Payoneer
Get paid from global platforms and marketplaces
Payoneer provides payment accounts and cards for freelancers and businesses receiving payments from international clients and platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon, and Airbnb. One of the most widely used USD receiving tools for Nigerian and Kenyan freelancers. Includes a Mastercard for spending USD globally.
Best for
Use when
You receive payments from global platforms (Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon) or international clients, and want a USD card for online spending.
Skip when
You need the best conversion rates — Wise typically beats Payoneer on exchange rates for large transfers.
Payoneer is one of the oldest USD-receiving options available to African freelancers and is widely accepted. Withdrawal to Nigerian bank via Payoneer-to-bank transfer is straightforward.
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Grey, Geegpay, Wise Business
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