KCB Bank Tanzania has partnered with PayPal to embed international payment services directly into its mobile banking application, giving users a straightforward way to receive overseas money, make eligible global payments and transfer PayPal balances into local accounts.

The move makes KCB Bank Tanzania the first bank in the country to offer PayPal functionality within a mobile app, targeting individuals and businesses that increasingly rely on cross‑border digital transactions.

Through the KCB Mobile App, customers can create new PayPal accounts or link existing ones, receive payments from international clients, conduct eligible online purchases and withdraw PayPal balances directly into their KCB accounts in Tanzanian shillings.

KCB expects the service to benefit freelancers, entrepreneurs, small and medium‑sized enterprises, content creators and tourism operators who depend on foreign clients and customers for revenue.

Josina Njambi, head of Digital Financial Services at KCB Bank Tanzania, said the partnership simplifies how individuals and businesses manage international earnings without needing separate banking and payment platforms.

She added that the integration aligns with KCB’s ‘Ina‑Make Cents’ campaign, which encourages customers to adopt smarter digital banking habits and supports the bank’s broader digital strategy.

KCB Bank Tanzania says it will continue investing in digital innovation to deliver secure, convenient and customer‑centric services that help individuals and businesses engage with opportunities in both local and international markets.