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

Official contact details for Bank of Africa 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.

Bank of Africa Kenya at a glance

Licensed name Bank of Africa Kenya Limited
M-PESA Paybill 972900
SWIFT / BIC code AFRIKENX
Telephone +254-20- 3275000, 3275200, 0703058000
Email headoffice@boakenya.com
Website www.boakenya.com
Head office BOA House, Karuna Close, Off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
Postal address P. O. Box 69562-00400 Nairobi
Branches (per CBK) 23
Licensed 30th April 2004

How to deposit to Bank of Africa Kenya from M-PESA

  1. Open M-PESA and choose Lipa na M-PESA, then Pay Bill.
  2. Enter business number 972900.
  3. Enter your Bank of Africa 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 Bank of Africa Kenya account, the sender needs the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENX, 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 Bank of Africa Kenya? Estimate your monthly instalments with our Bank of Africa Kenya loan calculator, or compare lenders on the bank loan calculators page.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Bank of Africa Kenya M-PESA paybill number?

972900. Use your Bank of Africa Kenya account number as the account number.

What is the Bank of Africa Kenya SWIFT code?

AFRIKENX, as published by the bank.

How do I contact Bank of Africa Kenya customer care?

CBK’s directory lists +254-20- 3275000, 3275200, 0703058000 and email headoffice@boakenya.com.

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

Yes. Bank of Africa Kenya Limited 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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