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Hi fellow Ugandans,
Are you struggling with PayPal in Uganda? You are not alone.
We introduced this PayPal Uganda service because of real problems Ugandans face every day:
1. For Paying Online: Some people use PayPal to pay for courses, services and goods online yet their accounts get suspended right away after creating them.
2. For Receiving Money: A lot of people and organizations have friends online who want to send them money via PayPal but Uganda can’t receive.
3. For TikTok Withdrawals: Many Ugandans are trying to withdraw from TikTok but Uganda PayPal accounts can’t receive.
4. For Gamers & Freelancers: Some Ugandans play games and others are doing side hustles on freelancing sites like Upwork and Fiverr, so they need a receiving account they can use to get paid.
5. For Suspended Accounts: Then there are those who have been suspended on PayPal and want new accounts – we advise them on how to avoid future suspensions and setup new ones correctly.
6. For Scam Protection: We also advise on which Apps are fake and which are legit so that you don’t waste your time.
At Webvator – Kampala, we solve all these PayPal Uganda problems.
When creating a PayPal account in Uganda that can be used to pay for services online, it’s easy. But creating both a sending AND receiving PayPal account is the challenge.
Uganda too is partially restricted by PayPal – it can pay but can’t receive, just as many African countries. In East Africa, it’s only Kenya which can receive and send. The rest of us – Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan – can’t receive unless we create foreign accounts.
This is why your Ugandan PayPal can pay for hosting and Facebook Ads, but your client cannot send you money on it.
To create a PayPal in Uganda for paying, steps are direct. Just make sure you create a PERSONAL account not a BUSINESS PayPal.
A business PayPal account will be useless in Uganda and in fact you will land into issues if you create a business account yet you want to just send payments. Personal can do that well, no need for business.
Simple steps to create a personal PayPal in Uganda:
If your account gets suspended right away after creation – this is very common in Uganda. We can help you create it correctly or, better, we can pay on your behalf with our PayPal and you pay us with cash at our office or you send Mobile Money.
Now, let’s talk about a receiving PayPal account – this is what you need if you want to receive money.
You need to setup a foreign PayPal account if you want to receive. The process might involve buying a virtual line of a supported country and using key details of that foreign supported country you have chosen.
If you want a receiving PayPal account in Uganda, you might use a Kenya or Dubai PayPal link to sign up. Don’t use VPN please – VPN is the fastest way to get permanently banned. You might need to buy a virtual line online or from a friend to setup account as Dubai or Kenya.
The process involves:
This process is complex and risky. Most people prefer not to risk it because if PayPal detects you are not in that country, your account will be suspended and money frozen for 180 days.
That’s why we offer these services – contact us for assistance if you want us to assist you to setup a receiving PayPal account you can connect to your bank and withdraw, then you pay for our assistance.
For some people who are just receiving one time or not often on PayPal, creating a foreign account is not worth the risk.
We can receive on your behalf and send money to your MTN Uganda, or you pick cash at our office in Kampala.
Most people prefer this option because creating a PayPal account is risky in Uganda, it can be suspended and your money gets frozen.
How our PayPal to MTN Uganda service works:
We receive on behalf of people receiving:
1. PayPal Payment On Your Behalf
Some countries are totally restricted – we can pay for your goods and services with our PayPal and you send us money via Mobile Money or cash at our office.
2. Help Ugandans Withdraw from TikTok Using PayPal
Uganda PayPal accounts can’t receive TikTok payments. We assist you to setup a receiving PayPal account you can connect to your bank and withdraw, or we receive for you and send to MTN.
3. Withdraw from Apps and Freelancing Sites
We get you a receiving solution you can use to get paid from Upwork, Fiverr, and other apps.
4. New PayPal After Suspension
Have you been suspended on PayPal? We advise you on how to avoid future accounts getting suspended and setup new ones correctly.
5. Fake vs Legit Apps Advisory
We advise on Apps which are fake and legit so that you don’t waste your time on scams.
6. Bitcoin to Mobile Money Uganda
Let’s receive your Bitcoin and send it to your Mobile Money – MTN and Airtel.
Disclaimer: PayPal accounts must comply with PayPal’s User Agreement. Creating accounts with false residency information can lead to limitation. Our services are offered as consultancy and facilitation for Ugandans affected by country restrictions.
