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Sun King (formerly d.light)

Repay your Sun King solar lighting or solar home system via M-Pesa Pay-As-You-Go.

Paybill

854 540

Note: Verify Sun King paybill on sunking.com or in your installation paperwork.

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How to pay Sun King

M-Pesa

Pay via M-Pesa 854 540

  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: 854 540
  4. Enter Account (Reference Number): Your Sun King account ID (printed on your installation paperwork).
  5. Enter the amount — in KES.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.

Account format

Reference Number: Your Sun King account ID (printed on your installation paperwork).

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M-Pesa fees for Sun King

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 Sun King

Repay your Sun King solar lighting or solar home system via M-Pesa Pay-As-You-Go.

Sector
Lending
Official site
sunking.com

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Frequently asked about Sun King

What is Sun King's paybill number?

Sun King's M-Pesa paybill is 854540. Repay your Sun King solar lighting or solar home system via M-Pesa Pay-As-You-Go.

How do I pay Sun King via M-Pesa?

Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 854540, then your account (Your Sun King account ID (printed on your installation paperwork).), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.

What account number do I use for Sun King?

Your Sun King account ID (printed on your installation paperwork).

Can I pay Sun King from abroad?

Yes — diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to Sun King's paybill 854 540. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.

What are the M-Pesa fees for paying Sun King?

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.

How do I repay my Sun King loan?

Use M-Pesa paybill 854540 with your Your Sun King account ID (printed on your installation paperwork).. Repayments typically reflect within minutes.

What if I pay the wrong amount or use the wrong paybill?

Contact Sun King 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 Sun King 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. Sun King should also confirm receipt via their channels.

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