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Kenya Red Cross

Make donations to Kenya Red Cross relief efforts

Paybill Number

1199

Account: Name or donation reference

1199

Paybill Number

Name or donation reference

Account Format

Government

Category

Free

Transaction Fee*

How to Pay Kenya Red Cross via M-Pesa

1

Open M-Pesa Menu

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

2

Enter Business Number 1199

When prompted for the business number, enter 1199. This is the official Kenya Red Cross paybill number.

3

Enter Your Name or donation reference

For the account number, enter your name or donation reference. Double-check this is correct before proceeding.

4

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 (1199) and your name or donation reference 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 1199.

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M-Pesa App

Open the M-Pesa app, tap Pay Bill, enter 1199 and your account details.

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Bank Mobile App

Many bank apps (KCB, Equity, Co-op) let you pay bills to Paybill 1199 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 Kenya Red Cross M-Pesa Paybill number?โ–ผ
The Kenya Red Cross M-Pesa Paybill number is 1199. You can use this to make donations to kenya red cross relief efforts through Lipa na M-Pesa on your phone.
What account number do I use for Kenya Red Cross Paybill 1199?โ–ผ
When paying to Kenya Red Cross (Paybill 1199), use your name or donation reference as the account number. Make sure it is correct before confirming the transaction.
Can I pay Kenya Red Cross from Airtel Money?โ–ผ
Yes. Since the mobile money interoperability launch in July 2022, Airtel Money and Telkom T-Kash users can pay to M-Pesa Paybill number 1199. Dial *222# on Airtel and select Lipa na Airtel Money.

*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.

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