Contents
- How to Deposit Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
- What You Need Before You Start
- How to Send Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
- Alternative Method: Using MCo-opCash App
- M-Pesa to Co-op Bank Charges (Approximate)
- How Long Does It Take for Money to Reflect?
- Important Tips When Sending Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
- Why Use M-Pesa to Co-op Bank Transfers?
- Example: Sending KES 2,000 to Co-op Bank via M-Pesa
- Summary: From M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank — The Easy Way
Are you wondering how to deposit money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank? Whether you want to top up your account, send money to someone, or clear a loan, transferring funds from M-Pesa to Co-op Bank is fast, easy, and available 24/7 — no need to visit a branch.
How to Deposit Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
This guide walks you through how to send money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank, step-by-step.
What You Need Before You Start
Before making a transfer from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank, make sure you have:
- An active M-Pesa account (on Safaricom).
- Your Co-operative Bank account number.
- Enough balance in your M-Pesa wallet to cover both the transfer amount and transaction fees.
How to Send Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
Here’s the simple step-by-step process on how to deposit money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank account:
- Go to M-Pesa Menu
On your Safaricom SIM Toolkit, open M-Pesa. - Select “Lipa na M-Pesa”
This is where you make payments using Pay Bill or Buy Goods options. - Choose “Pay Bill”
You’ll use Co-op Bank’s PayBill number to send money directly to your bank account. - Enter Co-op Bank PayBill Number:
400200
This is the official Co-operative Bank M-Pesa PayBill number. - Enter Your Account Number
Type your full Co-op Bank account number (e.g., 0112345678900).
Make sure it’s correct to avoid sending money to the wrong account. - Enter the Amount
Input the amount of money you want to deposit into your Cooperative Bank account. - Enter Your M-Pesa PIN
Confirm the transaction by entering your M-Pesa PIN. - Confirm the Details
Review the confirmation message showing:- PayBill number (400200)
- Account number
- Amount sent
- Receive Confirmation SMS
You’ll get two messages:- One from M-Pesa confirming your payment.
- Another from Co-operative Bank confirming the deposit into your account.
That’s it! You’ve successfully transferred money from M-Pesa to Co-operative Bank.
Alternative Method: Using MCo-opCash App
If you use the MCo-opCash mobile banking app, you can also deposit money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank seamlessly.
- Log in to your MCo-opCash app.
- Choose “Deposit from M-Pesa”.
- Follow the prompts to confirm your phone number and amount.
- Complete the transaction — funds reflect almost instantly.
This method is convenient if you regularly transfer funds between your M-Pesa wallet and your Co-op Bank account.
M-Pesa to Co-op Bank Charges (Approximate)
Safaricom’s M-Pesa PayBill charges depend on the amount you send. Here’s a rough estimate of transaction fees (as of 2025):
Amount (KES) | Estimated Fee (KES) |
---|---|
1 – 100 | Free |
101 – 500 | 7 |
501 – 1,000 | 13 |
1,001 – 1,500 | 23 |
1,501 – 2,500 | 33 |
2,501 – 3,500 | 53 |
3,501 – 5,000 | 57 |
5,001 – 7,500 | 78 |
7,501 – 10,000 | 90 |
10,001 – 20,000 | 100 |
20,001 – 35,000 | 105 |
35,001 – 70,000 | 108 |
(Charges may change depending on Safaricom updates — always confirm via M-Pesa tariff menu.)
How Long Does It Take for Money to Reflect?
Deposits from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank usually reflect instantly.
However, during peak hours or system maintenance, it might take up to 10 minutes.
If you don’t receive a confirmation SMS from Co-op Bank after 30 minutes, contact:
- Safaricom Customer Care (100)
- Co-operative Bank Customer Care: 0703 027 000 or customercare@co-opbank.co.ke
Important Tips When Sending Money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank
- Always double-check your account number before confirming.
- Save Co-op Bank PayBill: 400200 in your phone for faster transactions next time.
- Keep the M-Pesa transaction message until the money reflects in your bank account.
- Avoid using third-party agents or unverified apps for deposits.
- If you’re paying a loan or credit card, ensure you use the correct account number provided by the bank.
Why Use M-Pesa to Co-op Bank Transfers?
Here’s why many Kenyans prefer sending money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank:
✅ Available 24/7, even on weekends and holidays.
✅ Funds reflect instantly in your account.
✅ No need to queue at the bank.
✅ Safe and convenient — directly linked to your bank account.
✅ You can deposit for yourself or someone else easily.
Example: Sending KES 2,000 to Co-op Bank via M-Pesa
Here’s a quick example of a full transaction:
- Open M-Pesa → Lipa na M-Pesa → PayBill
- Enter Business Number: 400200
- Enter Account Number: 0112345678900
- Enter Amount: 2000
- Enter PIN: *****
- Confirm — you’ll receive SMS from both M-Pesa and Co-op Bank.
Summary: From M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank — The Easy Way
Transferring money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank is one of the simplest mobile banking services in Kenya.
Here’s a quick recap:
Step | Action |
---|---|
1 | Go to M-Pesa → Lipa na M-Pesa → PayBill |
2 | Enter Co-op Bank PayBill: 400200 |
3 | Enter Your Account Number |
4 | Enter Amount and M-Pesa PIN |
5 | Confirm Transaction |
✅ | Receive SMS confirmation from both M-Pesa and Co-op Bank |
You can now send money from M-Pesa to Cooperative Bank anytime, anywhere — safely and instantly.

Betty is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Arts). In addition, she is a registered Certified Public Accountant. She has been teaching and offering part-time accounting services for the last 10 years. She is passionate about education, accounting, writing, and traveling.