Can I use Square for pos & payments in Nairobi?

Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Kenya. If your company is registered in one of its supported markets you can use it for that entity; otherwise a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) is available from Nairobi today.

What does point of sale & card payments cost from Nairobi?

Getting started is straightforward and pricing is transparent — Square shows fees before you confirm, so there are no surprises.

Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Kenya?

No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Services are provided by regulated partners — such as Square — each licensed in the markets where they operate.

Are there other pos & payments options for Nairobi?

Yes. Globe lists several vetted partners in this category. Square is our lead recommendation, but you can compare the alternatives and pick what fits your situation.

Point of Sale & Card Payments · Nairobi

Point of Sale & Card Payments in Nairobi

Looking for point of Sale & Card Payments in Nairobi? Globe Digital Bank connects you with Square — Accept card payments in person and online, run a storefront, track inventory and manage bookings and reporting from a single point-of-sale platform. Set up online and get started with taking in-person and online card payments, no branch visit required.

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Availability in Kenya

Square doesn't yet let businesses based in Kenya sign up directly. It currently operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France and Spain. If you run — or plan to register — a company in one of those markets, which is common for Nairobi founders selling to customers abroad, you can use Square for that entity. To hold and move Kenyan shilling locally from Nairobi in the meantime, a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) works today.

What you get with Square

Order card readers and terminals that sync automatically
Track inventory across in-person and online channels
Send digital invoices and get paid remotely
Transparent per-transaction pricing, no long lock-ins
Take payments online with a free storefront and checkout links
Accept chip, tap and mobile-wallet payments in person

Who uses this in Nairobi

Online + in-person sellers

Run a free online store and physical POS from one inventory and one report.

Cafés & hospitality

Ring up orders fast, manage menus and track daily sales in real time.

Services & appointments

Let clients book online, send reminders and take payment at checkout.

Nairobi, Kenya

People and businesses in Nairobi lose real money to hidden fees and clunky systems. Globe recommends Square for point of Sale & Card Payments because it is transparent, digital-first and quick to set up.

POS & payments in Nairobi: FAQ

Can I use Square for pos & payments in Nairobi?: Square doesn't currently onboard businesses based in Kenya. If your company is registered in one of its supported markets you can use it for that entity; otherwise a Globe multi-currency account (powered by WorldFirst) is available from Nairobi today.
What does point of sale & card payments cost from Nairobi?: Getting started is straightforward and pricing is transparent — Square shows fees before you confirm, so there are no surprises.
Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Kenya?: No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Services are provided by regulated partners — such as Square — each licensed in the markets where they operate.
Are there other pos & payments options for Nairobi?: Yes. Globe lists several vetted partners in this category. Square is our lead recommendation, but you can compare the alternatives and pick what fits your situation.

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