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Bank of Africa Kenya

Send money from M-Pesa to a Bank of Africa Kenya account.

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972 900

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How to pay Bank of Africa

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 972 900

  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: 972 900
  4. Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's Bank of Africa 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 Bank of Africa account number.

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M-Pesa fees for Bank of Africa

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 Bank of Africa

Send money from M-Pesa to a Bank of Africa Kenya account.

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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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