Kenya Finance CalculatorOctober 2026
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Banking / M-PESA charges by amount
M-PESA Charges for KSh 1,500 (2026)
Sending KSh 1,500 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 23. Withdrawing it from an agent costs KSh 29. Sending and cashing out costs about KSh 52 in total.
Figures last updated . Based on the Safaricom M-PESA tariff table in our calculator.
All M-PESA charges for KSh 1,500
| Transaction | Fee | Balance needed |
|---|---|---|
| Send to registered M-PESA user | KSh 23 | KSh 1,523 |
| Send to unregistered user | KSh 88 | KSh 1,588 |
| Withdraw from an agent | KSh 29 | KSh 1,529 |
| Withdraw from an ATM | KSh 35 | KSh 1,535 |
| Pochi la Biashara | KSh 8.25 | KSh 1,508.25 |
| Pay at a fuel station till | KSh 8.25 | KSh 1,508.25 |
| Pay at a retail Buy Goods till | KSh 0 | KSh 1,500 |
Estimates from the tariff table in our M-PESA charges calculator. See the M-PESA charges 2026 guide for the full tariff.
Quick Answers
KSh 1,500 M-PESA charges FAQs
How much does it cost to send KSh 1,500 on M-PESA?
Sending KSh 1,500 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 23, so you need KSh 1,523 in your account. To an unregistered number the charge is KSh 88.
What is the M-PESA withdrawal charge for KSh 1,500?
Withdrawing KSh 1,500 from an M-PESA agent costs KSh 29. At an ATM it costs KSh 35.
What is the total cost to send KSh 1,500 and have it cashed out?
The sender pays KSh 23 and the recipient pays KSh 29 to withdraw at an agent, about KSh 52 in total fees.
Are these charges guaranteed?
They follow the Safaricom tariff table used in our calculator and are estimates. Safaricom can change tariffs, so confirm on the M-PESA menu before a large transfer.