Bank of Africa Kenya
Send money from M-Pesa to a Bank of Africa Kenya account.
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Sending money to a Kenyan bank? The M-Pesa fee depends on the amount. Check the actual cost before you press send.
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M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 972 900
- Open M-Pesa — dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 972 900
- Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's Bank of Africa 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 Bank of Africa account number.
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M-Pesa fees for Bank of Africa
| 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 Bank of Africa
Send money from M-Pesa to a Bank of Africa Kenya account.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- boakenya.com
Frequently asked about Bank of Africa
What is Bank of Africa's paybill number?
Bank of Africa's M-Pesa paybill is 972900. Send money from M-Pesa to a Bank of Africa Kenya account.
How do I pay Bank of Africa via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 972900, then your account (The recipient's Bank of Africa account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Bank of Africa?
The recipient's Bank of Africa account number.
Can I pay Bank of Africa from abroad?
Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Bank of Africa's paybill 972 900. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Bank of Africa?
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 Bank of Africa 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 Bank of Africa 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. Bank of Africa should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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