M-PESA Short-Term Paybill is a fundraising service that allows individuals or groups to collect money for specific needs.
The service can be used for medical funds, education funds, funeral funds, wedding funds, and charity or catastrophe-related fundraising.
The Paybill is intended for short-term fundraising campaigns, providing a dedicated payment channel for contributors to send funds toward the stated cause.
Applicants are required to provide supporting documents depending on the purpose of the fundraising, with requirements varying for medical, funeral, wedding, education, and charity-related requests.
Bank Details Required
Under each category of the paybill application, applicants must also provide organization bank details. For banks on Real Time Settlement (RTS), the requirements include a canceled cheque or bank statement. For banks not on RTS, applicants can provide a bank letter or canceled cheque.
The bank details can also be updated after starting the application through the Business Support section on the homepage.
M-PESA Medical Fund Paybill: Application Requirements
For a Medical Fund Short-Term Paybill, applicants must provide identification and documents confirming the medical need for the fundraising.
Applicants are required to submit:
- Copy of the front and back of the applicant’s National ID, passport, alien ID or military ID.
- Certified medical supporting documents from the hospital or doctor treating the patient. The document should confirm the need for fundraising, such as an operation or required treatment, and must be on the institution’s letterhead, stamped and signed by an authorized official.
- Where the application is made on behalf of the beneficiary, additional documentation may be required.
- If the beneficiary is a minor, the parent or guardian should apply and attach the child’s birth certificate.
- If the beneficiary is incapacitated, certified copies of the applicant’s identification documents are required.
M-PESA Education Fund Paybill
Applicants seeking an M-PESA Short-Term Paybill for an Education Fund must provide identification documents and proof of the beneficiary’s education needs.
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The required documents include:
- A copy of the front and back of the applicant’s National ID, passport, alien ID or military ID.
- A certified admission letter and fee structure, either stamped or issued on the institution’s official letterhead.
- Where the application is made on behalf of the beneficiary, the relevant supporting information must be provided.
- If the beneficiary is a minor, the parent or guardian must apply and attach a copy of the child’s birth certificate.
M-PESA Funeral Fund Paybill
Applicants seeking an M-PESA Short-Term Paybill for a Funeral Fund must submit identification documents and proof of the death.
The required documents include:
- A copy of the front and back of the applicant’s National ID, passport, alien ID or military ID.
- A copy of the burial permit or death notification for the deceased.
M-PESA Wedding Fund Paybill: Application Requirements
Applicants seeking an M-PESA Short-Term Paybill for a Wedding Fund must provide identification documents and proof of the planned wedding.
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The required documents include:
- A copy of the front and back of the applicant’s National ID, passport, alien ID, or military ID.
- A copy of the wedding permit and wedding notification.
How to Apply for M-PESA Short-Term Paybill
The application can be completed through the official M-PESA for Business platform. M-PESA for Business Short-Term Paybill application.
Applicants begin by selecting the Paybill period, with available options ranging from one to six months.
The application form requires the applicant’s first and last name, email address, identification document type and number, phone number, proposed Paybill name and physical address.
Applicants must also provide their city or town, nominated phone number and Paybill owner phone number. Postal address and postal code are optional fields.
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