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National Bank of Kenya

Send money from M-Pesa to a National Bank of Kenya account.

Paybill

547 700

Note: Verify NBK paybill before publishing — note NBK was acquired by KCB in 2019, may share paybills.

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Sending money to a Kenyan bank? The M-Pesa fee depends on the amount. Check the actual cost before you press send.

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How to pay NBK

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 547 700

  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: 547 700
  4. Enter Account (Account Number): The recipient's NBK account number.
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Account Number: The recipient's NBK account number.

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M-Pesa fees for NBK

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 NBK

Send money from M-Pesa to a National Bank of Kenya account.

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Official site
nationalbank.co.ke

Frequently asked about NBK

What is NBK's paybill number?

NBK's M-Pesa paybill is 547700. Send money from M-Pesa to a National Bank of Kenya account.

How do I pay NBK via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 547700, then your account (The recipient's NBK account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for NBK?

The recipient's NBK account number.

Can I pay NBK from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to NBK's paybill 547 700. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying NBK?

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

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