Kenya
Payment Methods

Market overview

With a population known for its mobile-first approach, Kenya has witnessed significant strides in financial inclusion and digital adoption. Spearheaded by the ubiquitous M-Pesa platform, Kenyan consumers exhibit a strong affinity for mobile commerce, with close to 60% of online purchases being completed using mobile devices like smartphones or tablets. 

Between 2020 and 2022, the proportion of Kenyans with a bank account surged from 56% to an impressive 79%, reflecting a tangible expansion in access to formal financial services. Concurrently, the online population experienced a notable uptick, growing by 4 million individuals during the same period. This surge in digital connectivity has propelled Kenya’s eCommerce market into prominence, with projections indicating a robust growth trajectory. By 2027, the Kenyan eCommerce market is forecasted to reach a substantial value of USD 4.4 billion. 

Payment methods supported per country

Mobile money payments

Bank account payments
Bank card payments
Cash payment
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Virtual bank account

eWallets

Global & local card schemes & wallets

Mobile money

Cards

Bank transfers

Digital wallets

Proportion of population using digital payments over one month (Findex 2021)

78%

Proportion of population using digital payments at least once a week

29%

Trade exchange

Payment methods breakdown

Cards

28%

Cash

35%

Bank transfers

1%

eWallets

2%

Other

34%

Card schemes breakdown

Visa

56%

Mastercard

44%

American Express

0%

Local schemes

0%

Other

0%
Banks in Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
Equity Bank
Kenya Commercial Bank
Barclays Bank of Kenya
Diamond Trust Bank
Cooperative Bank

Central Bank of Africa

Standard Chartered
Mobile carriers in Kenya

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