Carrefour paybill number 5050
⚠️ Most Kenyan supermarkets and retailers use Lipa-na-M-PESA tills (not paybills) at checkout. If a paybill is listed below, confirm at the till before using it: till numbers and paybills are different M-PESA products. Pay at Carrefour Kenya using Lipa na M-Pesa Buy Goods.
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- Format
- No account needed
- What to type
- Use the till number, no account needed.
- Common mistake
- Typing anything in the account field on a Buy Goods till: it is ignored, but some apps treat a non-empty account as a validation error.
Carrefour payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Carrefour 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.
Buy Goods / paybill payment posted but the order is not progressing or the receipt is missing.
Show the M-PESA SMS to the cashier; they can manually mark the order as paid. For online retail, contact the merchant with your M-PESA code and order reference: most credit within minutes once support confirms.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Common help with Carrefour
How to pay Carrefour
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 5050
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Buy Goods and Services.
- Enter Till Number: 5050
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
M-PESA cost to pay Carrefour
Carrefour uses an M-PESA Buy Goods till, so the M-PESA transaction is free for you. The M-PESA fee is paid by Carrefour as the merchant, not by the customer.
Total customer fee: KES 0 on any amount up to KES 250,000.
Carrefour payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Carrefour 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.
Buy Goods / paybill payment posted but the order is not progressing or the receipt is missing.
Show the M-PESA SMS to the cashier; they can manually mark the order as paid. For online retail, contact the merchant with your M-PESA code and order reference: most credit within minutes once support confirms.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Carrefour
| Amount | M-Pesa fee | Total cost | % fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| KES 50 | Free | KES 50 | , |
| KES 200 | Free | KES 200 | , |
| KES 1,000 | Free | KES 1,000 | , |
| KES 5,000 | Free | KES 5,000 | , |
| KES 20,000 | Free | KES 20,000 | , |
About Carrefour
⚠️ Most Kenyan supermarkets and retailers use Lipa-na-M-PESA tills (not paybills) at checkout. If a paybill is listed below, confirm at the till before using it: till numbers and paybills are different M-PESA products. Pay at Carrefour Kenya using Lipa na M-Pesa Buy Goods.
- Sector
- Retail
- Official site
- carrefour.ke
Frequently asked about Carrefour
What is Carrefour's till number number?
Carrefour's M-Pesa till number is 5050. ⚠️ Most Kenyan supermarkets and retailers use Lipa-na-M-PESA tills (not paybills) at checkout. If a paybill is listed below, confirm at the till before using it: till numbers and paybills are different M-PESA products. Pay at Carrefour Kenya using Lipa na M-Pesa Buy Goods.
How do I pay Carrefour via Lipa na M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Buy Goods and Services. Enter till number 5050, then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
Can I pay Carrefour from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Carrefour's till number 5050. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Carrefour?
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 Carrefour 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 Carrefour 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. Carrefour should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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