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M-PESA Charges for KSh 3,000 (2026)

Sending KSh 3,000 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 52. Withdrawing it from an agent costs KSh 52. Sending and cashing out costs about KSh 104 in total.

Figures last updated . Based on the Safaricom M-PESA tariff table in our calculator.

All M-PESA charges for KSh 3,000

TransactionFeeBalance needed
Send to registered M-PESA userKSh 52KSh 3,052
Send to unregistered userKSh 165KSh 3,165
Withdraw from an agentKSh 52KSh 3,052
Withdraw from an ATMKSh 69KSh 3,069
Pochi la BiasharaKSh 16.50KSh 3,016.50
Pay at a fuel station tillKSh 16.50KSh 3,016.50
Pay at a retail Buy Goods tillKSh 0KSh 3,000

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 3,000 M-PESA charges FAQs

How much does it cost to send KSh 3,000 on M-PESA?

Sending KSh 3,000 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 52, so you need KSh 3,052 in your account. To an unregistered number the charge is KSh 165.

What is the M-PESA withdrawal charge for KSh 3,000?

Withdrawing KSh 3,000 from an M-PESA agent costs KSh 52. At an ATM it costs KSh 69.

What is the total cost to send KSh 3,000 and have it cashed out?

The sender pays KSh 52 and the recipient pays KSh 52 to withdraw at an agent, about KSh 104 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.

Updated

October 2026

Calculators are for planning and estimation only. Verify final tax, payroll, loan, investment or property figures with the relevant institution or adviser.