Premier Bank paybill number 919 700
Deposit money into your Premier Bank Kenya (formerly First Community Bank) account via M-PESA paybill 919700. Account = your Premier Bank account number. Premier Bank is a Shari'ah-compliant commercial bank.
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- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number.
- Example
- Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number
- Common mistake
- Including a hyphen, slash, or space: most paybill systems reject the entry silently and the money waits in suspense until manually reconciled.
M-PESA cost to pay Premier Bank (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 919700 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 Premier Bank | 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. Premier Bank 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.
Premier Bank payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Premier Bank, 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.
Deposit sent to 919700 but Premier Bank balance not updated.
Standard reflection is 5-15 minutes. If not visible after 30 minutes, contact Premier Bank customer care with the M-PESA confirmation code and your account number. Premier Bank branches (previously FCB branches) can also credit manually.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Premier Bank Kenya, formerly First Community Bank (FCB), rebranded following the acquisition by Somalia's Premier Bank in 2024. It remains a Shari'ah-compliant commercial bank offering Islamic banking products (Murabaha, Ijara, Musharakah) alongside conventional retail and SME banking. The M-PESA paybill 919700 has remained unchanged through the rebrand: Safaricom's in-app directory still labels it 'First Community Bank Ltd' as of September 2026. Deposits typically reflect within 5-15 minutes. Account = your Premier Bank / FCB account number as printed on your ATM card or bank statement.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Premier Bank cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Premier Bank (paybill 919700), 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 Premier Bank
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 919 700
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 919 700
- Enter Account (Account Number): Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number.
Premier Bank payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to Premier Bank, 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.
Deposit sent to 919700 but Premier Bank balance not updated.
Standard reflection is 5-15 minutes. If not visible after 30 minutes, contact Premier Bank customer care with the M-PESA confirmation code and your account number. Premier Bank branches (previously FCB branches) can also credit manually.
Confused whether to search for 'First Community Bank' or 'Premier Bank': Safaricom app still labels it FCB.
Both names refer to the same bank. Following the 2024 rebrand, the legal entity is Premier Bank Kenya, but Safaricom's in-app paybill directory still displays the old 'First Community Bank Ltd' label as of September 2026. The paybill 919700 is the same either way. Same class of label lag as SHA (which Safaricom's app still labels 'NHIF').
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Premier Bank
| 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 Premier Bank
Deposit money into your Premier Bank Kenya (formerly First Community Bank) account via M-PESA paybill 919700. Account = your Premier Bank account number. Premier Bank is a Shari'ah-compliant commercial bank.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- premierbank.co.ke
Frequently asked about Premier Bank
What is Premier Bank's paybill number?
Premier Bank's M-Pesa paybill is 919700. Deposit money into your Premier Bank Kenya (formerly First Community Bank) account via M-PESA paybill 919700. Account = your Premier Bank account number. Premier Bank is a Shari'ah-compliant commercial bank.
How do I pay Premier Bank via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 919700, then your account (Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Premier Bank?
Your Premier Bank / First Community Bank account number.
Can I pay Premier Bank from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Premier Bank's paybill 919 700. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Premier Bank?
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 Premier Bank 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 Premier Bank 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. Premier Bank should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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