Kenya Finance CalculatorOctober 2026
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M-PESA Charges for KSh 3,500 (2026)
Sending KSh 3,500 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 3,500
| Transaction | Fee | Balance needed |
|---|---|---|
| Send to registered M-PESA user | KSh 52 | KSh 3,552 |
| Send to unregistered user | KSh 165 | KSh 3,665 |
| Withdraw from an agent | KSh 52 | KSh 3,552 |
| Withdraw from an ATM | KSh 69 | KSh 3,569 |
| Pochi la Biashara | KSh 19.25 | KSh 3,519.25 |
| Pay at a fuel station till | KSh 19.25 | KSh 3,519.25 |
| Pay at a retail Buy Goods till | KSh 0 | KSh 3,500 |
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 3,500 M-PESA charges FAQs
How much does it cost to send KSh 3,500 on M-PESA?
Sending KSh 3,500 to a registered M-PESA user costs KSh 52, so you need KSh 3,552 in your account. To an unregistered number the charge is KSh 165.
What is the M-PESA withdrawal charge for KSh 3,500?
Withdrawing KSh 3,500 from an M-PESA agent costs KSh 52. At an ATM it costs KSh 69.
What is the total cost to send KSh 3,500 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.