Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift
Uber discontinues Visa card payments in Kenya due to rising processing costs, pivoting to M-Pesa and mobile money alternatives...
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Uber has stopped accepting Visa card payments in Kenya, a significant shift attributed to rising global payment processing costs. This change, which took effect in December 2025 and became widespread in January 2026, highlights a restructuring of how global platforms operate in African markets.
- Uber confirmed the decision, citing global payment processing costs directly impacting their business.
- The move applies to both the Uber and Uber Eats platforms in Kenya, with users notified about the change.
- The primary beneficiary of this decision is M-Pesa, Safaricom's mobile money service, which offers local settlement and avoids cross-border charges.
- Other available payment alternatives include Mastercard, cash, and PayPal.
- Visa acknowledged the discontinuation, stating they are in contact with Uber to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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