Kenya

Waitlist

Kenya is on PayKato's expansion waitlist. Live processing is not yet available — interested merchants can register interest through the contact form.

Supported merchant types

Registered Kenyan businesses
Freelancers and independent professionals invoicing international clients
Digital product sellers, SaaS, and agencies

Supported payment methods

International debit and credit cards (planned, subject to partner approval)
Local card, bank transfer, and mobile money support to be confirmed during onboarding

Payout currency

KES

Planned settlement to a verified Kenyan Shilling bank account, subject to partner availability.

KYC / KYB requirements

Government-issued ID for the business owner / director
Proof of address
Business registration document
KRA PIN where applicable
Bank account details in the registered business name

Expected payout timing

To be confirmed once banking and processor partners for Kenya are approved.

Unavailable or prohibited

Adult content, gambling, lotteries, and betting
Cryptocurrency exchanges, mixers, and ICO sales
Unlicensed financial services, money transmission, and FX
Weapons, ammunition, and regulated controlled goods
Counterfeit goods, IP-infringing products, and unlicensed pharmaceuticals

Availability is partner-dependent

Acceptance, supported payment methods, payout rails, fees, and timing for Kenya are confirmed during merchant onboarding and depend on country regulation, merchant category, and approval by licensed payment and banking partners. PayKato may decline, pause, or modify availability at any time. This page is informational and does not constitute an offer of payment services. See the Prohibited Businesses list and the AML/KYC Summary for more.

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