Government

NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund)

Pay your monthly NHIF/SHIF health insurance contribution

Paybill Number

200222

Account: National ID number

200222

Paybill Number

National ID number

Account Format

Government

How to Pay NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) via M-Pesa

Open M-Pesa Menu

On your Safaricom line, go to M-Pesa or dial *334#. Select 'Lipa na M-Pesa', then select 'Pay Bill'.

Enter Business Number 200222

When prompted for the business number, enter 200222. This is the official NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) paybill number.

Enter Your National ID number

For the account number, enter your national id number. Double-check this is correct before proceeding.

Enter Amount & Confirm

Enter the amount you wish to pay, then enter your M-Pesa PIN. Confirm the details and press OK. You'll receive an SMS confirmation.

Tip: Always double-check the paybill number (200222) and your national id number before confirming. Wrong details can delay your payment. Keep your M-Pesa confirmation SMS as proof of payment.

Alternative Payment Methods

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Airtel Money

Dial *222# and select Lipa na Airtel Money. Enter Paybill 200222.

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M-Pesa App

Open the M-Pesa app, tap Pay Bill, enter 200222 and your account details.

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Bank Mobile App

Many bank apps (KCB, Equity, Co-op) let you pay bills to Paybill 200222 directly.

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USSD (*334#)

Dial *334#, select Lipa na M-Pesa, then Pay Bill. Follow the prompts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) M-Pesa Paybill number?▼

The NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) M-Pesa Paybill number is 200222. You can use this to pay your monthly nhif/shif health insurance contribution through Lipa na M-Pesa on your phone.

What account number do I use for NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) Paybill 200222?▼

When paying to NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) (Paybill 200222), use your national id number as the account number. Make sure it is correct before confirming the transaction.

Can I pay NHIF / SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund) from Airtel Money?▼

Yes. Since the mobile money interoperability launch in July 2022, Airtel Money and Telkom T-Kash users can pay to M-Pesa Paybill number 200222. Dial *222# on Airtel and select Lipa na Airtel Money.

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572572

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206206

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206206

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HELB (Higher Education Loans Board)

200800

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NSSF (National Social Security Fund)

200222

Make voluntary NSSF pension fund contributions

Government Consolidated Paybill

222222

Unified government payment paybill for KRA, NTSA, HELB, and other services

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*Most paybill payments are free for the sender. Transaction fees may apply for certain services. Paybill numbers are verified but may change. Always confirm with the service provider.

Last updated: March 2026. PesaMarket is not affiliated with Safaricom or M-Pesa.