Kenya Airways paybill number 777 777
Pay for Kenya Airways tickets and bookings with M-PESA. The account field is your booking reference, not your phone number: the reference is what matches the payment to your ticket.
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- Format
- Reference number
- What to type
- Your Kenya Airways booking reference.
- Common mistake
- Reusing a reference number from a previous payment: most systems mark used references invalid and the new payment lands in suspense.
Kenya Airways payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Kenya Airways 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.
Booking or ticket did not confirm after M-PESA payment.
Most operators send the confirmation SMS within 5 minutes. If missing after 30, call the operator with your M-PESA code and booking reference. Standard fix is a manual ticket issue; the funds are not lost.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Kenya Airways cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Kenya Airways (paybill 777777), 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 Kenya Airways
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 777 777
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 777 777
- Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Kenya Airways booking reference.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Reference Number: Your Kenya Airways booking reference.
M-PESA cost to pay Kenya Airways (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 777777 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 Kenya Airways | 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. Kenya Airways 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.
Kenya Airways payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Kenya Airways 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.
Booking or ticket did not confirm after M-PESA payment.
Most operators send the confirmation SMS within 5 minutes. If missing after 30, call the operator with your M-PESA code and booking reference. Standard fix is a manual ticket issue; the funds are not lost.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Kenya Airways
| 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 Kenya Airways
Pay for Kenya Airways tickets and bookings with M-PESA. The account field is your booking reference, not your phone number: the reference is what matches the payment to your ticket.
- Sector
- Transport
- Official site
- kenya-airways.com
Frequently asked about Kenya Airways
What is Kenya Airways's paybill number?
Kenya Airways's M-Pesa paybill is 777777. Pay for Kenya Airways tickets and bookings with M-PESA. The account field is your booking reference, not your phone number: the reference is what matches the payment to your ticket.
How do I pay Kenya Airways via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 777777, then your account (Your Kenya Airways booking reference.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Kenya Airways?
Your Kenya Airways booking reference.
Can I pay Kenya Airways from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Kenya Airways's paybill 777 777. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Kenya Airways?
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 Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways 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. Kenya Airways should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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