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Britam paybill number 541 400

Pay Britam premiums via M-PESA paybill 541400. Account = your policy number, exactly as it appears on your policy document.

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541 400

Account number: Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document

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Account number for Britam

Format
Reference number
What to type
Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document.
Common mistake
Reusing a reference number from a previous payment: most systems mark used references invalid and the new payment lands in suspense.

Britam payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes when paying Britam via M-PESA, with the first fix to try. 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.

Premium paid via M-PESA but the policy still shows lapsed or unpaid.

Most insurers reflect premium payments within 24 hours. If longer, email the insurer with your M-PESA code, policy number, and the amount. Standard turnaround is 48 hours to manually credit and reinstate cover; ask for a confirmation email so you have proof if you need to claim before their system updates.

Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.

M-PESA paybill cost

What does paying Britam cost you?

For KES 2,500 to Britam (paybill 541400), you pay KES 33 on top (total KES 2,533 debited from M-PESA). The fee is set by Safaricom, not by the paybill.

KSh

Result

Fee

KES 20

Total cost

KES 2,520

The fee is 0.80% of the amount sent.

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 Britam

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 541 400

  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: 541 400
  4. Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document.
  5. Enter the amount, in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Reference Number: Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document.

New to M-PESA paybills? Read the complete how-to-pay-a-paybill guide for every route (USSD, STK, SIM Toolkit, My OneApp), fees, and common mistakes.

M-PESA cost to pay Britam (2026 Safaricom tariff)

Total customer fee when paying paybill 541400 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 BritamM-PESA feeTotal off your M-PESA
KES 200KES 5KES 205
KES 500KES 5KES 505
KES 1,000KES 10KES 1,010
KES 2,500KES 20KES 2,520
KES 10,000KES 48KES 10,048
KES 50,000KES 67KES 50,067

Free for amounts up to KES 100. Britam 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.

Britam payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes when paying Britam via M-PESA, with the first fix to try. 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.

Premium paid via M-PESA but the policy still shows lapsed or unpaid.

Most insurers reflect premium payments within 24 hours. If longer, email the insurer with your M-PESA code, policy number, and the amount. Standard turnaround is 48 hours to manually credit and reinstate cover; ask for a confirmation email so you have proof if you need to claim before their system updates.

Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.

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M-Pesa fees for Britam

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 Britam

Pay Britam premiums via M-PESA paybill 541400. Account = your policy number, exactly as it appears on your policy document.

Sector
Insurance
Official site
britam.com

Frequently asked about Britam

What is Britam's paybill number?

Britam's M-Pesa paybill is 541400. Pay Britam premiums via M-PESA paybill 541400. Account = your policy number, exactly as it appears on your policy document.

How do I pay Britam via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 541400, then your account (Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for Britam?

Your Britam policy number, exactly as on your policy document.

Can I pay Britam from abroad?

Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Britam's paybill 541 400. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Britam?

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 Britam 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 Britam 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. Britam should also confirm receipt via their channels.

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