Sending money from MPESA to Equity Bank is easy, here is the simple process of how to deposit funds from MPESA to equity bank account.
- Go to MPESA menu on your mobile phone's sim tool kit.
- Then select Lipan na MPESA
- Choose the Pay Bill option.
- You will be prompted to enter Equity Bank Paybill number. (Equity Paybill Number is 247247).
- After inputting the paybill number, the next step is entering your account number. (You can opt to use the mobile phone number that you registered with your equity bank account).
- Thereafter, Enter the amount that you wish to deposit.
- After entering the amount you want to deposit, your phone will ask for your MPesa Pin.
Entering your M-Pesa PIN authorizes and confirms the deposit. It is thus important to be very keen and confirm the details that you have entered.
A confirmation code will then be sent to your phone with the details of the transaction for your reference. The code affirms that the deposit has been processed. Finally, you will receive a message from Equity bank notifying you of the transaction and the beneficiary, in this case it should be your name since you are the beneficiary.
If you would like to understand the specific charges applied during these transfers, consider reading Fineducke's full breakdown of Equity transaction charges. It breaks down fees for deposits, withdrawals, and transfers in a simple way.
Read also: How to deposit money from Mpesa to GDC Sacco
1. Is sending money from M-Pesa to Equity free?
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No, it’s not free to send money from M-Pesa to your Equity account. There is a fee involved because it’s basically a mobile wallet to bank transfer. The exact cost depends on how much you are sending since M-Pesa charges are tiered by amount.
2. What is the Equity Paybill number for M-Pesa?
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The Paybill number you need is 247247. To send money, go to Lipa na M-Pesa, choose Paybill, enter 247247 as the business number, then use your Equity or Equitel account number where it asks for the account. After that, enter the amount and confirm.
3. What is the maximum amount I can transfer from M-Pesa to Equity?
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The limit depends on how you’re sending the money. If you’re using M-Pesa directly, you can send up to Kshs. 250,000 in one go and up to Kshs. 500,000 in a day. If you’re sending from your Equitel line to another mobile wallet, the limit is a bit lower, around Kshs. 140,000 per transaction and Kshs. 300,000 daily.
4. How do I contact Equity customer care?
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If you have an Equitel line, call 100 for free. From other networks e.g Safaricom or Airtel, you can reach them at 0763 000 000.
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