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LSK paybill number 509 400

Pay Law Society of Kenya membership fees and practising certificate fees.

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Paybill

509 400

Account number: Your LSK membership / advocate number

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Account number for LSK

Format
Membership number
What to type
Your LSK membership / advocate number.
Common mistake
Typing the date you joined or your account name: neither resolves to a unique member record.

LSK payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes when paying LSK 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.

You paid via M-PESA but the government service still shows unpaid (KRA returns, NHIF/SHA, eCitizen invoice, etc.).

Most government paybills reflect within 30 minutes; some take up to 24 hours. If the status is still unpaid after a day, log a complaint with the agency using your M-PESA transaction code. eCitizen specifically has an "Add Payment" feature that lets you attach the M-PESA code manually if their automatic match failed.

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

M-PESA paybill cost

What does paying LSK cost you?

For KES 2,500 to LSK (paybill 509400), 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.

How to pay LSK

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 509 400

  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: 509 400
  4. Enter Account (Membership Number): Your LSK membership / advocate number.
  5. Enter the amount, in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Membership Number: Your LSK membership / advocate 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.

M-PESA cost to pay LSK (2026 Safaricom tariff)

Total customer fee when paying paybill 509400 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 LSKM-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. LSK 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.

LSK payment not working? Top fixes

Common failure modes when paying LSK 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.

You paid via M-PESA but the government service still shows unpaid (KRA returns, NHIF/SHA, eCitizen invoice, etc.).

Most government paybills reflect within 30 minutes; some take up to 24 hours. If the status is still unpaid after a day, log a complaint with the agency using your M-PESA transaction code. eCitizen specifically has an "Add Payment" feature that lets you attach the M-PESA code manually if their automatic match failed.

You used the wrong PRN, ID, or invoice number and the payment landed in someone else's account.

Contact the agency immediately. KRA can re-attribute payments between PRNs within the same tax type if you provide the M-PESA code and the correct PRN. NHIF and SHA typically require a written request. eCitizen requires you to open a support ticket from your dashboard.

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

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M-Pesa fees for LSK

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 LSK

Pay Law Society of Kenya membership fees and practising certificate fees.

Official site
lsk.or.ke

Frequently asked about LSK

What is LSK's paybill number?

LSK's M-Pesa paybill is 509400. Pay Law Society of Kenya membership fees and practising certificate fees.

How do I pay LSK via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 509400, then your account (Your LSK membership / advocate number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for LSK?

Your LSK membership / advocate number.

Can I pay LSK from abroad?

Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to LSK's paybill 509 400. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying LSK?

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

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