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Absa Bank Kenya Paybill, SWIFT Code & Customer Care Contacts (2026)

Official contact details for Absa Bank Kenya, including its M-PESA paybill, SWIFT code, customer care numbers, email and head office address. Contact details come from the Central Bank of Kenya’s directory of licensed banks; paybill and SWIFT details come from the bank’s own website.

Absa Bank Kenya at a glance

Licensed name ABSA Bank Kenya PLC
M-PESA Paybill 303030
SWIFT / BIC code BARCKENX
Telephone +254-20-4254000, 3900000
Email absa.kenya@absa.africa
Website www.absabank.co.ke
Head office Absa Headquarters, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi.
Postal address P. O. Box 30120 – 00100, Nairobi
Branches (per CBK) 96
Licensed 1916

How to deposit to Absa Bank Kenya from M-PESA

  1. Open M-PESA and choose Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill.
  2. Enter business number 303030.
  3. Enter your Absa Bank Kenya account number as the account number.
  4. Enter the amount and your M-PESA PIN, then confirm.

M-PESA charges for paybill payments depend on the business. See our M-PESA charges calculator for send and withdrawal fees.

Receiving money from abroad

For international transfers into a Absa Bank Kenya account, the sender needs the SWIFT/BIC code BARCKENX, your full name as on the account, and your account number. Some banks use branch-specific SWIFT codes for certain branches; confirm with your branch for large or time-sensitive transfers.

Loan repayments

Planning a loan with Absa Bank Kenya? Estimate your monthly instalments with our Absa Bank Kenya loan calculator, or compare lenders on the bank loan calculators page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Absa Bank Kenya M-PESA paybill number?

303030. Use your Absa Bank Kenya account number as the account number.

What is the Absa Bank Kenya SWIFT code?

BARCKENX, as published by the bank.

How do I contact Absa Bank Kenya customer care?

CBK’s directory lists +254-20-4254000, 3900000 and email absa.kenya@absa.africa.

Is Absa Bank Kenya licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya?

Yes. ABSA Bank Kenya PLC appears in CBK’s directory of licensed commercial banks (July 2026).

Sources

Norah Waceke

About Author

Norah Waceke is a business journalist and editor at Business Radar with more than eight years of experience covering Kenya's economy, companies and markets. She previously worked at Kenyans.co.ke, one of the country's leading digital news platforms, where she reported on business, finance and current affairs. A graduate of Multimedia University of Kenya, Norah focuses on clear, accurate reporting that helps readers understand the money stories shaping their lives and businesses.

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