Airtel Money and KCB Bank have announced a new interoperability partnership that will make it easier for Airtel Money to make payments directly to any KCB Merchant through Lipa Na KCB.
KCB Bank Kenya Managing Director, Mrs. Annastacia Kimtai said this move is part of the Bank’s promise anchored on creating an efficient payments ecosystem that will be instrumental in accelerating financial inclusion through a new model centered 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 to scale our offering while giving customers the freedom to empower themselves,” Mrs. Kimtai said.
Airtel Money Managing Director Mrs. Anne Kinuthia-Otieno said, “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.
To access this new payment option, registered Airtel Money customers need to follow these simple steps:
Using USSD
- Dial *334#
- Select “Paybill and Till Payment”
- Select paybill
- Select Airtel paybill (including bank paybills)
- Enter paybill number
- Enter Paybill number: 522533
- Enter Account Number as displayed at the merchant’s outlet
- Enter Amount
- Enter PIN to confirm the transaction
Through My Airtel App
- Launch the My Airtel App
- Select “Paybill”
- Choose “Airtel Paybill”
- Enter Paybill number: 522533
- Enter Account Number as displayed at the merchant’s outlet
- Enter Amount
- Enter PIN to confirm the transaction
Airtel Money customers making payments to KCB paybills will get lower transaction charges as compared to current market rates.
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