Uber stops accepting Visa cards on Kenyan platform
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 14 - Uber has stopped accepting Visa card payments in Kenya, citing rising global payment processing costs. The ride-hailing firm said Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Uber has ceased accepting Visa card payments on its Kenyan platform, effective January 14, citing rising global payment processing costs. This decision follows a routine review of payment options to manage expenses.
- Uber's decision is due to rising global payment processing costs.
- The change affects only Visa cardholders in Kenya.
- Payments via Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa, and cash remain available.
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