UBA Kenya paybill number 559 900
Send money to a UBA Kenya bank account via M-PESA paybill 559900.
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- Format
- Account number
- What to type
- Use your 10-digit UBA 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 UBA Kenya (2026 Safaricom tariff)
The M-PESA charge on paybill 559900 at common amounts, from Safaricom's Paybill Standard Tariff. This is the total charge. UBA Kenyachooses who pays it: you, UBA Kenya, or a split, so it is the most you pay.
| If you pay UBA Kenya | 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.
UBA Kenya payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying UBA Kenya 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.
Recipient says their bank account was not credited even though M-PESA shows the transfer succeeded.
Confirm the account number in the M-PESA SMS exactly matches the recipient account. Banks typically credit M-PESA deposits within 30 minutes; if longer than 2 hours, the recipient should call the bank with the M-PESA code. Most banks can trace M-PESA-to-bank within 24 hours.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying UBA Kenya cost you?
For KES 2,500 to UBA Kenya (paybill 559900), 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 UBA Kenya
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 559 900
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 559 900
- Enter Account (Account Number): Use your 10-digit UBA account number.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Account Number: Use your 10-digit UBA account number.
UBA Kenya payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying UBA Kenya 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.
Recipient says their bank account was not credited even though M-PESA shows the transfer succeeded.
Confirm the account number in the M-PESA SMS exactly matches the recipient account. Banks typically credit M-PESA deposits within 30 minutes; if longer than 2 hours, the recipient should call the bank with the M-PESA code. Most banks can trace M-PESA-to-bank within 24 hours.
You sent to the wrong account number and need the money back.
Call the bank immediately: most can hold and reverse the funds if the recipient account has not yet been credited (or if the recipient agrees to return them). Once funds have settled into a third party account, the bank cannot unilaterally reverse; it becomes a legal recovery matter.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for UBA Kenya
| 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 UBA Kenya
Send money to a UBA Kenya bank account via M-PESA paybill 559900.
- Sector
- Bank
- Official site
- ubakenya.com
Frequently asked about UBA Kenya
What is UBA Kenya's paybill number?
UBA Kenya's M-Pesa paybill is 559900. Send money to a UBA Kenya bank account via M-PESA paybill 559900.
How do I pay UBA Kenya via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 559900, then your account (Use your 10-digit UBA account number.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for UBA Kenya?
Use your 10-digit UBA account number.
Can I pay UBA Kenya from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to UBA Kenya's paybill 559 900. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying UBA Kenya?
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 UBA Kenya 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 UBA Kenya 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. UBA Kenya should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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