Betika paybill number 290 290
Deposit to your Betika Kenya betting wallet. Betika is GRA-licensed. 18+ only.
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Paybill
290 290
Account number: Your Betika-registered phone number
Betika paybill 290290, account is your own phone number. To deposit, open M-PESA, choose Pay Bill, enter 290290, enter your phone number as the account, enter the amount and your M-PESA PIN. Betika is operated by Shop and Deliver Limited under GRA licences BK-0001117 and PG-0001113. See paybillke.com/betika for the full hub; paybillke.com/betika/withdrawal-time for how long payouts take; and paybillke.com/betika/minimum-deposit-charges for minimums and betting tax. For adults 18+; RG hotline 0800 724835.
18+ only
Play within your budget
Betika is GRA-licensed at the time of verification. Set a deposit limit, never play with rent money, and call the GRA helpline (0800 222 333) if gambling is becoming a problem.
Read responsible gambling guideAccount number for Betika
- Format
- Phone number
- What to type
- Your Betika-registered phone number.
- Common mistake
- Sending from a phone number that is not your registered account phone — the credit lands on your account regardless of who sent it, but only if the registered phone is in the account field.
Betika payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Betika, with the fix that works first. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Deposit M-PESA confirmed but Betika wallet shows the old balance.
Log out of the app, log back in, pull-to-refresh the wallet. If still missing after 5 minutes, send Betika support (WhatsApp 0790 290 290) the M-PESA code, your registered phone, and the amount. They credit manually within 15 minutes during 24/7 chat hours.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Gambling is for adults aged 18+ only.
Only play with money you can afford to lose. paybillke lists operators that hold a current GRA licence at the time of verification. Confirm on gra.go.ke before depositing. If gambling is becoming a problem, support is available. Call the GRA helpline on 0800 222 333.
Common help with Betika
Betika uses paybill 290290 for deposits. The account is either the literal word BETIKA (as Betika support advises) or your Betika-registered Safaricom phone number in 07xx xxx xxx format, both work because Betika cross-references the sender number against their account database. The paybill has not changed in years, and any social-media post claiming a new Betika paybill is a scam. Betika credits deposits within 30 seconds in 99% of cases. Withdrawals reverse via the app (My Account, Withdraw) and land back on your registered M-PESA within 5 to 30 minutes during business hours. Tax: two 5% excise deductions apply under the Finance Act 2025, 5% on every deposit landing in the wallet and 5% on every withdrawal to M-PESA, both deducted automatically by Betika. If a deposit does not credit within 30 minutes, see /guides/betika-deposit-not-reflecting for the escalation path (recipient-name check, scam-paybill reversal via *234#, Betika support flow). For the full procedural walkthrough, see /guides/how-to-deposit-betika.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Betika cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Betika (paybill 290290), you pay KES 33 on top (total KES 2,533 debited from M-PESA). The fee is set by Safaricom, not by the paybill.
Result
Fee
KES 20
Total cost
KES 2,520
Free for transactions up to KES 100.
Some paybills (e.g., government services on eCitizen) are zero-rated, Safaricom waives the customer fee. Confirm with the receiving entity.
Fees are typically lower than Send Money for the same amount.
Updated for 2026 Safaricom tariffs. Verify on safaricom.co.ke before sending large amounts.
How to pay Betika
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 290 290
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 290 290
- Enter Account (Phone Number): Your Betika-registered phone number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Phone Number: Your Betika-registered phone number.
M-PESA cost to pay Betika (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 290290 from M-PESA at common amounts. Fees are the standard Safaricom paybill bracket; some government services (eCitizen, KRA, NHIF/SHA) are zero-rated and these fees may be waived.
| If you pay Betika | M-PESA fee | Total off your M-PESA |
|---|---|---|
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 |
| KES 500 | KES 5 | KES 505 |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 |
| KES 2,500 | KES 20 | KES 2,520 |
| KES 10,000 | KES 48 | KES 10,048 |
| KES 50,000 | KES 67 | KES 50,067 |
Free for amounts up to KES 100. Betika does not charge its own fee on top of the M-PESA tariff; what you see is what you pay.
See full M-PESA fee bands, limits, and the 20% excise duty explained for every amount up to KES 250,000.
Betika payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Betika, with the fix that works first. If none of these resolve it, the 10-character M-PESA transaction code is the universal proof of payment, keep the SMS until the issue clears.
Deposit M-PESA confirmed but Betika wallet shows the old balance.
Log out of the app, log back in, pull-to-refresh the wallet. If still missing after 5 minutes, send Betika support (WhatsApp 0790 290 290) the M-PESA code, your registered phone, and the amount. They credit manually within 15 minutes during 24/7 chat hours.
You deposited from a phone that is not your registered Betika phone, and it landed on the wrong account.
Betika credits the registered Betika phone in the account field regardless of the sending phone, so a wrong account number is the issue. Contact Betika support with both numbers (correct and incorrect) and the M-PESA code; inter-account corrections take 24 hours.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Betika
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | , |
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 | 2.50% |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 | 1.00% |
| KES 5,000 | KES 34 | KES 5,034 | 0.68% |
| KES 20,000 | KES 62 | KES 20,062 | 0.31% |
About Betika
Deposit to your Betika Kenya betting wallet. Betika is GRA-licensed. 18+ only.
- Sector
- Betting
- Official site
- betika.com
- Licensed by
- GRA
Frequently asked about Betika
What is Betika's paybill number?
Betika's M-Pesa paybill is 290290. Deposit to your Betika Kenya betting wallet. Betika is GRA-licensed. 18+ only.
How do I pay Betika via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 290290, then your account (Your Betika-registered phone number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Betika?
Your Betika-registered phone number.
Can I pay Betika from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Betika's paybill 290 290. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Betika?
M-Pesa charges a transaction fee based on the amount sent. Use our M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost for any amount.
Is Betika GRA-licensed?
Betika is listed because they hold a current GRA licence at the time of verification. Always confirm the licence status on gra.go.ke before depositing. Gambling is for adults aged 18+ only.
What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?
Contact Betika support immediately with your M-Pesa transaction code. If you sent to the wrong paybill entirely, contact Safaricom on 100 (free from a Safaricom line) within 7 days to request a reversal, though success isn't guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to Betika went through?
M-Pesa sends a free SMS confirmation with a transaction code (e.g., ABC12DEF345). Save this code, it's your proof of payment. Betika should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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