Absa paybill number 303 030
Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).
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Send to Absa, for less
Sending money to a Kenyan bank? The M-Pesa fee depends on the amount. Check the actual cost before you press send.
Calculate the feeAccount number for Absa
- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- The recipient's Absa Bank account number.
- Example
- The recipient's Absa Bank account number (typically 10 digits)
- Common mistake
- Including a hyphen, slash, or space: most paybill systems reject the entry silently and the money waits in suspense until manually reconciled.
M-PESA cost to pay Absa (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 303030 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 Absa | 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. Absa 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.
Absa payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Absa, 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.
M-PESA confirmed but the Absa account still shows uncredited.
Absa processes most M-PESA deposits in real time during banking hours. If delayed, the recipient should call 0722 130 120 with the M-PESA code; Absa traces within 2 hours. Off-hours deposits credit on the next banking morning.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Common help with Absa
Absa Bank Kenya (formerly Barclays Kenya, rebranded 2020) uses paybill 303030 for M-PESA deposits into an Absa account; the account field is the recipient's Absa account number, not yours. Same-day clearing during banking hours (8am to 6pm Mon to Fri); next-day for weekends and amounts over KES 70,000. Absa also runs the Timiza mobile-loan product on a separate paybill; the two are not interchangeable, so keep bank deposits on 303030.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Absa cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Absa (paybill 303030), 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 Absa
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 303 030
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 303 030
- Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's Absa Bank account number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: The recipient's Absa Bank account number.
Paying Absa from outside Kenya
If you are abroad and this is a bill for family at home, the usual route costs you twice. You pay a transfer fee to get money into someone's M-PESA, then paying 303030 from that wallet is charged again on the M-PESA paybill tariff.
Before you send, check whether your transfer provider can pay a Kenyan paybill directly rather than paying a person. If it can, the money goes straight to Absa, the second charge never happens, and nobody at home has to do anything. Providers differ on this and it changes, so confirm it in your own app rather than taking anyone else's word.
The exact M-PESA charge depends on the amount. Work it out on this page, or compare what the transfer itself costs on the send-money comparison.
Absa payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Absa, 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.
M-PESA confirmed but the Absa account still shows uncredited.
Absa processes most M-PESA deposits in real time during banking hours. If delayed, the recipient should call 0722 130 120 with the M-PESA code; Absa traces within 2 hours. Off-hours deposits credit on the next banking morning.
You sent to the wrong Absa account number.
Call 0722 130 120 immediately with the M-PESA code. If the wrong account has not yet been credited (typical first 15 minutes), Absa can hold and reverse. Once credited, recovery requires the recipient's authorisation or court action.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Absa USSD code
Beyond paying via M-PESA, Absa customers can manage their account directly through the Absa Bank Kenya USSD shortcut, free from any phone with no internet:
*224#Tap to dial on phoneAbsa Hello Money, CashSend and cardless ATM cash.
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M-Pesa fees for Absa
| 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 Absa
Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).
- Sector
- Bank
- 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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