Finance

How to Check Your HELB Loan Balance and Status

HELB loanees can check their balance and download statements online.

Ways to check

  • HELB Loanees Portal: log in and download your statement.
  • HELB mobile app: download your personal statement.
  • USSD *642#: HELB’s self-serve USSD for registration and services.

Repayment basics

Repayment starts within a year of completing studies. HELB fines at least KES 5,000 for each unpaid month. You can request a compliance certificate on the portal if you are repaying consistently, or a clearance certificate when you finish. Estimate instalments with the HELB repayment calculator.

HELB contact centre: 0711 052 000, contactcentre@helb.co.ke.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check my HELB balance?

Download your statement from the HELB portal or app.

What is the HELB USSD code?

*642#.

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