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Gulf African Bank Paybill, SWIFT Code & Customer Care Contacts (2026)

Official contact details for Gulf African Bank, including its M-PESA paybill, 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.

Gulf African Bank at a glance

Licensed name Gulf African Bank Limited
M-PESA Paybill 985050
Telephone +254-20-2740000, 2718608/9, 2740111, 0711075000
Email info@gulfafricanbank.com
Website www.gulfafricanbank.com
Head office Geminia Insurance Plaza, Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upper Hill, Nairobi.
Postal address P. O. Box 43683 – 00100, Nairobi
Branches (per CBK) 15
Licensed 1st November 2007

How to deposit to Gulf African Bank from M-PESA

  1. Open M-PESA and choose Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill.
  2. Enter business number 985050.
  3. Enter your Gulf African Bank 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.

Loan repayments

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Gulf African Bank M-PESA paybill number?

985050. Use your Gulf African Bank account number as the account number.

How do I contact Gulf African Bank customer care?

CBK’s directory lists +254-20-2740000, 2718608/9, 2740111, 0711075000 and email info@gulfafricanbank.com.

Is Gulf African Bank licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya?

Yes. Gulf African Bank Limited appears in CBK’s directory of licensed commercial banks (July 2026).

Sources

Norah Waceke

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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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