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M-Pesa, Kenya’s leading mobile money transfer service launched in 2007 by Safaricom, continues to play a pivotal role in financial transactions nationwide. From sending money across Kenya to paying for goods and services, M-Pesa remains a vital tool for millions.
Below are the updated M-Pesa withdrawal and sending charges for 2025-2026, including details on transfer costs to other networks, ATM withdrawals, and Pochi La Biashara services.
1. M-Pesa Withdrawal Charges (2025)
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
1 – 49
Free
50 – 100
11
101 – 500
29
501 – 1,000
29
1,001 – 1,500
29
1,501 – 2,500
29
2,501 – 3,500
52
3,501 – 5,000
69
5,001 – 7,500
87
7,501 – 10,000
115
10,001 – 15,000
167
15,001 – 20,000
185
20,001 – 35,000
197
35,001 – 50,000
278
50,001 – 250,000
309
2. M-Pesa Transfer Charges (Registered Users)
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
1 – 49
Free
50 – 100
Free
101 – 500
7
501 – 1,000
13
1,001 – 1,500
23
1,501 – 2,500
33
2,501 – 3,500
53
3,501 – 5,000
57
5,001 – 7,500
78
7,501 – 10,000
90
10,001 – 15,000
100
15,001 – 20,000
105
20,001 – 35,000
108
35,001 – 50,000
108
50,001 – 250,000
108
3. Pochi La Biashara Charges
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
1 – 49
Free
50 – 100
Free
101 – 500
7
501 – 1,000
13
1,001 – 1,500
23
1,501 – 2,500
33
2,501 – 3,500
53
3,501 – 5,000
57
5,001 – 7,500
78
7,501 – 10,000
90
10,001 – 15,000
100
15,001 – 20,000
105
20,001 – 35,000
108
35,001 – 50,000
108
50,001 – 250,000
108
4. M-Pesa Transfer Charges to Other Networks (e.g., Airtel, Telkom)
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
1 – 49
Free
50 – 100
Free
101 – 500
7
501 – 1,000
13
1,001 – 1,500
23
1,501 – 2,500
33
2,501 – 3,500
53
3,501 – 5,000
57
5,001 – 7,500
78
7,501 – 10,000
90
10,001 – 15,000
100
15,001 – 20,000
105
20,001 – 35,000
108
35,001 – 50,000
108
50,001 – 250,000
108
5. M-Pesa Transfer Charges to Unregistered Users
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
1 – 49
N/A
50 – 100
N/A
101 – 500
47
501 – 1,000
51
1,001 – 1,500
61
1,501 – 2,500
76
2,501 – 3,500
115
3,501 – 5,000
139
5,001 – 7,500
171
7,501 – 10,000
211
10,001 – 15,000
273
15,001 – 20,000
296
20,001 – 35,000
309
35,001 – 50,000
318
50,001 – 250,000
318
6. M-Pesa ATM Withdrawal Charges
Transaction Range (KES)
Charges (KES)
200 – 2,500
35
2,501 – 5,000
69
5,001 – 10,000
115
10,001 – 35,000
203
Important Notes
Account Balance Limit: Ksh 500,000
Daily Transaction Limit: Ksh 500,000
Maximum Transaction Amount: Ksh 250,000
Minimum Withdrawal Amount: Ksh 50 at agent outlets
Reversal Requests: Forward the transaction message to 456.
Bonga Points: Earned with every M-Pesa transaction.
Conclusion
The new M-Pesa charges for 2025-2026 offer competitive rates, promoting financial inclusion for low-value transactions while maintaining affordability for high-value ones. Staying informed about these charges helps ensure cost-effective financial management. Whether sending money locally or withdrawing funds, M-Pesa continues to simplify mobile money transactions for millions of Kenyans.