Verified 12 September 2026
How to Deposit to Cashia from M-PESA
By James Mwangi · Cashia hub
Funding a Cashia wallet from M-PESA is free. In the Cashia app, tap Add Money, choose M-PESA, enter the amount, and follow the STK push prompt on your phone to authorise. The balance updates in seconds. Confirm the exact flow in the app since Cashia iterates the UX.
The quick flow
Open Cashia. Tap Add Money. Choose M-PESA. Enter amount. Confirm on the STK push prompt. Enter your M-PESA PIN. Balance updates.
Cost
Free, at every amount. This is why most Kenyans fund Cashia from M-PESA rather than by card.
Troubleshooting
If the STK push does not arrive, check M-PESA is not blocked, retry after a minute, or use the manual paybill option shown in the app. Never share your M-PESA PIN outside the STK push.
Frequently asked
Is it free?
Yes.
How fast?
Seconds.
What if the STK push fails?
Retry or use the manual paybill route shown in the Cashia app.
Related
Verified 12 September 2026. Independent guide, paybillke is not affiliated with Cashia. Re-check current tariffs at cashia.com/pricing before relying on any figure.