How to deposit on SportyBet via M-PESA in 2026 (paybill 590555)

The SportyBet paybill

SportyBet paybill: 590555. Verified against the operator's official channels. Always confirm the same number on the SportyBet deposit screen or at sportybet.com/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

SportyBet supports both deposit flows. The STK push is faster when it works; the manual paybill is more reliable when STK does not arrive.

Route 1: STK push (in-app)

1. Open the SportyBet app or sportybet.com/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 to confirm.
6. Balance updates within 60 seconds.

STK is the cleanest flow when both Safaricom and SportyBet are healthy. 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 on your phone (SIM Toolkit → M-PESA, or the M-PESA app).
2. Select Lipa na M-PESA.
3. Select Pay Bill.
4. Business Number: 590555.
5. Account Number: the phone number you registered with on SportyBet.
6. Amount: enter the deposit value.
7. Enter your M-PESA PIN. Confirm.
8. Wait for the M-PESA SMS confirmation. The SportyBet balance updates within 60 seconds in 95% of cases.

Manual paybill is your fallback when STK times out or fails. It is also the route to use if you are depositing from a different M-PESA line (e.g. a family member topping up your account); the destination Account Number is always the registered SportyBet phone number, not the sender's.

Fees and limits

• M-PESA deposit fee. Standard Safaricom paybill tariff. Paid by you to Safaricom, not by SportyBet. Use our M-PESA fees calculator for the exact amount at your deposit value.
• SportyBet deposit fee. None. SportyBet does not charge a separate deposit fee on M-PESA.
• Minimum deposit. KES 1 per transaction, according to SportyBet's help page.
• Maximum per transaction. KES 250,000, according to SportyBet's help page. All deposits carry a 5% tax.
• Source. SportyBet help: How to Deposit (read 19 October 2026).

When the deposit does not reflect

Pending past 5 minutes is the threshold for action. Run this checklist in order:

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. Open the M-PESA SMS. The Account Number must exactly match your SportyBet-registered phone number. A typo sends the money to a different account; SportyBet cannot reroute it. Recovery requires opening a support ticket with both the M-PESA code and your account details.
3. Force a balance refresh. Log out of the SportyBet app, log back in. Or close and re-open the website.
4. Wait the full 30 minutes. Most reconciliation issues clear within this window.
5. Escalate to SportyBet support. Provide the M-PESA transaction code (looks like ABC1234XYZ), the deposit amount, and the timestamp. Contact via the in-app support form or via the official support page at sportybet.com/ke.

Before you can withdraw what you deposit

Complete your KYC verification (ID upload) before your first withdrawal attempt. SportyBet, like other licensed Kenyan operators, requires verified identity matching the registered name before processing withdrawals. KYC takes 24 to 48 hours; clear it in advance so a withdrawal does not stall waiting on it.

Before you deposit, set a cap

Use SportyBet'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 there, and bet within it. The Kenya gambling helpline is 0800 723 770; see our responsible gambling resources for the full Kenyan support directory.

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Related SportyBet resources

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