What Happens to Your Kiva Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Loans
Outstanding loans may repay
Kiva credit
Withdraw or donate balance
Difficulty
Medium
Step-by-Step Guide
Review outstanding loans
Log in to Kiva and review any outstanding microloans. These loans may continue to be repaid over time and the credit will accumulate in the account.
Withdraw or donate Kiva credit
Any Kiva credit balance can be withdrawn via PayPal or donated to another borrower. Decide how to handle the balance for the estate.
Contact Kiva support
Email contactus@kiva.org to report the situation and request guidance on handling the account and any remaining loan repayments.
Document Now Checklist
- Kiva account email
- Outstanding loan amounts and borrowers
- Kiva credit balance
- Linked PayPal for withdrawals
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Kiva. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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