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Higher Education Loans Board

Repay your HELB student loan or pay other HELB charges.

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200 800

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How to pay HELB

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 200 800

  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: 200 800
  4. Enter Account (ID Number): Your National ID number or HELB loan number.
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

ID Number: Your National ID number or HELB loan number.

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M-Pesa fees for HELB

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 HELB

Repay your HELB student loan or pay other HELB charges.

Official site
helb.co.ke

Frequently asked about HELB

What is HELB's paybill number?

HELB's M-Pesa paybill is 200800. Repay your HELB student loan or pay other HELB charges.

How do I pay HELB via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 200800, then your account (Your National ID number or HELB loan number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for HELB?

Your National ID number or HELB loan number.

Can I pay HELB from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to HELB's paybill 200 800. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying HELB?

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

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