M-Pesa remains Kenya’s leading mobile money service, enabling seamless money transfers and withdrawals across the country and globally. As of 2025, Safaricom has updated its M-Pesa withdrawal and sending charges. Here’s an overview of the new fees, ensuring transparency and convenience for all users.
1. M-Pesa Withdrawal Charges for 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 for 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 Mobile Networks (Telkom & Airtel)
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
Key Information for M-Pesa Users
Account Limits:
Maximum Account Balance: KES 500,000
Maximum Daily Transaction Value: KES 500,000
Maximum Per Transaction: KES 250,000
Minimum Withdrawal: Withdrawals below KES 50 are not allowed.
Reversal Requests: To reverse an incorrect transaction, forward the confirmation message to 456.
Earn Rewards: Users earn Bonga Points on every transaction.
Conclusion
With these updated charges, M-Pesa continues to offer affordable and transparent solutions for money transfers and withdrawals. By understanding the new rates, users can make informed decisions, ensuring convenience and cost efficiency. Whether you’re sending money locally or using services like Pochi La Biashara, M-Pesa remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s cashless economy.
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