How to deposit on GameMania via M-PESA in 2026 (paybill 290077)

The GameMania paybill

GameMania paybill: 290077. Verified against the operator's official channels. Local operator with strong Trends-breakout growth in 2026; smaller user base, faster app. Always confirm the same number on the GameMania deposit screen or at gamemania.co.ke before sending money; a wrong paybill that looks similar is the most common scam vector in Kenyan betting.

Two routes: STK push or manual paybill

GameMania supports both deposit flows. STK is faster when it works; manual is more reliable when STK does not arrive.

Route 1: STK push (in-app)

1. Open the GameMania app or gamemania.co.ke.
2. Tap Deposit.
3. Enter the amount.
4. Tap Deposit via M-PESA.
5. An M-PESA STK prompt appears on your phone within 10 to 30 seconds. Enter your M-PESA PIN.
6. Balance updates within 60 seconds.

If the prompt does not arrive within 30 seconds, do not retry; the request may still be queued and double-paying is possible. Switch to manual paybill instead.

Route 2: Manual M-PESA paybill

1. Open M-PESA (SIM Toolkit → M-PESA, or the M-PESA app).
2. Select Lipa na M-PESA.
3. Select Pay Bill.
4. Business Number: 290077.
5. Account Number: the phone number you registered with on GameMania.
6. Amount: enter the deposit value.
7. Enter your M-PESA PIN. Confirm.
8. Wait for the M-PESA SMS. The GameMania balance updates within 60 seconds in 95% of cases.

Fees and limits

• M-PESA deposit fee. Standard Safaricom paybill tariff. Paid by you to Safaricom, not by GameMania. Use our M-PESA fees calculator for the exact amount.
• GameMania deposit fee. None. GameMania does not charge a separate deposit fee.
• Minimum deposit. Typically KES 20 to KES 50; the M-PESA floor is KES 10. The GameMania app shows the current minimum on the deposit screen.
• Maximum per transaction. Subject to the M-PESA per-transaction cap (KES 250,000) and your daily M-PESA limit.

When the deposit does not reflect

1. Check your M-PESA SMS. Did the payment confirmation arrive? If no SMS, the payment did not go through; retry.
2. Verify the Account Number. The Account Number must exactly match your GameMania-registered phone number. A typo sends the money to a different account; recovery requires a support ticket.
3. Force a balance refresh. Log out, log back in.
4. Wait the full 30 minutes. Most reconciliation issues clear within this window.
5. Escalate to GameMania support. Provide the M-PESA transaction code, the deposit amount, and the timestamp.

Before you can withdraw what you deposit

Complete KYC (ID upload) before your first withdrawal attempt. GameMania, like every GRA-licensed Kenyan operator, requires verified identity matching the registered name before processing withdrawals. KYC takes 24 to 48 hours; clear it in advance.

Before you deposit, set a cap

Use GameMania's in-account responsible-gaming settings to set a daily, weekly, or monthly deposit limit. Decide what you can comfortably lose as entertainment in a month, set the cap, and bet within it. The Kenya gambling helpline is 0800 222 333; see our responsible gambling resources.

FAQ

Related GameMania resources

• GameMania hub
• GameMania paybill page (live reference)
• How to withdraw from GameMania
• GameMania paybill explained
• Betting tax in Kenya 2026
• Responsible gambling resources