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Holy Family Minor Basilica

Donate to Holy Family Minor Basilica, the Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (CBD).

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527 500

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How to pay Holy Family Basilica

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Pay via M-Pesa 527 500

  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: 527 500
  4. Enter Account (Reference Number): Use your name + giving purpose (e.g. "Mary Wangui - Tithe", "Building Fund").
  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: Use your name + giving purpose (e.g. "Mary Wangui - Tithe", "Building Fund").

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M-Pesa fees for Holy Family Basilica

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 Holy Family Basilica

Donate to Holy Family Minor Basilica, the Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (CBD).

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Frequently asked about Holy Family Basilica

What is Holy Family Basilica's paybill number?

Holy Family Basilica's M-Pesa paybill is 527500. Donate to Holy Family Minor Basilica, the Catholic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nairobi (CBD).

How do I pay Holy Family Basilica via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 527500, then your account (Use your name + giving purpose (e.g. "Mary Wangui - Tithe", "Building Fund").), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for Holy Family Basilica?

Use your name + giving purpose (e.g. "Mary Wangui - Tithe", "Building Fund").

Can I pay Holy Family Basilica from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Holy Family Basilica's paybill 527 500. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Holy Family Basilica?

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 Holy Family Basilica 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 Holy Family Basilica 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. Holy Family Basilica should also confirm receipt via their channels.

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