With the sudden surge in transnational online work and e-commerce, payment options are making a killing. One such solution is PayPal. The payment service is easy to register with few requirements. Here is a guide on how to open a Paypal account.

How to create pay pal account

You can opt to download the application to your phone or go straight to the official website to create a PayPal account. The account creation process is the same.

How to open a PayPal account

• Click on Sign up or Sign up for free take in mind there are several types of business accounts. (Standard accounts are usually free, Pro attract accounts cost $30 per month with additional benefits)
• Enter your email address and create a password in the empty fields.
• Complete your personal information in the empty field’s provided. (These include official name, address, and phone number)
• You can opt to enter your debit or credit number next
• There is an option of “I’d rather link my bank first”.
• You can opt to enter your bank account details or opt to apply for PayPal credit
• The final step is the verification process.
• Click on confirm your email address and an automatic link will be sent to your mail.
• You should receive an email after account creation.
• Log into your email address
• Open the mail message from PayPal and Click on “Yes, this is my email.”
• If you can’t find the verification mail, check your Spam folder or “Purchases”.
• Ask for a re-send by going to the Account Summary page.
• Select “Confirm Email” to get a verification message.

That is how you to open a pay pal account in Kenya. Follow each of the PayPal account creation steps, and you’ll be up and running in a few minutes.