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Skrill to Mpesa Money Transfer 2024

Skrill has simplified money transfers for users by introducing the Skrill to Mpesa wallet service on their platform.

This service enables seamless and convenient money transfers between Skrill and Mpesa accounts.

One of the significant advantages of using the Skrill to Mpesa service is the lower fees it offers compared to other payment methods like Paypal and Payoneer in Kenya.

This makes it an attractive option for individuals looking for cost-effective ways to withdraw money from their Skrill account to their Mpesa wallet.

Skrill is considered a secure and transparent service for individuals venturing into online work or business and needs to send/receive payments from freelancing sites, online stores, and overseas. Skrill provides the best alternative to Paypal Kenya.

With the increasing number of Kenyans working online, abroad and offering online freelancing services through various portals. One has to decide the best option online for money transfer and payment.

How to Create a Skrill Account in Kenya

  • Click here to create a FREE account with Skrill.
  • Fill in the form provided by entering the correct information.
  • Select your wallet information details, i.e., you can select Country and Currency.
  • Select the country where you live and have a valid “Identity Document” of that country.
  • Note: You cannot change your currency once your wallet has been created.
  • Enter your street address, e.g. Tom Mboya.
  • The final step for account opening is to add your phone number.

Verification and Set Up your Skrill to Mpesa Account

  • Login to your email address and click on the verification link sent to you by Skrill.
  • Go to the “Cards & Bank Account” section to add your Credit/Debit card.
  • Click on the “Mobile Wallet” Tab followed by the “Add Mobile Wallet” Button.
  • Enter your mobile number and click on the “Save” button

How to Transfer from Skrill to Mpesa

Skrill Partnered with Safaricom to enable its customers to transfer their Skrill funds received in their mobile wallet to their mobile bank accounts. Steps to withdraw money from Skrill to Mpesa in an instant.

Steps

  1. Click here to access the Skrill website.
  2. Change the Country field from Belgium to Kenya to convert the currency into Kenya shillings.
  3. Click on the “Get started” menu followed by the Mpesa button (not the Logo).
  4. Enter the recipient’s information in the fields provided.
  5. Click the “Continue” button to log into your Skrill account or sign up.
  6. Skrill will provide/display your account balance details and transaction cover cost.
  7. Check and verify the recipient’s information.
  8. Provide your date of birth details for security checkups and
  9. Click on the “Send Money” button and wait for an SMS and a confirmation email from Skrill.
  10. Now you feel good, 🙂 Ha?

Benefits of Skrill Wallet

  • Skrill is popular among Kenyans because it transfers money directly to the Mpesa account in record time.
  • It is easy to send and receive payments from overseas and any person from any country who has a Skrill account.
  • You can link your Skrill account to your Nakumatt Global Card for easy topping up and shopping online.
  • Affordability, Availability, low transaction costs and convenience of use.
  • You can request payments from users using their Email address.
  • Low deposit and withdrawal charges as compared to other online payment platforms.

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Philemon Shisia
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