USIU paybill number 516 900
Pay USIU-Africa tuition and fees.
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Paybill
516 900
Note: Routed via I&M Bank
Account number: Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance
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Use the M-Pesa fees calculator to see the exact 2026 cost, in KES or your home currency if you're paying from abroad.
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- Format
- Reference number
- What to type
- Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance.
- Common mistake
- Reusing a reference number from a previous payment: most systems mark used references invalid and the new payment lands in suspense.
USIU payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying USIU 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.
School portal still shows fees as unpaid after the M-PESA payment cleared.
Most schools batch-import M-PESA payments daily, not in real time: give it 24 hours. If still missing, email the bursary office your M-PESA code, the student name, and the admission number. The standard fix is a manual ledger update; the funds are not lost, just unmatched in the school system.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
M-PESA paybill cost
What does paying USIU cost you?
For KES 2,500 to USIU (paybill 516900), 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 USIU
M-Pesa
Pay via M-Pesa 516 900
- Open M-Pesa, dial *334# or open the M-Pesa app.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill.
- Enter Business Number: 516 900
- Enter Account (Reference Number): Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance.
- Enter the amount, in KES.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN and confirm. You'll get an SMS confirmation.
Account format
Reference Number: Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance.
M-PESA cost to pay USIU (2026 Safaricom tariff)
The M-PESA charge on paybill 516900 at common amounts, from Safaricom's Paybill Standard Tariff. This is the total charge. USIUchooses who pays it: you, USIU, or a split, so it is the most you pay.
| If you pay USIU | 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.
USIU payment not working? Top fixes
Common failure modes when paying USIU 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.
School portal still shows fees as unpaid after the M-PESA payment cleared.
Most schools batch-import M-PESA payments daily, not in real time: give it 24 hours. If still missing, email the bursary office your M-PESA code, the student name, and the admission number. The standard fix is a manual ledger update; the funds are not lost, just unmatched in the school system.
Still stuck? How to reverse an M-PESA transaction and M-PESA error code lookup.
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M-Pesa fees for USIU
| 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 USIU
Pay USIU-Africa tuition and fees.
- Sector
- School
- Official site
- usiu.ac.ke
Frequently asked about USIU
What is USIU's paybill number?
USIU's M-Pesa paybill is 516900. Pay USIU-Africa tuition and fees.
How do I pay USIU via M-Pesa?
Open M-Pesa, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Enter business number 516900, then your account (Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance.), then the amount, then confirm with your M-Pesa PIN.
What account number do I use for USIU?
Your USIU student number followed by the bank account format from USIU finance.
Can I pay USIU from abroad?
Yes, diaspora users typically send via remittance services like Wise, Sendwave, Lemfi, or WorldRemit, which deposit directly to USIU's paybill 516 900. Compare fees on our diaspora hub before sending.
What are the M-Pesa fees for paying USIU?
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 USIU 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 USIU 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. USIU should also confirm receipt via their channels.
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