NBK School Fees paybill number 625 625
Pay school fees into any school account held at National Bank of Kenya.
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Account number: SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345)
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- Format
- Reference number
- What to type
- SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345).
- Common mistake
- Reusing a reference number from a previous payment: most systems mark used references invalid and the new payment lands in suspense.
NBK School Fees payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying NBK School Fees 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.
School portal still shows fees as unpaid after the M-PESA payment cleared.
Most schools batch-import M-PESA payments daily, not in real time: give it 24 hours. If still missing, email the bursary office your M-PESA code, the student name, and the admission number. The standard fix is a manual ledger update; the funds are not lost, just unmatched in the school system.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying NBK School Fees cost you?
For KES 2,500 to NBK School Fees (paybill 625625), the M-PESA charge is at most KES 20. Safaricom sets the charge; each business chooses whether the customer pays it, the business pays it, or they share it.
Result
Fee
KES 20
Total cost
KES 2,520
Free for payments of KES 100 and below.
This is the total charge. The business chooses who pays it: you (Business Bouquet), the business (Customer Bouquet) or both, split by band (Mgao). So it is the most you pay.
Source: Safaricom Paybill Standard Tariff, linked from the Business Paybill page, checked 25 October 2026.
Updated for 2026 Safaricom tariffs. Verify on safaricom.co.ke before sending large amounts.
How to pay NBK School Fees
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 625 625
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 625 625
- Enter Account (Reference Number): SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345).
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Reference Number: SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345).
M-PESA cost to pay NBK School Fees (2026 Safaricom tariff)
The M-PESA charge on paybill 625625 at common amounts, from Safaricom's Paybill Standard Tariff. This is the total charge. NBK School Feeschooses who pays it: you, NBK School Fees, or a split, so it is the most you pay.
| If you pay NBK School Fees | M-PESA fee | Most taken from 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 108 | KES 50,108 |
Free for amounts up to KES 100. Source: Safaricom Paybill Standard Tariff, checked 25 October 2026.
See full M-PESA fee bands and limits for every amount up to KES 250,000. Safaricom's fees already include excise duty, which is 15% of the fee on money transfer services.
NBK School Fees payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying NBK School Fees 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.
School portal still shows fees as unpaid after the M-PESA payment cleared.
Most schools batch-import M-PESA payments daily, not in real time: give it 24 hours. If still missing, email the bursary office your M-PESA code, the student name, and the admission number. The standard fix is a manual ledger update; the funds are not lost, just unmatched in the school system.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for NBK School Fees
| 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 NBK School Fees
Pay school fees into any school account held at National Bank of Kenya.
- Sector
- School
- Official site
- nationalbank.co.ke
Frequently asked about NBK School Fees
What is NBK School Fees's paybill number?
NBK School Fees's M-Pesa paybill is 625625. Pay school fees into any school account held at National Bank of Kenya.
How do I pay NBK School Fees via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 625625, then your account (SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345).), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for NBK School Fees?
SCH followed by the school's NBK school code and the pupil's admission number, entered together with no spaces (for example SCH2606512345).
Can I pay NBK School Fees from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to NBK School Fees's paybill 625 625. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying NBK School Fees?
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 School Fees support straight away with your M-PESA transaction code. If you paid the wrong paybill entirely, call Safaricom customer care on 100 (prepay) or 200 (postpay) as soon as you can. The 456 self-reversal does not cover paybills, and the business has to agree before the money comes back, so a refund is not guaranteed.
How do I confirm my payment to NBK School Fees 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 School Fees should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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