Chandarana paybill number 833 900
Chandarana Foodplus takes M-PESA on paybill 833900, confirmed by a test payment on 15 September 2026. An earlier version of this page carried 120120, which is Sanlam Life Insurance, not Chandarana. If you have 120120 written down anywhere, it is wrong.
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Paybill
833 900
Account field: leave it blank, the till routes by number alone
Paybill confirmed by a test payment on M-PESA, 15 September 2026. The account-number format has not been confirmed and is not guessed here.
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- Format
- No account needed
- What to type
- Confirm what goes in the account field at the till. We have keyed the paybill and know it reaches Chandarana; we have not confirmed what reference it expects, and we do not guess account formats.
- 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.
Chandarana payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Chandarana 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 Chandarana
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Chandarana cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Chandarana (paybill 833900), 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 Chandarana
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 833 900
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 833 900
- Enter Account ((leave blank)): Confirm what goes in the account field at the till. We have keyed the paybill and know it reaches Chandarana; we have not confirmed what reference it expects, and we do not guess account formats.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
M-PESA cost to pay Chandarana (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 833900 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 Chandarana | 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. Chandarana 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.
Chandarana payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Chandarana 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 Chandarana
| 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 Chandarana
Chandarana Foodplus takes M-PESA on paybill 833900, confirmed by a test payment on 15 September 2026. An earlier version of this page carried 120120, which is Sanlam Life Insurance, not Chandarana. If you have 120120 written down anywhere, it is wrong.
- Sector
- Retail
- Official site
- chandaranasupermarkets.com
Frequently asked about Chandarana
What is Chandarana's paybill number?
Chandarana's M-Pesa paybill is 833900. Chandarana Foodplus takes M-PESA on paybill 833900, confirmed by a test payment on 15 September 2026. An earlier version of this page carried 120120, which is Sanlam Life Insurance, not Chandarana. If you have 120120 written down anywhere, it is wrong.
How do I pay Chandarana via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 833900, then your account (Confirm what goes in the account field at the till. We have keyed the paybill and know it reaches Chandarana; we have not confirmed what reference it expects, and we do not guess account formats.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
Can I pay Chandarana from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Chandarana's paybill 833 900. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Chandarana?
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 Chandarana 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 Chandarana 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. Chandarana should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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