Safaricom offered two primary “Lipa Na M-Pesa” options for its customers in Kenya. Lipa Na M-PESA, offered by Safaricom, has become a trustworthy choice for settling bills, purchasing products and services, and even banking.
This is thanks to the feature that permits the direct transfer of money to your bank account from M-PESA.
The two main “Lipa Na M-Pesa” options were:
1. Buy Goods and Services
The “Buy Goods and Services” option allows Safaricom customers to pay for goods and services at registered merchants using their M-Pesa account.
This option is commonly used at retail stores, supermarkets, restaurants, online shops, and other businesses that accept M-Pesa payments. To use this option, customers need to follow these steps:
2. Pay Bill
The “Pay Bill” option allows Safaricom customers to pay bills for various services, such as utilities, insurance premiums, school fees, and other bills using their M-Pesa account.
Many businesses, organizations, and institutions have registered with Safaricom to receive payments through this method. To use this option, customers need to follow these steps:
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Withdrawing Using to Safaricom Code
- Go to your Lipa Na Mpesa Safaricom Number that you were given by Safaricom
- Dial *234#
- Select Merchant Services
- Under Merchant Services
- For the Till number, go to Withdraw cash to my number and Then Enter the store number (nominated phone number) then proceed to the last step.
- For Lipa na Mpesa Paybill, got to Withdraw to Bank
- Then Enter HO Number (HO is Number your Paybill Number)
- Select whether you want to withdraw all amount or some
- Then click Enter to complete
NOTE: If you selected bank payment you should check your account for payment if you selected phone number Payment you should have received a Mpesa message.
Withdrawing Using Safaricom App
Open the Safaricom App on your phone,
- Select M-PESA
- Go to Lipa na M-PESA
- Select Pay Bill (In case you’ve saved the Pay Bill number in your contacts, select ‘Search SIM Contacts Choose the saved number then) Press OK.
- Otherwise, select ‘Enter business number’, enter the business number, and press OK.
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How to withdraw Lipa na Mpesa money to your bank
In case you want to transfer money to your bank account, simply follow the following steps:
Open the Safaricom App on your phone,
- Select M-PESA
- Go to Loans and savings
- Select KCB M-PESA
- Select Deposit from M-PESA
- Enter the amount of money you want to deposit
- Enter your M-PESA Pin, then press OK
- Accept the prompt by Safaricom to execute your request.
Mobile banking is one of the most efficient ways to control your money. Embrace M-PESA today for an enjoyable lifestyle!
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