Mpesa Paybill Number;- Application, Search & Charges

M-Pesa is a mobile phone-based money transfer service widely used in Kenya and other countries. To make a payment through M-Pesa, you’ll need to know the Mpesa Paybill Number of the organization or business you want to pay.

The pay bill number is a unique 6-digit number assigned to each business that accepts M-Pesa payments. To find out the Paybill number of a specific organization or business, you can usually check their website or contact their customer service.

As an example, the Mpesa Paybill Number for Kenya Power, the national electricity company in Kenya, is 888888.

How To Get Mpesa Paybill Number

If you’re a business or organization that wants to start accepting M-Pesa payments, you can follow these steps to get a Paybill number:

1. Register for a business M-Pesa account: To get a Paybill number, you need to have a business M-Pesa account. You can register for a business account at any Safaricom shop or authorized M-Pesa agent.
2. Submit your documents: You’ll need to provide the following documents to Safaricom to get your Mpesa Paybill Number:

• Copy of your business registration certificate
• Copy of your KRA PIN certificate
• Copy of your ID/Passport
• Business or organization details including physical address, email address, and phone number

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3. Wait for approval: Once you’ve submitted your documents, Safaricom will review them and approve your application if everything is in order. This process usually takes a few days.
4. Get your Paybill number: Once your application is approved, Safaricom will assign you a unique 6-digit Paybill number that you can share with your customers to receive payments.

It’s important to note that there are fees associated with getting and using an M-Pesa Paybill number, so you should check with Safaricom for more information about the costs involved.

How to pay with the Paybill Number

Using MPESA

1. Go to the M-pesa Menu.
2. Select Pay Bill.
3. Enter Business No. XXXXXX
4. Enter Account No. HAIKXXXXXX (Where XXXXXX is your Hai Account number)
5. Enter the Amount.
6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN then send.

How to do Paybill Number Search

If you’re looking for the Paybill number of a specific business or organization that accepts M-Pesa payments, you can follow these steps to search for it:

1. Check their website: Many businesses and organizations that accept M-Pesa payments will list their Paybill number on their website. Look for a “Payments” or “M-Pesa” section on their site to see if the Paybill number is listed there.
2. Contact their customer service: If you can’t find the Paybill number on their website, you can contact their customer service team to ask for it. They should be able to provide you with the Paybill number over the phone or via email.
3. Use the M-Pesa Paybill number search tool: Safaricom provides a Paybill number search tool on their website that allows you to search for the Paybill number of a specific business or organization. To use the tool, go to the Safaricom website, click on “M-Pesa” in the main menu, and then click on “Paybill” in the sub-menu. On the Paybill page, you’ll see a search box where you can enter the name or keyword of the business or organization you’re looking for. The tool will then display the Paybill number associated with that business or organization.

By following these steps, you should be able to find the Paybill number of the business or organization you want to make an M-Pesa payment.

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