Century Microfinance paybill number 888 600
Deposit funds or repay a loan at Century Microfinance Bank via M-PESA paybill 888600. Account = your Century customer / loan account number.
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- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Your Century Microfinance customer or loan account number.
- Example
- Your Century customer or loan account number
- Common mistake
- Including a hyphen, slash, or space: most paybill systems reject the entry silently and the money waits in suspense until manually reconciled.
M-PESA cost to pay Century Microfinance (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 888600 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 Century Microfinance | M-PESA fee | Total off your M-PESA |
|---|---|---|
| KES 200 | KES 5 | KES 205 |
| KES 500 | KES 5 | KES 505 |
| KES 1,000 | KES 10 | KES 1,010 |
| KES 2,500 | KES 20 | KES 2,520 |
| KES 10,000 | KES 48 | KES 10,048 |
| KES 50,000 | KES 67 | KES 50,067 |
Free for amounts up to KES 100. Century Microfinance 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.
Century Microfinance payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Century Microfinance, with the fix that works first. 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.
Loan repayment via 888600 did not clear the outstanding balance.
Standard reflection is 5-30 minutes. If still not showing after 2 hours, call Century Microfinance customer care on +254 20 374 1450 or email info@century.co.ke with the M-PESA confirmation code and your loan account number.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Century Microfinance Bank is a licensed Deposit-Taking Microfinance (DTM) institution regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. M-PESA payments go to paybill 888600: use your Century customer or loan account number as the reference. Century offers savings, group loans, individual loans, and SME financing primarily to underbanked Kenyan customers. Reflection is typically 5-30 minutes; call Century on the number listed on the official Safaricom PDF (+254 20 374 1450) if delayed beyond 2 hours.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Century Microfinance cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Century Microfinance (paybill 888600), you pay KES 33 on top (total KES 2,533 debited from M-PESA). The fee is set by Safaricom, not by the paybill.
Result
Fee
KES 20
Total cost
KES 2,520
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 Century Microfinance
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 888 600
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 888 600
- Enter Account (Account Number): Your Century Microfinance customer or loan account number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Your Century Microfinance customer or loan account number.
Century Microfinance payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Century Microfinance, with the fix that works first. 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.
Loan repayment via 888600 did not clear the outstanding balance.
Standard reflection is 5-30 minutes. If still not showing after 2 hours, call Century Microfinance customer care on +254 20 374 1450 or email info@century.co.ke with the M-PESA confirmation code and your loan account number.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Century Microfinance
| 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 Century Microfinance
Deposit funds or repay a loan at Century Microfinance Bank via M-PESA paybill 888600. Account = your Century customer / loan account number.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- century.co.ke
Frequently asked about Century Microfinance
What is Century Microfinance's paybill number?
Century Microfinance's M-Pesa paybill is 888600. Deposit funds or repay a loan at Century Microfinance Bank via M-PESA paybill 888600. Account = your Century customer / loan account number.
How do I pay Century Microfinance via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 888600, then your account (Your Century Microfinance customer or loan account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Century Microfinance?
Your Century Microfinance customer or loan account number.
Can I pay Century Microfinance from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Century Microfinance's paybill 888 600. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Century Microfinance?
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 Century Microfinance 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 Century Microfinance 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. Century Microfinance should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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