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M-PESA Charges for KSh 30,000 (2026)

Sending KSh 30,000 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 108. Withdrawing it from an agent costs KSh 197. Sending and cashing out costs about KSh 305 in total.

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

All M-PESA charges for KSh 30,000

TransactionFeeBalance needed
Send to registered M-PESA userKSh 108KSh 30,108
Send to unregistered userKSh 330KSh 30,330
Withdraw from an agentKSh 197KSh 30,197
Withdraw from an ATMKSh 203KSh 30,203
Pochi la BiasharaKSh 50.00KSh 30,050.00
Pay at a fuel station tillKSh 165.00KSh 30,165.00
Pay at a retail Buy Goods tillKSh 0KSh 30,000

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 30,000 M-PESA charges FAQs

How much does it cost to send KSh 30,000 on M-PESA?

Sending KSh 30,000 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 108, so you need KSh 30,108 in your account. To an unregistered number the charge is KSh 330.

What is the M-PESA withdrawal charge for KSh 30,000?

Withdrawing KSh 30,000 from an M-PESA agent costs KSh 197. At an ATM it costs KSh 203.

What is the total cost to send KSh 30,000 and have it cashed out?

The sender pays KSh 108 and the recipient pays KSh 197 to withdraw at an agent, about KSh 305 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.