How To Access Mpesa GlobalPay Service.
To access and activate the Mpesa GlobalPay service, which allows you to make international online payments using a virtual VISA card linked to your Mpesa wallet, follow these steps:
Using the Mpesa App
- Log in to Mpesa App:
- Open the Mpesa app on your mobile device.
- Enter your PIN to access your account.
- Navigate to GlobalPay:
- Select the “Grow” tab on the Mpesa app’s home screen.
- Activate GlobalPay:
- Locate and select the “GlobalPay” option within the “Grow” tab.
- Follow the prompts to activate the service.
- Choose Card Details:
- Select your preferred card color (if prompted).
- Enter your Mpesa PIN when prompted to confirm activation.
- Receive Confirmation:
- After successful activation, you will receive an SMS with your virtual card number and expiry date.
Using Mpesa USSD (*334#)
- Dial USSD Code:
- Dial *334# from your mobile phone.
- Navigate to GlobalPay:
- Select “Lipa na Mpesa” (option 6) from the USSD menu.
- Select GlobalPay:
- Choose “Mpesa GlobalPay” (option 5) from the menu options.
- Activation:
- Follow the USSD prompts to activate the GlobalPay service.
- Enter your Mpesa PIN when prompted to confirm.
- Receive Confirmation:
- You will receive an SMS with your virtual card number and expiry date upon successful activation.
Important Details about Mpesa GlobalPay
- Transaction Limits: The minimum transaction amount is KShs 1, and the maximum per transaction is Kshs 150,000. The daily transactional limit is Kshs 300,000. These limits may vary based on the prevailing USD-KES exchange rate.
- Markup Fee: Safaricom applies a markup of 3.5% on the transaction value at the prevailing forex rate for international payments. This fee is based on the exchange rate from Kenyan Shillings (Kshs) to the currency used for the purchase.
- Card Expiry: The GlobalPay virtual card expires after 3 years. You will receive multiple notifications starting at least 4 times before the card’s expiry. If the card remains inactive for 6 months, it becomes dormant, but you can activate it directly from the Mpesa app or USSD.