How to Benefit from the KCB Bank and Airtel Money Merchants Payments Deal

KCB Bank and Airtel Money have partnered to allow Airtel Money customers to make payments directly to KCB merchants’ tills through the Lipa na KCB service.

Speaking at the launch event, KCB Bank Kenya Managing Director, Mrs. Annastacia Kimtai, highlighted that this initiative is part of KCB Bank’s efforts to develop an efficient payments ecosystem aimed at accelerating financial inclusion through a new model focused on low-value, high-volume transactions.

“Reaching critical mass will require mobile money ecosystems to become more dynamic and productive and such a move will enable us scale our offering while giving customers the freedom to empower themselves,” Mrs. Kimtai said.

Airtel Money Managing Director, Mrs. Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, expressed her excitement about the partnership, attributing it to the evolution of mobile money interconnectivity, which will now provide customers with unlimited choices for conducting their mobile transfers and payment transactions.

“We are thrilled about our partnership with KCB, which allows our customers to seamlessly transact through their Airtel Money wallets. This collaboration underscores Airtel Money’s ongoing commitment to improving customer experience and promoting financial inclusion through innovative partnerships. With the integration of Lipa na KCB into Airtel Money’s ecosystem, customers now have greater flexibility and convenience in paying for goods and services,” she said.

How to Pay Using Lipa na KCB through Airtel Money USSD

Airtel customers can follow these steps to pay using Lipa na KCB through the Airtel Money USSD:

1. Dial *334#
2. Select “Paybill and Till Payment”
3. Select Paybill
4. Select Airtel Paybill (including bank paybills)
5. Enter Paybill number
6. Enter Paybill number: 522533
7. Enter the Account Number as displayed at the merchant’s outlet
8. Enter the Amount
9. Enter your PIN to confirm the transaction

Read: How to Apply for the KCB Bank Salary Advance

How to Pay Using Lipa na KCB through the Airtel App

Airtel customers can follow these steps to pay using Lipa na KCB through the Airtel App:

1. Launch My Airtel App
2. Select “Paybill”
3. Choose “Airtel Paybill”
4. Enter Paybill number: 522533
5. Enter the Account Number as displayed at the merchant’s outlet
6. Enter the Amount
7. Enter your PIN to confirm the transaction

TIP: Airtel Money customers making payments to a KCB Paybill will enjoy lower transaction costs compared to current market rates.