How to top up your PayPal account using your M-PESA balance

Before  we embarked on how to top up your PayPal account using your M-PESA balance, firstly let us look at  What is PayPal Mobile Money Service with M-PESA.

According to Paypal Mobile Money Services, The PayPal Mobile Money Servicewith M-PESA is a money transfer service for PayPal and M-PESA customers, provided by Transfer To in partnership with Safaricom and PayPal.

To qualify, you must have an eligible Kenyan PayPal and M-PESA account. When registering to use the service, you’ll link your two accounts and will be able to move your money from one to the other.

Now, How to top up your PayPal account using your M-PESA balance?

Follow below steps to top up your PayPal account using your M-PESA balance

1. After completing the registration, click Top Up.
2. Enter the amount you would like to top up in USD and click Calculate to get the equivalent amount converted in KES. This is the KES amount you need to transfer from your M-PESA account. The exchange rate used will be displayed on the same page.
3. Go to your M-PESA menu and select Lipa na M-PESA then the Pay Bill option.
4. Enter Business Number 800088.
5. Enter your phone number as the Account Number.
6. Enter your M-PESA PIN and click Send.
7. Use your newly topped up balance to easily and more securely shop online or send payments with PayPal.

Top Ups to your PayPal account will generally be processed in real time, but may take up to 4 hours. If your PayPal balance is not in USD, you will need to log in to your PayPal account to confirm the top up request.

Also you can read: How to withdraw money from PayPal to your M-PESA account