PayPal is one of the most popular online payment systems for sending, receiving and withdrawing money from individuals, clients and websites. However, in Zambia PayPal is limited to sending funds, in other words only making payments. It is not possible for Zambian PayPal users to receive money and then withdraw to their Zambian bank account. This service limitation is because of the laws and financial regulations of Zambia that PayPal must comply with. If our government can support the provision of all PayPal services, new business opportunities will be made available to individuals and small- or large-scale businesses.

Despite having alternative online payment methods (e.g. bank wire transfer, mobile money etc.), some clients and websites like eBay prefer to use PayPal exclusively. This makes it very difficult for Zambians to sell their products and skills online to an international market. Considering the lack of jobs, this is a missed opportunity for Zambian residents.

Please support and share this petition with everyone. We need to update our country policies so that Zambian residents can receive and withdraw money from PayPal. Let us help create jobs. Thank you!