How to get a Payoneer account in Kenya

I will show you how to get a Payoneer account if you are in Kenya. I will also show you how to get a Payoneer card and how you can withdraw money from Payoneer to a local bank in Kenya.

Payoneer is a New York-based online payment solution that provides a Prepaid Debit Card that handles online money transfers safely and securely globally. It’s considered one of the best PayPal alternatives.

The Prepaid Debit Card can be used to withdraw money from Payoneer online through your local bank or ATM with the MasterCard® logo as it supports more than 150 currencies.

Payoneer is the second-best alternative to Paypal for freelancers and bloggers in Kenya since Paypal doesn’t allow them to send and receive money on freelance platforms.

Is Payoneer available in Kenya?

Yes, I have the card, and I use it like any other Mastercard to shop and also withdraw from any local ATM.

The benefits of Payoneer include but not limited to:

• To Withdraw money from MasterCard-supported ATMs.
• For online shopping and payments all around the world
• To book hotels online via sites like tripadvisor.com.
• You can buy domain and web hosting from sites like Namecheap, HostGator, & Bluehost
• Payoneer MasterCard is used to get payments from freelancing sites like Fiverr, Freelancer, Elance, Upwork, and affiliate networks like Impact Radius, CJ, and ShareASale, respectively.

Where can I get a Payoneer card?

Step 1

Applying for the Payoneer Card in Kenya is fast and straightforward secure. All you need is to sign up on the Payoneer Kenya website and wait for your Card to arrive.

Step 2

On the next page, provide your detailed information by filling up the form provided. Ensure that the name and date of birth you provide are an exact match with those in your National ID/Passport/Driving License. Then click on the “Next” button to move to the next step.

Step 3

Enter your contact address. Be sure to enter the correct Address, City and Postal Code. You will receive your MasterCard at the postal address you provided. Click “Next” to move to the next section.

Step 4

Create a secure password and select a security question then take a screenshot of the security question’s answer if necessary and have it stored somewhere safe like your google drive or write it down in your notebook. Security questions help in password retrieval in case forgotten. Click on the next button to move on.

Step 5.

Provide your Bank information details and submit your application.

Step 6.

After they review your application, you will receive an “Order Card Confirmation” on your email. Once Payoneer Prepaid Debit MasterCard gets approved, they will ship your card to the address provided. It takes about 14 to 20 days to get your card depending on your location.

How to Activate Payoneer MasterCard in Kenya?

Once you’ve received your card, log in to your Payoneer account using the username and password you provided.

You can check your email address in case you have forgotten. Click on the “Activate” button immediately after logging into your account.


Enter the 16 digit card number from your newly received card for verification and choose a four-digit PIN that you will be used in ATMs and stores anywhere. (Keep safe your PIN).

A confirmation message “Your request was successfully performed” will pop up, and an email will also be sent to You confirming the activation success. Now its’ time to start using the card.

How to Add Funds to Your Payoneer Account

Once the card is activated, your account will display. Make sure you click this link and sign up to get the $25 bonus.

Funds cannot be transferred to your Payoneer account from any debit card or credit card or the local bank. There are two main ways to top up your card.

By Receiving Payments from Payoneer-Supported Companies

This applies to Freelancers, Affiliate Marketers, and Bloggers who get their payment from the companies that support the Payoneer payment method.

List of companies using Payoneer Payment

Freelancing sites

• Fiverr
• 99Designs
• Elance
• Freelance.
• Odesk

Affiliate Networks

• Amazon Associates
• Clickbank
• Commission Junction
• Shareasale
• Envato

Advertising Networks

• Kontera
• Infolinks
• Buysellads
• Qadabra
• Revenue hits.
• Ezoic
• Taboola Inc.

2. Using the US Payment Service

This service allows all Payoneer account holders to receive payments from US-based firms. You don’t need to be a US resident to earn money from US-based firms like eBay, Clickbank, Amazon, etc. All you need to do is to use the “US Payment Service” option in your account.
How to Earn Money Through the Payoneer Affiliate program


Payoneer offers you an opportunity to earn make money from their Affiliate Program know as the “Refer A Friend” program. The exciting thing about this program is that anyone who signs up for an account with Payoneer through your affiliate link gets a $25 bonus.

This is only applicable if he/she makes a payment of $100 to their account, you’ll also get the $25 reward. It’s a win-win deal. To sign up for the affiliate program, log in to your account and click on the ‘Refer a Friend’ button on the upper-right of the page.

Copy the Payoneer Refer a Friend Affiliate Link on the landing page and use it to promote your affiliate link through your blog or social networking accounts.

How to Withdraw Money from Payoneer in Kenya

You can withdraw your Payoneer money to either your local bank account or a local MasterCard-supported ATM.

Withdrawal from the Local Bank

I noticed if you use Equity bank, the funds can be deposited on the same day if it is on a weekday. So if you have an equity account, go ahead and follow the following process.

• Submit your Payoneer account details to your Bank for approval
• Log in to your Payoneer account and access the “To Bank Account” menu under the “Withdraw” section from the main menu.
• To add your Bank account details, click on the “ADD NEW” button.
• Confirm the account ownership by entering the Payoneer Card Number, CVV, Date of Birth, and Payoneer Account Password.
• Enter your bank account details, i.e. Bank name, Branch name, Account name, Account Number, and Bank account description.
• You will receive a thank you note and an email from Payoneer confirming bank account approval.

Once the account is approved, proceed to withdraw money to your bank account by following these steps.

• Log in to your account and access the “To Bank Account” section under “Withdraw” from the main menu.
• Select your bank account and enter the amount you wish to withdraw. Click on the “NEXT” button and confirm your withdrawal request.
• Your funds will be deposited to your local Bank account within 4-5 working business days.

Payoneer Withdrawal from an ATM

To withdraw your Payoneer money from your local ATM, check to ensure that the ATM is MasterCard supported. Payoneer Card is accepted on all ATMs with the MasterCard logo. You will receive your payments in local currency.