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Katika protects buyers and sellers by holding money safely until goods are delivered or services completed.
Buying and selling online should not feel like a gamble. Katika removes uncertainty by making sure both buyers and sellers are protected from start to finish.
When you buy online, your money is not sent directly to the seller. Katika holds the payment safely until you receive the item and confirm that it matches what was agreed.
Sellers no longer worry about delivering goods and not getting paid. With Katika, the buyer’s money is already secured before delivery begins.
Every transaction is based on clear terms agreed by both parties upfront. No last-minute changes, no misunderstandings, and no hidden conditions.
Four simple steps. Clear for buyers. Safe for sellers.
Buyer and seller agree on the item, price, and delivery method on WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram.
The buyer sends payment to Katika. The money is held safely.
The seller delivers the item knowing payment is already secured.
Once the buyer confirms delivery, money is released instantly.
Buyer sends money directly on WhatsApp.
Item arrives different or damaged.
Seller stops responding.
Money is held safely.
Buyer checks the item first.
Seller is paid only after confirmation.
Join thousands of people using Katika to buy and sell safely.
Built for buying & selling physical goods on social media in Cameroon 🇨🇲
The Katika mobile app is built to make buying and selling online simple and safe. Every step — from payment to confirmation — is clear, guided, and easy to understand, even for first-time users.
These rules define how payments move inside Katika. They exist to protect both buyers and sellers.
Controlled Payments
Every payment is held until delivery is confirmed.
Hidden Actions
No money moves without both parties knowing.
Dispute Handling
Decisions are made using agreed rules and evidence.
Clear answers to common questions about using Katika safely.
Katika helps people buy and sell physical goods online safely. The buyer pays through Katika, and the money is released only after the buyer confirms the item was received as agreed.
Yes. If a deal starts on WhatsApp, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, or Telegram, you can bring it to Katika to secure the payment.
If the seller does not deliver, the money is not released. The buyer can report the issue and the payment remains protected.
A dispute can be opened. Katika reviews the agreement and any provided evidence before deciding whether to release the money.
No. Katika does not inspect items physically. Decisions are based on agreed terms, delivery confirmation, and evidence provided by both parties.
Once the buyer confirms delivery, the money is released immediately. There is no waiting period after confirmation.
For now, Katika focuses on physical goods such as phones, electronics, clothes, shoes, and similar items.
A transaction can be cancelled only if both parties agree or if delivery has not taken place and rules allow it.
No. Katika is built for everyday people — individuals, small traders, and online sellers across Cameroon.
If any issue occurs, a dispute can be opened. Katika follows clear rules to ensure a fair outcome.