Absa Bank Kenya
Send money from M-Pesa to an Absa Bank Kenya account (formerly Barclays Kenya).
Paybill
303 030
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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.
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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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