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Compassion International Kenya

Donate to Compassion International Kenya for child sponsorship and community development.

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247 247

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How to pay Compassion

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Pay via M-Pesa 247 247

  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: 247 247
  4. Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Compassion sponsor or donor reference.
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

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Reference Number: Your Compassion sponsor or donor reference.

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M-Pesa fees for Compassion

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 Compassion

Donate to Compassion International Kenya for child sponsorship and community development.

Sector
Religious
Official site
compassion.com

Frequently asked about Compassion

What is Compassion's paybill number?

Compassion's M-Pesa paybill is 247247. Donate to Compassion International Kenya for child sponsorship and community development.

How do I pay Compassion via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 247247, then your account (Your Compassion sponsor or donor reference.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for Compassion?

Your Compassion sponsor or donor reference.

Can I pay Compassion from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Compassion's paybill 247 247. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Compassion?

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

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