The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) presents its General Purpose Visa Card, a debit card option that bears the Visa logo and allows users to make online payments conveniently. This particular card was specifically created for individuals who prefer not to utilize other KCB cards. One of the most appealing features of this card is that it functions as a debit card, meaning it operates solely on preloaded funds.
Being a Visa-branded card, the General Purpose Visa Card can be used for online purchases and transactions at any merchant outlets worldwide that accept Visa. Additionally, cash withdrawals can be made from any Visa-affiliated ATM machines.
Previously, access to PayPal services was limited for Kenyans. However, as of today, PayPal is available in Kenya, and the KCB Visa General Purpose Card can be used to activate a PayPal account. To expedite the verification process, it is important to have the KCB General Purpose online banking option activated.
To obtain the KCB General Purpose Visa card, visit the nearest KCB branch and complete an application form while depositing the required funds into the designated card account. Once the card account has been topped up, users can proceed to make payments at any Visa-branded merchant worldwide and engage in online transactions. The following documents are typically required when applying for the KCB General Purpose Visa card:
- Certified copy of ID/Passport
- Letter of recommendation from a KCB account holder
- 1 passport size photo
- Certified copy of Certificate of Registration (for business owners)
- Joining fee of Ksh. 1000
- Completed application form
Once the KCB General Purpose Visa card is activated, deposit approximately Kshs. 500, which PayPal will charge to verify your PayPal account. This step ensures the card's ownership verification.
After depositing and activating the KCB General Purpose card, log into your PayPal account and navigate to the "verify account" section. Enter the required card details and await the transaction code, which will be sent to your mobile phone instantly. By correctly answering the question related to the charged amount, as sent to your mobile phone, you will have a verified PayPal account. Congratulations on completing the process successfully!
This sounds great, only one question how does one activate the KCB General Purpose online banking option.
ReplyDeletehi Raphael, you need to log into your cards account on kcb website and enable online usage.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for that, how can i get the digit code and how long will it take to be active.
Nicholas
can i receive payment using my paypal account using this KCB card?
ReplyDeleteHow will you withdraw funds to your account yet paypal doesnt support this option for kenya
ReplyDeleteYou can withdraw you money from paypal to mpesa then u can deposit to kcb mpesa
DeleteI have already verified the card and a few dys ago received a $29 payment. However, I cannot withdraw this amount from the ATM...frustrating
ReplyDeleteI have already verified the card and deposited 500 bob. But still the same error on Paypal comes up "This credit card has been denied by the bank that issued your credit card..." I'll give it a few days.
ReplyDeleteordinary co-op bank atm cards work perfect with paypal.
ReplyDeleteHow does it work I have tried with my coop but it tells me to use another card
Deletethe bank says that even though the money in you card is in form of dollars,it will be exchanged into kenya shillings as you withdraw from the ATM
ReplyDeleteI have found this helpfull, will do the necessary this week. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIrene
Are there any hidden charges with this card? For instance, what are the monthly charges?
ReplyDeleteYou can withdraw Paypal to Mpesa, Yu Cash, Airtel Money at www.kenyapesa.com
ReplyDeleteJoining fee is 1500KShs as of last week Friday.
ReplyDeletea big problem here!!! the telephone number they include on the card is rarely picked. Its hard to reach card center>>. . the number is 0203749091
ReplyDeleteA recommendation letter? What for? Security? Smh!
ReplyDeleteI did all that b@ wen I tried to withdraw I got stuck. How do I go about it since it shows withdrawal to US banks?
ReplyDeleteDo you mean that Co op Visa cards can work?
ReplyDeletelet me try out
ReplyDeleteThis card seriously doesn't work with PayPal and I have money to withdraw any assistance
ReplyDeletehey there someone abroad wants to pay me via payoneer
ReplyDeleteunfortunately i dont have that card . is there a way that you can help me?
can my bankika KCB visa card help me in transacting online
ReplyDeleteReally? Do I need to have a bank account with co-op bank?
ReplyDeleteyou mean the normal coop ATMs?
ReplyDeleteI don't think so, because I tried but it refused with my normal Bankika card
ReplyDeleteTry EquityBank and thank me later
ReplyDeleteIs this Kcb general purpose card available to Kcb banks in Uganda
ReplyDeleteCan I be able to use the card in donating funds?
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ReplyDeleteI have tried to get started with my visa card to online jobs but I am bieng told that my card has been declined ,what might be the problem?
ReplyDeleteevery time i try to make payments abroad my kcb visa fails,wat could be the problem
ReplyDeleteKCB needs to adapt itself to the current money transfer trends. It's currently very inconvenient. My transactions have been denied even after visiting the bank personally to know what the problem is.
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