How to Withdraw PayPal Funds Straight from the M-PESA App

Insights At a Glance:

• The M-PESA app now supports direct PayPal withdrawals.
• No browser redirections because everything happens within the app.
• Funds typically arrive in minutes.

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For the longest time, Kenyan freelancers and online hustlers have had a love-hate relationship with PayPal withdrawals. Sure, the MySafaricom app has had the functionality for a while but it came with a twist: you’d get redirected to a browser halfway through the process.

Well, Safaricom has finally gotten the memo. With the latest update to the M-PESA Super App (v3.5.5), you can now withdraw your PayPal funds directly within the app. No more switching tabs, no more loading browsers. It’s smooth, it’s clean, and honestly, it’s about time.

Let’s walk you through the process like the digital boss you are.

How to Withdraw PayPal Funds Using the M-PESA Super App

If you’ve used the MySafaricom app before, this will feel familiar—only better.

Step 1: Update the M-PESA App

Head over to the Play Store or App Store and make sure you’re rocking the latest version of the M-PESA app.

Step 2: Open the App and Find “PayPal”

Once inside the app, tap on the “Finance” or “Global Services” section. You’ll now see a brand-new PayPal option.

Step 3: Log in to Your PayPal Account

Tap on the PayPal tab and securely log in. You’ll be prompted to authenticate with your PayPal credentials.

Step 4: Link Your Accounts

If your M-PESA and PayPal accounts aren’t already linked (via the PayPal Mobile Money portal), the app will walk you through that first. It’s a one-time thing.

Step 5: Choose How Much to Withdraw

Enter the amount you’d like to move from PayPal to M-PESA. The app will instantly show you the exchange rate and fees.

Step 6: Review and Confirm

Double-check everything, then tap Confirm Withdrawal. And just like that…

Step 7: Wait for the Magic

Your funds should hit your M-PESA wallet within minutes. For larger sums, it might take a couple of hours. But hey, at least you’re not bouncing between apps and websites anymore.

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This isn’t just a new feature. It’s a quality-of-life upgrade for thousands of Kenyan freelancers, virtual assistants, designers, writers, and remote workers who rely on PayPal for their global gigs. And unlike the MySafaricom app, the M-PESA Super App keeps everything in-house. No pop-ups. No redirections. No stress.

This is one of those updates that makes you wonder: Why wasn’t this there from the start? But hey, we’re not complaining. Because now it’s here, and it’s working beautifully. So if you’ve been juggling browser tabs, third-party portals, and sheer frustration to get your hard-earned PayPal money, your life just got a little easier.