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DTB paybill number 516 600

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Paybill

516 600

Account number: The recipient's DTB account number

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Sending money to a Kenyan bank? The M-Pesa fee depends on the amount. Check the actual cost before you press send.

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Account number for DTB

Format
Account number
What to type
The recipient's DTB account number.
Example
The recipient's DTB account number (typically 10-13 digits)
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 DTB (2026 Safaricom tariff)

Total customer fee when paying paybill 516600 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 DTBM-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. DTB 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.

DTB payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes specific to DTB, 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.

DTB account not credited despite M-PESA confirming.

DTB processes most M-PESA deposits within 1 hour during banking hours. If delayed, the recipient should call 0719 031 888 with the M-PESA code. Standard trace is 2 hours during banking hours; off-hours credits land next morning.

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

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How to send money from M-PESA to DTB

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Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) uses paybill 516600 for M-PESA deposits into a DTB account: the account is the recipient's DTB account number, not yours. DTB credits same-day during banking hours; off-hours and weekend deposits land next banking morning. DTB has historically focused on East African corridor banking, so M-PESA-to-DTB is most often used for Kenyan recipients of cross-border salary payments.

M-PESA paybill cost

What does paying DTB cost you?

For KES 2,500 to DTB (paybill 516600), 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.

Full paybill calculator with band table →

How to pay DTB

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 516 600

  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: 516 600
  4. Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's DTB account number.
  5. Enter the amount, in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Account Number: The recipient's DTB account number.

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.

DTB payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes specific to DTB, 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.

DTB account not credited despite M-PESA confirming.

DTB processes most M-PESA deposits within 1 hour during banking hours. If delayed, the recipient should call 0719 031 888 with the M-PESA code. Standard trace is 2 hours during banking hours; off-hours credits land next morning.

You sent to the wrong DTB account.

Call 0719 031 888 immediately with the M-PESA code and both account numbers. DTB can hold + reverse if the wrong account has not yet been credited. Once credited, recovery requires recipient consent or court order.

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

DTB USSD code

Beyond paying via M-PESA, DTB customers can manage their account directly through the Diamond Trust Bank USSD shortcut, free from any phone with no internet:

*382#Tap to dial on phone

DTB m24/7 mobile banking.

  • Balance
  • Transfers
  • PesaLink
  • Send to M-PESA
  • Bill payments
  • Weza loan
Full DTB USSD guide →

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M-Pesa fees for DTB

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 DTB

Send money from M-Pesa to a DTB account.

Sector
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Official site
dtbafrica.com

Frequently asked about DTB

What is DTB's paybill number?

DTB's M-Pesa paybill is 516600. Send money from M-Pesa to a DTB account.

How do I pay DTB via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 516600, then your account (The recipient's DTB account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for DTB?

The recipient's DTB account number.

Can I pay DTB from abroad?

Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to DTB's paybill 516 600. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying DTB?

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

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