Don’t let “Uganda can only send” stop you from getting paid.
Whether you need us to pay for your course online, need a link to receive donations from abroad, need to withdraw from TikTok, or need a new account after suspension – we are here in Kampala to help.
+256 773 168506
Semawata Road, Ntinda, Kampala
Find clear answers to common questions about PayPal account setup, receiving money, withdrawals, mobile money, international payments, and using PayPal in Uganda.
Yes, you can use Mobile Money with PayPal in Uganda - but only for paying and verification, not for receiving.
This is how it works:
What you CAN do with MTN & Airtel Mobile Money on PayPal Uganda:
What you CANNOT do:
How Ugandans receive PayPal to Mobile Money then?
Since direct withdrawal is not possible, we bridge the gap:
So yes - Mobile Money virtual cards work for sending on PayPal Uganda, but for receiving PayPal to Mobile Money, you need a service like ours at Webvator Kampala.
Contact us to link your virtual card correctly or to receive PayPal to your MTN/Airtel today.
Yes. Creating a PayPal account in Uganda that can pay for services online is easy. Go to paypal.com and create a Personal account with your real Ugandan details and link your MTN MoMo card or bank card. This account will work for paying for courses, hosting, domains, and Facebook Ads. It just cannot receive money.
PayPal partially restricted Uganda just like many African countries. Uganda can pay but can't receive due to PayPal's compliance and risk policies. That's why you need a workaround - either a foreign receiving account or a trusted receiving partner like Webvator in Kampala.
Always create a Personal account, not Business. A business PayPal account will be useless in Uganda and you will land into issues and instant limitation because Uganda cannot receive. Personal is perfect for paying for services. No need for business.
We offer PayPal to MTN Uganda service. We give you a PayPal payment link to share with your friend or client abroad. They pay to us, and we send the money to your MTN Mobile Money or you pick cash at our office in Kampala. Payments below $100 are processed within 1-2 hours. Contact us for current rates. First-time clients fill a short security form.
Don't use VPN please. VPN is the #1 reason PayPal accounts in Uganda get suspended right away after creation. For a Ugandan sending account, you don't need VPN at all. For a receiving account like Kenya or Dubai, use the official Kenya/Dubai PayPal signup link and a virtual line, not a VPN.
You need to sign up using the Kenya or Dubai PayPal link, buy a virtual line from Kenya or UAE online or from a friend for verification, and set up the account correctly. The process is complex and risky - if PayPal detects you are not in that country, your money gets frozen for 180 days. That's why we offer assistance - contact us to assist you setup a receiving PayPal account you can connect to your bank and withdraw.
Yes. Many Ugandans are trying to withdraw from TikTok but Uganda PayPal accounts can't receive. We have 2 options: We assist you setup a receiving PayPal account you can connect to your bank and withdraw yourself, then you pay for our assistance. Or we receive the TikTok payment for you and send to your MTN.
Yes. This is very common. Some people use PayPal to pay online yet their accounts get suspended right away. We help those who have been suspended on PayPal - we advise them on how to avoid future suspensions and setup new ones correctly so it doesn't happen again. Contact us with the suspension reason.
Yes. Some Ugandans play games and do side hustles on freelancing sites like Upwork, Fiverr, Freelancer. They need a receiving account to get paid. We get you a solution you can use to get paid, or we receive on your behalf and send to MTN.
There is no official PayPal phone number for Uganda. The best way is to log in to your account > Help > Message Center > Contact Us. Or call PayPal international support at +1-402-935-2050. Be careful of scammers claiming to be "PayPal Uganda." If you need help with limitation or receiving, contact Webvator in Kampala - we handle it daily.
Yes. Let's receive your Bitcoin and send it to your Mobile Money. We convert your Bitcoin and pay you via MTN or Airtel Money Uganda.
Yes. We receive on behalf of people receiving church donations via PayPal, organization donations, and personal donations from friends abroad. Most people prefer this because creating a PayPal account is risky in Uganda and money gets frozen.
Some countries are totally restricted - we can pay your goods and services with our PayPal and you send us money via Mobile Money or cash at our office. We also advise on which apps are fake and legit so you don't waste your time.