How Do I Actually Fund My Dollar Account After Opening It? (East Africa Edition)
May 6, 2025
East African freelancers and remote workers—from Kenya to Ethiopia, Uganda to Tanzania, and Rwanda—are tapping into the global economy and landing clients who pay in USD (U.S. dollar).
But actually accessing that USD (U.S. dollar) is another story entirely. Most face:
Limited access to actual USD (U.S. dollar)-denominated accounts
High fees when using PayPal, Payoneer, or traditional banks
Long delays with international wire transfers
Forced conversion into local currency at bad rates
The fix? Hurupay—a global payments platform designed to help East Africans receive USD (U.S. dollar), hold or convert when it makes sense, and withdraw flexibly to local options like mobile money, banks, or even crypto.
Current USD (U.S. dollar) Payment Challenges in East Africa
If you're freelancing on Upwork, Fiverr, Deel, or working with foreign clients, these problems probably sound familiar:
Most local banks don’t give you proper USD (U.S. dollar) account access
PayPal doesn’t always let you hold or withdraw USD (U.S. dollar)
Upwork and other platforms push USD (U.S. dollar) into local currency (with awful rates)
You lose money through stacked fees (Upwork → Payoneer → Bank = $$ gone)
These friction points chip away at your income. Hurupay was built to stop the bleeding.
Why Use Hurupay to Fund Your USD (U.S. dollar) Account
With Hurupay, you get:
A real U.S. account number and routing number (even if you’re in East Africa)
Ability to receive USD (U.S. dollar) directly from clients and platforms like Upwork, Deel, Fiverr
Low 1% fee to receive funds—far cheaper than PayPal or Payoneer
Instant USD (U.S. dollar)-to-USDC conversion (no delays, no volatility)
Withdraw anytime—to local bank, mobile money, or crypto wallet
What Makes Hurupay a Game-Changer for East Africans
Multi-Platform Friendly
Works with Stripe, PayPal, Deel, Upwork, Fiverr, and direct clients. You just plug in your Hurupay details.
Low Fees, Fast Payouts
No 4% nonsense. Just 1%. And you get your money same-day.
Withdraw in KES, UGX, TZS, RWF—or Stablecoins
Use M-Pesa in Kenya, MTN in Uganda, crypto wallets, or traditional banks. It's your money, your choice.
Simple Onboarding
No paperwork. No SWIFT codes. Just your ID, and you're in.
Real Talk: How Hurupay Fits Into Your Workflow
Scenario: You're in Kigali, working with a U.S. agency that pays monthly in USD (U.S. dollar).
Before Hurupay? You’d get paid via PayPal, wait 3 days, then be forced into Rwandan Francs at a bad rate.
Now? You receive the USD (U.S. dollar) instantly into your Hurupay account, convert only what you need, when you need it, and withdraw the rest as USDC to save.
Efficiency = more money in your pocket.
FAQs
Can I use Hurupay even if I’m not a registered business?
Yes! Hurupay is for freelancers, remote workers, creators—no business paperwork needed.
Is Hurupay available in my country?
If you're in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, or Tanzania—you're good to go.
How do I withdraw my money?
Mobile money, local bank account, or crypto wallet. You decide.
Can I hold USD (U.S. dollar) or USDC until rates improve?
Absolutely. Convert when it’s best for you.
Final Thoughts
Tired of losing 5–10% of your income just to access your own money?
Hurupay helps you:
Keep more of what you earn
Get paid fast
Withdraw how and when you want
Ready to take control of your USD (U.S. dollar) earnings?
Visit hurupay.com and set up your account in minutes.
