Wallet & Payments Guide

Wallet Overview

Your Kentex Cargo wallet makes checkout faster and helps you manage funds and credits in one place.

Three Balance Types

Cash Balance

Funds added via M-Pesa or card
Use for any charge
Never expires
Can be withdrawn

Shipping Credits (Earned)

From qualified referrals
From promotional bonuses
Apply to shipping only
Never expire once earned

Promo Credits (Temporary)

Matched funding bonuses
Expire in 30 days if unused
Convert after first shipment
Shipping costs only

How Credits Are Applied at Checkout

Promo credits (use first to avoid expiry)
Earned shipping credits
Cash balance

You can see the breakdown in your order summary before payment.

How to Fund Your Wallet

Payment Methods

M-Pesa (Recommended)

Click "Add Funds" in your wallet
Enter amount (minimum KES 500)
Confirm on STK push notification
Funds appear instantly

Debit/Credit Card

Select "Add Funds" → "Card Payment"
Enter amount and card details
Secure 3D verification
Funds credited within minutes

Minimum Amounts

M-Pesa: KES 500
Card: KES 1,000

Processing Times

M-Pesa: Instant
Card: 5-10 minutes
Bank transfer: 1-2 business days

New User Promo Match

First-time funders may receive matched shipping credits up to $17!

Fund your wallet (minimum $17)
Receive matching promo credit
Use within 30 days
Becomes permanent after first shipment

Understanding Your Transaction History

Every wallet activity is recorded in your ledger for complete transparency.

Credits (Money In)

Wallet top-up (M-Pesa, card)
Referral bonus earned
Promo grant received
Refund processed

Debits (Money Out)

Order payment (items + shipping)
Shipping credit applied to order
Promo credit consumed
Customs duty payment

Transaction Details

Each entry shows:

Date and time
Transaction type
Amount (with currency)
Balance after transaction
Description/reference
Related order number (if applicable)

Downloading Statements

Go to Wallet → Transaction History
Select date range
Click "Download Statement"
Receive PDF via email

Payment Methods at Checkout

Option 1: Wallet Payment

Fastest checkout method

Pre-fund your wallet
One-click payment
Combines cash + credits
No gateway delays

Option 2: M-Pesa Direct

Pay on-the-spot

Select M-Pesa at checkout
STK push to your phone
Confirm payment
Order processes instantly

Option 3: Card Payment

Credit/Debit cards

Visa and Mastercard
Secure 3D verification
International cards accepted
Slightly longer processing

Payment Security

All payments encrypted (SSL/TLS)
PCI DSS compliant processing
No card details stored on our servers
Two-factor authentication available
Transaction monitoring for fraud

Credits & Promotions

Earning Shipping Credits

Referral Credits

Share your referral link
Friend signs up and ships
You both get $5 shipping credit
No limit on referrals
Credits never expire

Promotional Matches

New users: fund wallet, get matched credit
Limited time offers during holidays
Birthday bonuses for active customers
Loyalty rewards for repeat shippers

Promo Credit Rules

Expiry Policy

30 days from grant date if unused
Complete one shipment to keep it
Remaining balance after shipment never expires
Extension reminders at 7 days and 1 day before expiry

Refunds & Withdrawals

Refund Policy

When Refunds Are Issued

Order cancelled before purchase
Item unavailable/out of stock
Shipping not possible (prohibited items)
Service failure on our part

Refund Processing

Refund approved by support
Credited to wallet within 24-48 hours
Can withdraw or use for next order
Email confirmation sent

Withdrawing Funds

Eligibility

Only cash balance can be withdrawn
Shipping/promo credits cannot be withdrawn
Minimum withdrawal: KES 500
Must have valid M-Pesa number

Withdrawal Process

Go to Wallet → Withdraw
Enter amount (must have sufficient cash balance)
Confirm M-Pesa number
Request reviewed (24 hours)
Funds sent to M-Pesa

Withdrawal Fees

Under KES 5,000: Free
Above KES 5,000: 2% processing fee
Instant M-Pesa charges apply