How to Create and Verify a Payoneer Account in Cameroon 🌍

  If you work remotely in Africa and want to receive international payments from clients or platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon KDP, Cli...

 

If you work remotely in Africa and want to receive international payments from clients or platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, Amazon KDP, ClickBank, or anywhere you need a foreign bank account, Payoneer is one of the best solutions.

With Payoneer, you can create bank accounts in multiple currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, CAD, and more. This allows you to conveniently receive your earnings and withdraw them to your local bank account in Cameroon.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

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Step 1: Sign Up for Payoneer

1. Go to Payoneer sign-up page or use a special referral link to get bonuses.

2. Click Sign Up.

3. Select “No, my business is not registered” if you’re creating an individual account. (If you have a registered business, you can create a business account instead.)

4. Enter your first name, last name, email address, and date of birth, then click Next.

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Step 2: Enter Contact Details

1. Select your country of residence (Cameroon).

2. Enter your street address.

   • If it doesn’t auto-populate, enter your city and postal code manually.

   • You can find your postal code by searching online, e.g., “Yaoundé postal code.”

3. Enter your phone number and click Send Code. Enter the code you receive and click Next.

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Step 3: Set Up Login and Security

1. Create a password.

2. Set a security question and answer it.

3. Enter your ID details:

   • National ID: enter your NIN.

   • Passport: enter ID number, issue date, and expiration date.

   • Driver’s license: enter ID number and expiration date.

⚠️ Make sure the name you enter matches your ID to avoid verification issues.

Click Next.

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Step 4: Add Your Bank Account

1. Select Personal Account.

2. Select Bank Country (Cameroon).

3. Choose Currency:

   • USD, EUR, GBP (if you have a foreign currency account).

   • XAF for local withdrawals.

4. Enter your bank name, account holder name (must match your Payoneer name), and account number.

5. Agree to the terms & conditions and pricing & fees, then click Submit.

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Step 5: Verify Your Email

• Open the verification email from Payoneer and click Verify My Email.

• You’ll receive another email once your account is approved (usually within 24–48 hours).

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Step 6: Optional Security Features

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for added security.

• Update security questions for account recovery.

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Step 7: Connect Payoneer to Freelance Platforms

You can receive payments from platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and others:

1. Log in to your freelance platform.

2. Go to Profile Settings → Get Paid → Add Withdrawal Method.

3. Select Payoneer and click Setup.

4. Enter your Payoneer email and password, then sign in.

5. Set withdrawal schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.).

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Step 8: Receiving Payments and Getting Multi-Currency Accounts

• New Payoneer users must receive at least $50 before requesting full account details for USD, EUR, or GBP.

• After reaching the threshold, you can access account numbers in all supported currencies.

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Step 9: Withdraw Money to Your Local Bank

1. Go to Withdraw & Convert → Withdraw to Bank.

2. Select the currency and account to withdraw to.

3. Enter the amount and click Review → Withdraw.

4. Your funds will arrive in your bank account in local currency (XAF) or the currency of your choice.

💡 Pro Tip for Cameroon Users:

• Some withdrawal methods give better exchange rates. Use trusted methods to maximize the value of your earnings.

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With these steps, you can now receive international payments easily in Cameroon using Payoneer and manage multiple currencies without opening foreign bank accounts.