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Absa Bank Kenya

Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).

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303 030

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How to pay Absa

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 303 030

  1. Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
  2. Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business Number: 303 030
  4. Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's Absa Bank account number.
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Account Number: The recipient's Absa Bank account number.

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M-Pesa fees for Absa

AmountM-Pesa feeTotal cost
KES 50FreeKES 50
KES 200KES 5KES 205
KES 1,000KES 10KES 1,010
KES 5,000KES 34KES 5,034
KES 20,000KES 62KES 20,062
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About Absa

Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).

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Official site
absabank.co.ke

Frequently asked about Absa

What is Absa's paybill number?

Absa's M-Pesa paybill is 303030. Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).

How do I pay Absa via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 303030, then your account (The recipient's Absa Bank account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for Absa?

The recipient's Absa Bank account number.

Can I pay Absa from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Absa's paybill 303 030. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Absa?

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.

What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?

Contact Absa 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 Absa 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. Absa should also confirm receipt via their channels.

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