Last Updated on May 31, 2022
This article provides detailed information on how to apply for Safaricom Mpesa Till Number online.
With Mpesa’s increasing popularity around the globe, Safaricom has moved to make it easier for individuals to obtain the mpesa shortcodes (Paybill/Till numbers). Initially, you had to make several trips to their shops in order to get your shortcode.
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Nowadays, the process has been pretty much streamlined. In fact, you can do the entire process online, at least for the Till number. For the Paybill number, you are required to submit a few documents which might force you to make a trip or two outside of your house or office.
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How To Apply For Safaricom Mpesa Till Number Online
Lipa Na M-PESA is a free service which enables business owners to collect payments on the till and use the money collected to make other transactions directly from the till such as:
- Pay to another Buy Goods Till
- Pay to a mobile number
- Pay to a utilities (Paybill) till
- Withdraw cash at an M-PESA agent
- Sell Airtime to customer using collected funds and earn commission
To apply for Lipa na MPesa Till number visit www.m-pesaforbusiness.co.ke/LNM/
Mpesa Till Number Application Requirements For Individual
- Copy of National ID – Back
- Copy of National ID – Front
Mpesa Till Number Application Requirements For Sole Proprietor
- Copy of Cancelled cheque or letter from bank stating bank details as per certificate of registration
- Copy of Certificate of Registration or Business Permit No.
- Copy of Individual KRA PIN Certificate
- Copy of National ID – Back
- Copy of National ID – Front
Mpesa Till Number Application Requirements For Limited Liability Company
- Annual Returns with filling receipt
- Cancelled cheque or letter from bank stating company bank details
- Company KRA PIN Certificate
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
- Copy of CR12 – Validity of 90 days (3 months) or recent
- Copy of directors’ National ID or Passport – Back
- Copy of directors’ National ID or Passport – Front
- Filled, stamped or sealed resolution letter signed by Directors of the company
- Kenyan Director KRA PIN Certificate
It takes 48 working hours to process an MPesa till number if all the relevant documents are provided.