As of 2018, 83 percent of digital platforms allowed Kenyan consumers to pay with credit or debit cards. Additionally, nine percent of platforms allowed customer payments from bank accounts. The population of the East African country of Kenya is projected to reach 56.43 million people in 2024 and uses the Kenyan shilling (KES) as its currency.
Payment methods accepted by digital platforms in Kenya as of 2018
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Digital platforms include following types: online shopping (goods and restaurants), freelance, e-hailing (incl. carpooling), logistics / courier services, rentals, and other.
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i2i. (March 30, 2019). Payment methods accepted by digital platforms in Kenya as of 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 26, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102520/payment-methods-digital-platforms-kenya/
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