Family Bank, a fully-fledged commercial bank since 2007, operates across Kenya with branches in nearly all major and minor towns. One convenient way to bank with Family Bank is through mobile money transfers, specifically using M-PESA. The Family Bank Paybill Number, 222111, allows anyone to deposit directly into a Family Bank account.
While M-PESA services come with a fee, they are often more convenient and cost-effective than traveling to a bank branch, especially in remote areas where banking facilities might be scarce.
Requirements to Deposit Money from M-PESA to Family Bank Account
To deposit money from M-PESA to a Family Bank account, you will need the following:
- An active M-PESA account: Ensure it is loaded with enough cash for the deposit.
- A Family Bank account: This can be either personal or business. You do not need to own the account you are depositing into.
- Your M-PESA PIN: For transaction authorization.
- Family Bank Paybill Number: The number is 222111.
How to Deposit Money from M-PESA to Family Bank Using the Family Bank Paybill Number
Follow these steps to deposit money into any Family Bank account using M-PESA:
- Load your M-PESA account: Ensure it has enough funds for the transaction.
- Open the M-PESA menu:
- Open the M-PESA app, or
- Open the SIM Toolkit on your phone, or
- Dial the shortcode *334#.
- Select Lipa na M-PESA:
- Choose the “Lipa na M-PESA” option from the menu.
- Select Paybill:
- Tap on the “Paybill” option.
- Enter Family Bank Paybill Number:
- Input the Paybill Number 222111 and press send.
- Enter the Family Bank Account Number:
- Key in the Family Bank account number you wish to deposit into.
- Enter the Amount:
- Enter the amount of money you want to deposit.
- Enter Your M-PESA PIN:
- Key in your M-PESA PIN to authorize the transaction and press send.
- Confirm the Transaction:
- Wait for confirmation messages from M-PESA and Family Bank. These messages will confirm that the transaction has been successful.
By following these steps, you can easily deposit money into any Family Bank account using M-PESA, making banking more accessible and convenient.
