Now you can manage your Absa Bank Kenya account with ease using mobile banking. Whether you have a smartphone or a simple feature phone (kabambe), you can deposit or withdraw money from your Absa account directly to MPESA without visiting a banking hall.
This mobile banking solution is especially useful in situations where time and safety are key—like during the COVID-19 pandemic—so it’s a preferred choice for many.
How to Deposit Money from MPESA to Your Absa Bank Account
To top up your Absa Bank account from MPESA:
Go to MPESA on your mobile phone.
Select Lipa na MPESA, then choose Pay Bill.
Enter Pay Bill Number: 303030 (this is Absa Bank’s official business number).
For the Account Number, input your full Absa Bank account number.
Enter the amount you want to deposit.
Key in your MPESA PIN and confirm the transaction.
You’ll get a confirmation message from both MPESA and Absa once the transaction is successful.
How to Withdraw Money from Your Absa Bank Account to MPESA
To move funds from your Absa account to your MPESA wallet:
Dial *224# using the Safaricom line linked to your Absa account on your mobile phone.
Enter your mobile banking PIN to access the menu.
Select Funds Transfer or Send Money.
Choose To MPESA.
Enter the recipient’s MPESA phone number (it can be yours or someone else’s).
Input the amount you wish to transfer.
Confirm all the details and enter your PIN to complete the transaction.
You’ll get a confirmation SMS from Absa and MPESA.
Other Services Available on Absa Mobile Banking via *224#
Account balance inquiry
Mini statement requests
Airtime purchase for self or others
Utility bill payments
Inter-account transfers
If you have a smartphone, you can also download the Absa Kenya app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store for more features, including biometric login options and real-time account monitoring.