Is there a free trial available?
You can onboard digitally via Google play store in 3 minutes or so and account is ready to start investing:
Password not accepting or Can't remember?
Click on forgot password at the login page and follow the instructions to the end.
Deposited funds but it reads Zero balance / account not updated
Check under Total Savings – Whenever you do a deposit transaction via bank/m-pesa/equity agent, the money will be captured as cash under Total Savings balance and automatically moves to investment balance the next business day to start earning interest (which is the date displayed on your app under activity and it’s also captured in the email confirmation that you received with a pdf document).
Withdrawal process, charges and duration (Bank or M-pesa)
For Bank – Withdrawal to bank is free and paid within 2 working days.
For Mpesa – You can withdraw up to KES 250,000 to mpesa instantly in a few seconds as a daily limit any day whether it is at night, holiday or weekend. More than that like 250,001 onwards is paid within 2 working days to Mpesa.
Withdrawal to mpesa has transaction charges between KES 4/= to 30/= based on amount but it will show you before you complete the process (e.g. highest is KES 30/= charge if withdrawing KES 250,000).
Where can I change M-pesa details in the app in order to withdraw to M-pesa
Log out of your profile, click on change below the Log In button and follow the instructions to the end.
What is the meaning of KYC?
KYC means Know Your Customer and sometimes Know Your Client KYC – It is the mandatory process of identifying and verifying the client’s identity when opening an account and periodically over time.
What is my password for opening pdf in business confirmation or statements sent by Etica?
Check the welcome email you received from Etica when you opened your account. It has the for password for opening PDF documents.
What should I use as the Username?
Login using your username as your phone number (do not type in the first digit zero “0”).
Getting this error when trying to download Jipay Mobile app "Device not compatible with this app"
It means either your device is not genuine / has been jailbroken hence failing the security check – You can use the web browser to login via our website portal.
What is a Money Market Fund?
Money Market Fund is a collective investment scheme, where the fund manager (Etica) invests in short term near cash opportunities and gets interest for the unit holders. The fund has a trustee ( Co-Op Trust) to safe guard the interest of the investors and a custodian ( Equity Bank) who collects and distributes the money invested in the Money Market Fund. This Etica Money Market Fund gives daily compound interest on the money invested.
Can I change my saving rate?
You can make this change by clicking on your profile at the top left corner of the home screen. Go to Save as You Spend, click on CHANGE then choose the percentage you want and save the change.
If I already have an account with you and I wanted the lock savings one, what is the process?
Login to your account, navigate to Jipay Later add a NEW GOAL, select the goal category either Business, Education, Sherehe or Other. Add the name of the goal you have created. Put a target amount and select the date you want to achieve your goal and start saving.
Can I use money remittances companies to deposit funds to Jipay?
Yes – You can also use any of the money remittance companies to remit funds to our KES or USD bank accounts for our products. Just to name a few, they include but not limited to: wave, world remit, taptap send, lemfi, chipper cash, wise, nala, flutterwave
What is your interest rate for your products?
The rates / returns changes daily and you can see them when you login to the app or on our website
What is Annual Effective Yield (AEY)?
The effective annual yield takes into account the compounding effect, it basically shows what the actual rate would be if for one year you are earning interest using the daily rate and this interest is compounded daily meaning the interest is also earning thus the effective rate is higher than the daily yield.
How safe is my money with Jipay? How can one verify if Etica is licenced and regulated to manage client investments?
Jipay does not hold any client money but our partner Etica Capital does. Etica is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as can be viewed on CMA website below. Our products are also listed on CMA website:<br>
Where are you located?
Our office is at 5th Floor,All Africa Conference of Churches, Waiyaki way, Nairobi, Kenya. Office is physically open weekdays between 9am – 5pm\ However, we do client support 24/7 including holidays and weekends via any channels for Jipay (Call/Email/Sms/WhatsApp/Twitter/FB/IG/Tiktok/LinkedIn/Youtube).
Check our contacts page here https://jipay.co.ke/contact-us/ for links to our social media pages or our WhatsApp / Call / SMS contacts
Is your Interest rate fixed and can you predict future interest rates?
We do not offer fixed returns – The rates change daily and can go up or down. Past performance is no indication of future performance.
Can I deposit funds using Airtel Money?
Yes, for Airtel Money follow below guidelines: On airtel line dial *222#, select option 6 (Paybill & Till Payments), select option 5 (m-pesa paybill), then put Etica’s mpesa paybill *******, and then next the part for account number part you will put your Jipay client code e.g. 161077M
Do you have options to deposit funds for free without incurring any charges of M-pesa or Bank Transfers?
Yes – Free deposit options are: over the counter at any Equity Bank branch (cash or cheque deposit) or cash deposit at any equity mtaani agents
Having challenges uploading KYC documents, what could be the problem?
Check KYC file size – Ensure each document is less than 3MB in size before uploading
How much can I start with?
You can start with a deposit of Ksh.100/=
Do you give loans?
Jipay does not give loans. We are a savings and investment app only.
What is the Lock Saving/Jipay Later?
The Lock Savings offers an opportunity to save for definite needs like Business, Education and Sherehe. It promotes financial discipline by locking your funds for a set period, with penalties for early withdrawal.
How do I lock savings in Jipay Later?
To participate, set up your Jipay Later wallet by choosing a lock-in period (either 30 days,3 months or 9 months) and depositing the amount you want to save. You can add top-ups as you go.
What are the returns for Lock Saving/Jipay Later?
The return rate is as displayed in the app, and this rate may change monthly based on market performance. The app will provide a breakdown of the competitive interest earned each month and the total interest earned.
Can I withdraw my funds below the lock-in period ends?
Yes, but early withdrawal will incur a penalty of 50% of the interest earned. We encourage you to keep your funds locked for the selected duration to maximize your returns.
Is there a minimum amount required to set up my vault?
No, there is no minimum amount required to set up your vault. You can start with any amount and add top-ups as you go.
How is the interest calculated?
The interest is calculated and accrues daily. You will see the interest earned month-on-month in the vault breakdown provided by the app.
Why does the interest rate change monthly?
The interest rate changes monthly to reflect the performance of the market. This ensures you receive the best possible returns based on current market conditions.
Are there any hidden charges?
No, at Jipay, we believe in complete transparency. The interest returns offered are net of management fees and taxes, so there are no hidden charges.
How do I withdraw?
For normal goals, you can withdraw your funds at any time, this can be a partial or the full amount of that goal.
Upon a successful withdrawal request for both personal and group goals; you will receive funds within 48 hours or less for amounts that are less than Kshs. 200,000/=
You will incur the standard M-Pesa paybill transaction fees when withdrawing funds.
Here is a step-by-step guide:
Tap on a withdraw button
Select withdraw destination either Mpesa or Bank.
Enter amount you wish to withdraw
Enter your password
You will get the funds in your M-Pesa within 48 hours.
How long does it take to get money after withdrawal?
Once we get your withdrawal request, you will get the funds within 48 hours.
Why does it take 48 hours to get withdrawals?
We offer interest, thus we need to invest the funds. 48hrs allows us to uplift funds from investments and complete the withdrawal.
