We process payments with Mpesa, or Paypal, an external payments platform that allows you to process transactions with a variety of payment methods. Funds from Mpesa sales on Sera will be deposited into your Mpesa account.
WHY SELL ON SERA KENYA
Join a marketplace where huge number of buyers around
the region shop for unique items
Low Fees
It doesn’t take much to list your items
and once you make a sale, Sera’s
transaction fee is just 2%.
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and once you make a sale, Sera’s
transaction fee is just 2%.
Powerful Tools
Our tools and services make it easy
to manage, promote and grow your
business.
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to manage, promote and grow your
business.
Support 24/7
Our tools and services make it easy
to manage, promote and grow your
business.
Learn More
to manage, promote and grow your
business.
1
Register and list your products
- Register your business for free and create a product catalogue. Get free training on how to run your online business
- Our Sera Advisors will help you at every step and fully assist you in taking your business online
2
Receive orders and sell your product
- Register your business for free and create a product catalogue. Get free training on how to run your online business
- Our Sera Advisors will help you at every step and fully assist you in taking your business online
3
Package and ship with ease
- Register your business for free and create a product catalogue. Get free training on how to run your online business
- Our Sera Advisors will help you at every step and fully assist you in taking your business online
4
Get payments and grow your business
- Register your business for free and create a product catalogue. Get free training on how to run your online business
- Our Sera Advisors will help you at every step and fully assist you in taking your business online
BEST FEES TO START
Affordable, transparent, and secure
It doesn’t cost a thing to list up to 50 items a month, and you only pay after your stuff sells.
It’s just a small percent of the money you earn.
KSH 100
Listing Fee
2%
Final Value Fee
Here's what you get for your fee:
- A worldwide community of huge number of shoppers.
- Shipping labels you can print at home, with big discounts on postage.
- Seller protection and customer support to help you sell your stuff.
Listing fees are billed for 0.20 USD, so if your bank’s currency is not USD, the amount in
your currency may vary based on changes in the exchange rate.
your currency may vary based on changes in the exchange rate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some common questions about selling on Sera
How do fees work on Sera?
Joining and starting a shop on Martfury is free. There are three basic selling fees: a listing fee, a transaction fee, and a payment processing fee.
It costs KES 200 to publish a listing to the marketplace. A listing lasts for four months or until the item is sold. Once an item sells, there is a 2% transaction fee on the sale price (not including shipping costs). If you accept payments with PayPal, there is also a payment processing fee based on their fee structure.
Listing fees are billed for KSH 200, so if your bank’s currency is not KSH, the amount may differ based on changes in the exchange rate.
What do I need to do to create a shop?
t’s easy to set up a shop on Sera. Create an Sera account (if you don’t already have one), set your shop location and currency, choose a shop name, create a listing, set a payment method (how you want to be paid), and finally set a billing method (how you want to pay your Sera fees).
How do I get paid?
Through MPESA or Bank Transfer. If you accept payments with PayPal, funds from PayPal sales on Sera will be deposited into your PayPal account. We encourage sellers to use a PayPal Business account and not a Personal account, as personal accounts are subject to monthly receiving limits and cannot accept payments from buyers that are funded by a credit card.
Do I need a credit or debit card to create a shop?
No, a credit or debit card is not required to create a shop. To be verified as a seller you have the choice to use either a credit card or to register via PayPal or MPESA. You will not incur any charges until you open your shop and publish your listings.
What can I sell on Sera?
Sera provides a marketplace for crafters, artists and collectors to sell their handmade creations, vintage goods (at least 20 years old), and both handmade and non-handmade crafting supplies.