Our mission to make shoes and clothing commerce better for everyone is the foundation for everything we do at Kwirel. This vision is at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to continuously improving the shopping experience for our customers, no matter where they are in the world. And just as importantly, we want to ensure that every business using Kwirel gets an equally exceptional experience—whether you’re just starting out or scaling to new markets.
Today, we’re taking two major steps toward realizing this vision: launching our first-ever multilingual beta for Kwirel, and rolling out local payment methods as part of Kwirel payments options. These updates are designed to make the Kwirel platform more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of global businesses and their customers.
Your business, in your language
We’re excited to announce the beta release of Kwirel in three languages: Swahili, English, and Arabic. This is just the beginning, and our goal is to make Kwirel accessible to businesses around the world, empowering you to operate your store in the language you’re most comfortable with.
The multilingual beta includes core features to help you run your store, manage products, and complete everyday tasks in your preferred language. While the experience is still being refined, and you may see a few areas that are still in English (such as some parts of the mobile app), we’re working hard to ensure that Kwirel’s full suite of tools is available in the languages that make the most sense for your business.
As part of this early access group, we value your feedback. Your insights will help us fine-tune the experience to make it better for everyone. Inside the Kwirel app, you’ll find a feedback form to share your thoughts and suggestions.
To get started with the multilingual beta, simply activate it in your Kwirel account and select your preferred language. You can switch back to English at any time via the language settings in your account.
Providing familiar payment methods for every market
One of the biggest challenges for ecommerce businesses is providing payment options that resonate with customers. Regardless of where your buyers are located, we want to make sure they have access to payment methods that are familiar and trusted. Starting this fall, businesses using Kwirel will be able to offer local payment options tailored to regional preferences.
With Local Payment Methods enabled, your customers will see payment options based on their currency and the most popular methods for their region. This feature is key to improving the shopping experience because purchasing habits can vary dramatically across countries.
For example, in North America, credit cards are the most common payment method for online purchases. While, in Germany, only 22% of online purchases are made with credit cards, while over 40% are completed through direct bank transfers. However, in Kenya and most developing countries mobile money is widely used followed by cash on delivery then bank transfers. By offering local payment options, you can better meet customers’ expectations and increase your conversion rates, especially when expanding into international markets.
Providing the right payment methods is not just about convenience; it’s about creating an experience that customers trust. And when you build that trust, you open the door to higher sales and better business outcomes.
Making commerce better, everywhere
The global ecommerce landscape is rapidly evolving. Entrepreneurs from all backgrounds are now able to reach customers across borders, and the opportunities to sell and market products internationally have never been greater.
At Kwirel, we’re proud to support this wave of change by building a more personalized platform—one that adapts to the needs of businesses and their customers, no matter where they are. Whether you’re buying or selling, we’re here to make commerce better for you, and we’re committed to helping you succeed, wherever your business takes you.
As we continue to roll out these updates and expand Kwirel’s global reach, our goal is to empower businesses with the tools and resources they need to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. The future of ecommerce is here, and we’re excited to be part of your journey toward success.