Qatar Airways paybill number 816 850
Pay for Qatar Airways tickets from Kenya with M-PESA paybill 816850. The account field is your booking reference from the qatarairways.com/ke booking or the reservations office: not your phone number, and not your ticket number.
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- Format
- Reference number
- What to type
- Your Qatar Airways booking reference.
- Common mistake
- Reusing a reference number from a previous payment: most systems mark used references invalid and the new payment lands in suspense.
Qatar Airways payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Qatar Airways 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.
Booking or ticket did not confirm after M-PESA payment.
Most operators send the confirmation SMS within 5 minutes. If missing after 30, call the operator with your M-PESA code and booking reference. Standard fix is a manual ticket issue; the funds are not lost.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying Qatar Airways cost you?
For KES 2,500 to Qatar Airways (paybill 816850), 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 Qatar Airways
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 816 850
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 816 850
- Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Qatar Airways booking reference.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Reference Number: Your Qatar Airways booking reference.
M-PESA cost to pay Qatar Airways (2026 Safaricom tariff)
The M-PESA charge on paybill 816850 at common amounts, from Safaricom's Paybill Standard Tariff. This is the total charge. Qatar Airwayschooses who pays it: you, Qatar Airways, or a split, so it is the most you pay.
| If you pay Qatar Airways | 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.
Qatar Airways payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying Qatar Airways 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.
Booking or ticket did not confirm after M-PESA payment.
Most operators send the confirmation SMS within 5 minutes. If missing after 30, call the operator with your M-PESA code and booking reference. Standard fix is a manual ticket issue; the funds are not lost.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for Qatar Airways
| 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 Qatar Airways
Pay for Qatar Airways tickets from Kenya with M-PESA paybill 816850. The account field is your booking reference from the qatarairways.com/ke booking or the reservations office: not your phone number, and not your ticket number.
- Sector
- Transport
- Official site
- qatarairways.com
Frequently asked about Qatar Airways
What is Qatar Airways's paybill number?
Qatar Airways's M-Pesa paybill is 816850. Pay for Qatar Airways tickets from Kenya with M-PESA paybill 816850. The account field is your booking reference from the qatarairways.com/ke booking or the reservations office: not your phone number, and not your ticket number.
How do I pay Qatar Airways via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 816850, then your account (Your Qatar Airways booking reference.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for Qatar Airways?
Your Qatar Airways booking reference.
Can I pay Qatar Airways from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Qatar Airways's paybill 816 850. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Qatar Airways?
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 Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways 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. Qatar Airways should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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