The main reason I have an Equity Bank account is because of the feature that allows me to link the bank account to my Paypal account and easily withdraw money from PayPal. Though it takes days when a withdrawal is requested, it works and has been my way out into using Paypal.
However, this obviously going to change as Safaricom today has announced their collaboration with PayPal through TransferTo that enables M-Pesa customers link their accounts directly to PayPal.
The service is already up and running and can be accessed from https://www.paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa/
This is big news. And it will have massive implications world over as it makes access to services worldwide, plus the ability to trade easier, faster and smoother.
How to link M-Pesa to Paypal:
The terms and conditions states that one of the requirements for the linking is a qualifying M-Pesa wallet. How this is determined is still not clear to me.
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- Go to link: https://www.paypal-mobilemoney.com/m-pesa/
- Click Get Started
- Log in to your PayPal account with your Primary Email address
- Allow the service by TransferTo that links your M-Pesa to PayPal
- Enter your Mobile Phone number
- Receive the 4 digit verification code that sent to your number and enter it to complete linking.
- Done
Problem linking M-Pesa to PayPal
These are some of the challenges I believe you may encounter when trying to link your MPesa to Paypal. This is the one I’ve encountered:
Sorry we can’t link these accounts, they don’t belong to the same person – this is my issue currently. Both account names, emails, and mobile phone numbers are the same for mine. Ensure both your PayPal account and MPesa account official names and phone numbers are the same. If they are and you receive this error, file a complaint, and await response.
Will update post once I receive feedback on the error.
This is Now fixed.
So first of all make sure your MPESA registration name is the same as your Paypal name. Then try linking. If not, you’ll encounter my issues above. I had to delete my PayPal account and open a new one with full MPESA names.
There’s massive promise with this new service. And it shows us just how big M-Pesa is, and how there’s so much potential for mobile money that hasn’t been tapped into.
Some Sectors that will really enjoy the new M-Pesa-PayPal service include:
- International online stores. It has been a challenge paying online stores. It will now be easier for many more people to buy online.
- Subscription services. Paying for your Netflix, Deezer, or any other subscription is more easier as you can load your Paypal account from MPesa.
- Small local e-commerce ventures. Many local ventures that have a problem integrating a good plugin for payments for their goods or services can now just use the PayPal plugin as more people can now pay using PayPal.
What are your thoughts on the new venture?
Have been trying to link paypal and mpesa and getting an error the accounts dont belong to the same person even after amending my paypal names to read the names in mpesa. The Mpesa number is the same.
Same problem, tried 3 days but no code sent
Hi I created a church PayPal with the church name how do I link it to a m-pesa line
I would like to delink my paypal account to mpesa or rather change the mpesa phone number. How do I about it?
Go to PayPal then settings. Go to the “phone numbers” tab and tap “change”. I hope this helps.
Am not receiving the confirmation code when trying to link with mpesa. anyone who has encountered this before
Havig trouble to withdral from paypal to mpesa
So it means no is able to withdraw the money from paypal, I have been trying since October last year
Hi, how can I change the mpesa no. I provided in the mobile wallet for mpesa safaricom transfer?
i have been struggling with the same too
I think you should write a follow up article on the service. It’s extremely easy to get locked out of your Paypal account.
Trying to withdraw but on error each time what might be the problem?
Thanks Dickson.
After struggling to get money into my paypal, i googled and came across your blog. It took me less than 10 minutes to connect my account to Mpesa and deposit. Asante.
i have the same issue how can i rectify it
this idiots are never replying email messages for assistance..s
First of all thank you for the full insight. Unfortunately for me i am stuck since i used my surname on paypal and my middle name on the Mpesa. I have edited my profile on paypal and followed through with documentation and nothing. Wondering what i could be missing π
Am having issues with linking my m-pesa account with paypal I don’t know why even with all the requirements in place
This is fantastic! Especially for freelancers who work with international clients.
Hey Dick,
I have this recurring, when I try to link my accounts.
Sorry, we can’t link these accounts.
The Safaricom M-PESA validation service is currently unavailable.
What may I not have done right? The names, email addresses and mobile phones are all in one name.
Kindly,
hello please improvev the service it’s saying transaction failed I have been trying for the last 12hrs
nice
Does anyone know if the withdrawal is going to take 3 days as it is the case for equity? or will it be a real time withdrawal service?
What’s the maximum amount a newly verified paypal can receive after linking with mpesa? I have never used paypal before
I am the most happiest with this, the thought of going to the bank and having to open an account to link PayPal locally was just daunting a task. Fortunately, my account linked successfully. Mpesa/PayPal is a game-changer.
That is great. Unfortunately, mine is taking me rounds with error prompts.
Most of my friends and i were not able to link the paypal account to Mpesa.
Just followed the steps, I did not have any issues, linked directly. Topped up paypal with a dollar and it reflected after a few minutes.
Its going to be a great service