KPLC Prepaid paybill number 888 880
Buy KPLC prepaid electricity tokens. Use your prepaid meter number as the account.
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Calculate KPLC Prepaid fees before sending
M-Pesa fees vary by amount and transaction type. The calculator shows the exact 2026 cost for any amount, in KES or your home currency.
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- Format
- Meter number
- What to type
- 11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).
- Example
- 37123456789 (11-digit prepaid meter serial, printed on the meter face)
- Common mistake
- Typing the customer reference instead of the meter serial: they look similar but only the meter number credits prepaid tokens.
M-PESA cost to pay KPLC Prepaid (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 888880 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 KPLC Prepaid | 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. KPLC Prepaid 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.
KPLC Prepaid payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to KPLC Prepaid, 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.
M-PESA confirmed payment but no token SMS arrived after 10 minutes.
Dial *977# → 4 (Postpaid/Prepaid) → 2 (Prepaid) → 3 (Resend token) and enter your meter number. KPLC re-sends the most recent unclaimed token instantly. If still nothing, the meter number was likely off by a digit; call 97771.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Common help with KPLC Prepaid
KPLC prepaid tokens use paybill 888880 (distinct from the postpaid paybill 888888). Pay any amount above KES 50 to your meter number and you receive a 20-digit token by SMS within minutes, which you key into the meter to credit units. Token amounts include the standard KPLC tariff plus levies (Fuel Cost Charge, Forex Adjustment, ERC levy) baked in: KES 500 will not buy 500 units of electricity, it buys whatever the current per-unit cost dictates after levies.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying KPLC Prepaid cost you?
For KES 2,500 to KPLC Prepaid (paybill 888880), 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 KPLC Prepaid
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 888 880
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 888 880
- Enter Account (Meter Number): 11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Airtel Money
Pay via Airtel Money
- Dial *334# or open the Airtel Money app.
- Select Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 888 880
- Enter Account: 11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).
- Enter amount, confirm with PIN.
Account format
Meter Number: 11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).
Paying KPLC Prepaid from outside Kenya
If you are abroad and this is a bill for family at home, the usual route costs you twice. You pay a transfer fee to get money into someone's M-PESA, then paying 888880 from that wallet is charged again on the M-PESA paybill tariff.
Before you send, check whether your transfer provider can pay a Kenyan paybill directly rather than paying a person. If it can, the money goes straight to KPLC Prepaid, the second charge never happens, and nobody at home has to do anything. Providers differ on this and it changes, so confirm it in your own app rather than taking anyone else's word.
The exact M-PESA charge depends on the amount. Work it out on this page, or compare what the transfer itself costs on the send-money comparison.
KPLC Prepaid payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to KPLC Prepaid, 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.
M-PESA confirmed payment but no token SMS arrived after 10 minutes.
Dial *977# → 4 (Postpaid/Prepaid) → 2 (Prepaid) → 3 (Resend token) and enter your meter number. KPLC re-sends the most recent unclaimed token instantly. If still nothing, the meter number was likely off by a digit; call 97771.
You keyed the 20-digit token into the meter and it shows "REJECT".
Each token can be loaded only once and only into the meter it was issued for. "REJECT" means either the token was already loaded (check your kWh balance: it may have credited) or you typed it into the wrong meter. If neither, the token may have been corrupted in transmission; dial *977# and request a resend.
The token loaded but the meter shows fewer units than you expected for the amount paid.
This is normal: KPLC tariff bands are stepped, and your payment includes fixed monthly charges and government levies (FCC, forex, ERC, inflation adjustment) before units are computed. To see the breakdown, check MyPower app or dial *977# → 5 → 4 for last token receipt.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
KPLC Prepaid USSD code
Beyond paying via M-PESA, KPLC Prepaid customers can manage their account directly through the Kenya Power USSD shortcut, free from any phone with no internet:
*977#Tap to dial on phoneBuy KPLC tokens, check bills, report outages.
- Buy prepaid tokens
- Check postpaid balance
- View last token purchase
- Report power outage
- Account inquiry
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M-Pesa fees for KPLC Prepaid
| 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% |
On-page calculator
How many KPLC tokens does my budget buy?
Use the postpaid model below as a guide for what KES X buys you in kWh. Prepaid uses the same kWh tariff plus levies.
Find on your KPLC bill or read meter difference.
Result
Estimated total
KES 4,967
Energy charge
KES 3,107
Fixed monthly charge
KES 200
Levies (fuel, forex, REP, etc)
KES 975
VAT (16%)
KES 685
About KPLC Prepaid
Buy KPLC prepaid electricity tokens. Use your prepaid meter number as the account.
- Sector
- Utility
- Official site
- kplc.co.ke
Frequently asked about KPLC Prepaid
What is KPLC Prepaid's paybill number?
KPLC Prepaid's M-Pesa paybill is 888880. Buy KPLC prepaid electricity tokens. Use your prepaid meter number as the account.
How do I pay KPLC Prepaid via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 888880, then your account (11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for KPLC Prepaid?
11-digit prepaid meter number (printed on your meter).
Can I pay KPLC Prepaid from Airtel Money?
Yes. Use Airtel Money paybill 888880. Dial *334# on your Airtel line and select Pay Bill.
Can I pay KPLC Prepaid from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to KPLC Prepaid's paybill 888 880. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying KPLC Prepaid?
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 KPLC Prepaid 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 KPLC Prepaid 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. KPLC Prepaid should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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