SBM prepaid card paybill number 552 883
Load an SBM prepaid card from M-PESA.
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Paybill
552 883
Note: Platinum Multicurrency prepaid card top-up. Not the account paybill, which is 552800.
Account number: Your prepaid card number
The screen should read: SBM CARDS. If it shows any other name, cancel. We read this on the M-PESA app on 2026-10-23.
Check the cost first
Send to SBM prepaid card, for less
Sending money to a Kenyan bank? The M-Pesa fee depends on the amount. Check the actual cost before you press send.
Calculate the feeAccount number for SBM prepaid card
- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Your prepaid card number.
- Example
- Your SBM prepaid card 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 SBM prepaid card (2026 Safaricom tariff)
Total customer fee when paying paybill 552883 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 SBM prepaid card | 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. SBM prepaid card 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.
SBM prepaid card payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to SBM prepaid card, 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.
You used 552800 with the card number.
552800 is the account paybill and expects a 13-digit account number. Call SBM on 0709 800 000 with the M-PESA code.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
Paybill 552883 loads SBM Bank's prepaid card, with the card number as the account. SBM's card page says the Platinum Multicurrency card loads via M-PESA but does not print the number; 552883 comes from SBM's own X account and was checked live before this page was published. It is a different number from 552800, SBM's paybill for bank accounts, which takes a 13-digit account number. The Mfukoni app can also load the card from M-PESA.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying SBM prepaid card cost you?
For KES 2,500 to SBM prepaid card (paybill 552883), 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 SBM prepaid card
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 552 883
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 552 883
- Enter Account (Account Number): Your prepaid card number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Your prepaid card number.
SBM prepaid card payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes specific to SBM prepaid card, 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.
You used 552800 with the card number.
552800 is the account paybill and expects a 13-digit account number. Call SBM on 0709 800 000 with the M-PESA code.
Loaded but the card balance has not changed.
Check the balance in Mfukoni. If it is still missing, call SBM on 0709 800 000 with the M-PESA code.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for SBM prepaid card
| 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 SBM prepaid card
Load an SBM prepaid card from M-PESA.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- sbmbank.co.ke
Frequently asked about SBM prepaid card
What is SBM prepaid card's paybill number?
SBM prepaid card's M-Pesa paybill is 552883. Load an SBM prepaid card from M-PESA.
How do I pay SBM prepaid card via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 552883, then your account (Your prepaid card number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for SBM prepaid card?
Your prepaid card number.
Can I pay SBM prepaid card from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to SBM prepaid card's paybill 552 883. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying SBM prepaid card?
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 SBM prepaid card 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 SBM prepaid card 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. SBM prepaid card should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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