Wallet & Payments Guide

Wallet Overview

Your Kentex Cargo wallet makes checkout faster and helps you manage funds and credits in one place — whether you're paying for an air freight shipment, an ocean cargo consolidation, or settling customs duties on arrival.

Three Balance Types

Cash Balance

Funds you've added via M-Pesa or card
Use for any charge: items, shipping, duties, fees
Never expires
Can be withdrawn (processing fees may apply)

Shipping Credits (Earned)

From qualified referrals
From promotional bonuses
Apply only to shipping line items
Cannot be withdrawn, only used for shipping
Never expire once earned

Promo Credits (Temporary)

Matched funding bonuses for new users
Expire in 30 days if no shipment occurs
Convert to permanent credits after first shipment
Only apply to shipping costs

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.

Funding 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 & Processing Times

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 $10!

Fund your wallet (minimum $20)
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.

Transaction Types

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
Delivery fee payment

Transaction Details

Each entry shows:

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

Payment Methods at Checkout

Option 1: Wallet Payment

Fastest checkout method

Pre-fund your wallet
One-click payment at checkout
Combines cash + credits automatically
No payment 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 accepted

Visa and Mastercard supported
Secure 3D verification
International cards accepted

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

Understanding Credits & Promotions

Most ongoing credits come from the referral program and the wider affiliate guidebook, both of which add shipping credit you can spend on your next air or ocean order.

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

Refunds credited to wallet within 24-48 hours.

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
Confirm M-Pesa number
Request reviewed (24 hours)
Funds sent to M-Pesa