in most cases. Sometimes you can even wait for eight days. If you work hard for your money, real time payments are the way to go. Finish the job or sell a product and you have your money already. That is how good services work.

I have been using Payoneer to process my online payments and so far I love the service. Getting paid from top U.S. companies is a breeze. If you have ever used freelancer.com, Elance, Odesk, Apple, Amazon, PayPal, Skrill (MoneyBookers) etc. you are going to love the Payoneer Debit MasterCard. It just makes payment processing a breeze. It is not just for your payments alone. If you ever wanted to pay another person, you can do so easily with the card.

Once you apply for the card, it should take 2-3 weeks to arrive. ATM cards for local banks take roughly the same time. The card will be sent to your postal address so you should ensure that you provide a real one. Postal addresses in Kenya start with P.O Box and are different from a physical address which is where you live. Always use a postal address to ensure your card is delivered with no problems.

Once your card has been delivered then you can use it to process your payments globally. Getting your money is as easy as visiting an ATM card with a MasterCard sign. I am sure any bank worth its name in Kenya has a partnership with MasterCard. I personally use PesaPoint as their ATMs don’t swallow cards. A Payoneer card is the best card for online payments and once you get one you won’t want to lose it.

Even better than withdrawing your money using the card is shopping with it. You swipe free! If you wanted money to buy a fridge for example, just use your card to pay for your item at the many MasterCard points of sale throughout the country. Again nearly all major supermarkets and even the not so major ones accept MasterCard.

Online payments have never been this easy before and this is a chance for every Kenyan to make money online. Don’t just say there are no jobs. You can work for somebody a continent away from you and still use the money in Kenya. 

You can sign up for Payoner here. If you want to learn moreabout Payoneer Debit MasterCard and how to sign up, follow this link

How to withdraw online payments from PayPal and Skrill in Kenya

For many people living in Kenya, it has been hard withdrawing their online payments from international payment processors like PayPal and Skrill (formerly MoneyBookers). Most affected are freelancers who sell their skills online. It can be very hard withdrawing your money after payments. Sure Skrill offers a way to move your money to a Kenyan bank through wire transfer, however it takes days. Say 3-5 days.

The guys at strecthGo.com can help you withdraw your money from PayPal to Mpesa but I am afraid the last time I used their services, their exchange rate was low. If you work hard for your money, you need to ensure that you make every little savings. There are other sites that claim to offer services but I found them wanting. Some of their websites were even broken and withdrawing money from them is a huge risk.

I have heard good reviews about NationHela. Coming from a reputable media company and confirmed to work, it is a good payment solution. You can sign up for your NationHela card from distributors countrywide.  DTB bank is one place to apply for one. The advantages of having the card are that you can withdraw your payments from PayPal to Kenya. The only problem I have with the card is that money takes 2-3 days to arrive in your account.

Recently Equity bank became the second bank in Africa to allow PayPal payments. Receive your money to your local bank account. Talk to your bank and I am sure they will explain it to you.

How to withdraw your money immediately

When I realized that you can withdraw directly from PayPal to Kenya I was happy that I was no longer going to lose my hard earned cash through money changers. The good part is that if you get paid via Skrill, you can withdraw instantly too. How is this possible and why have I never heard about it?

A Payoneer debit card is the easiest way to manage your online payments. Better still, when you apply for the US Payment service, it allows you to get paid directly by many US companies like PayPal, Skrill(MoneyBookers), Amazon, Apple etc. The ease with which you can access your money is amazing. You can withdraw your money from millions of MasterCard branded ATMs worldwide. That includes nearly all banks in Kenya. PesaPoint outlets are also MasterCard branded and you can get your money from there.

Even better than withdrawing your money is shopping with your card. You can pay with your card at millions of MasterCard points of sale worldwide. You pay no charges for that.

How do I get my card?

You can apply for a Payoneer debit card by clicking thislink. After successful application, you will receive your card by post. Login to your account and activate it. You can load money to your card for spending or use it to get paid worldwide.

The advantages of having a Payoneer debit card are many and varied. I wrote another detailed post about the card and its advantages. You can read it to get an idea of what you will gain by applying. If you have any questions you can post them on the forum and I will answer them.