Banking & Finance

Equity Bank: Reversals, Cheque Clearing, App Login and Number Change

Central Bank of Kenya Pension Towers in Nairobi – equity bank reversal
Central Bank of Kenya Pension Towers in Nairobi. Photo: Matti Blume / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Equity’s X replies cover a few recurring topics.

Pedestrians outside bank offices in Nairobi – illustrating equity bank reversal
Pedestrians outside bank offices in Nairobi. Photo: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Bobokine&action=edit&red / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Based on questions people sent to Equity Bank’s official X account (@KeEquityBank) and Equity Bank’s own replies, checked on 14 October 2026. Questions are paraphrased. Where Equity Bank has not confirmed something publicly, we say so.

Reversals

Equity says reversals are typically completed within three working days, depending on the recipient bank’s approval and availability of funds (Equity Bank on X, 12 Oct 2026).

Cheques

Equity-drawn cheques clear within 24 hours; other banks’ cheques after two working days (Equity Bank on X, 12 Oct 2026).

App login

Clear the Equity Mobile app cache: Settings > Apps > Equity Mobile > Storage > Clear cache (Equity Bank on X, 13 Oct 2026).

Phone number and diaspora

Change your number at a branch with your original ID (Equity Bank on X, 10 Oct 2026); customers abroad use Equity’s diaspora link (Equity Bank on X, 9 Oct 2026).

Debit card fee

Equity says the annual debit card fee applies to active cards (Equity Bank on X, 7 Oct 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How long does an Equity reversal take?

Typically three working days, per Equity.

How long do cheques take to clear at Equity?

24 hours for Equity cheques; two working days for other banks.

Related: Equity Bank help hub

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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