Are you ready to learn how to register for Mpesa in Kenya? Then keep reading as I show you how to do the registration in simple steps.
Mpesa in Kenya is the safest, fastest, and the most accessible mobile money transfer service offered by Safaricom.
It is the most famous money transfer services which do not require you to have a bank account, but all transactions are carried out on the sim card.
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Do You Wish To Join Mpesa
If so, it is easy because it is free to register for Mpesa services. However, first of all, you should acquire a Safaricom sim card to be able to register for Mpesa services.
To begin with, you need to know what Mpesa means.
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What Is M-Pesa
Mpesa is a Mobile banking service offered by Safaricom in Kenya.
It allows its users to store and send money conveniently anytime and anywhere in Kenya via their mobile phones.
Mpesa was launched in 2007 with the ability to deposit money into the personal Mpesa account and send it to friends or family no matter where they are who have registered for the Mpesa service.
Mpesa eased the agony to go to the bank every time, and Kenyans appreciated through massive enrollment since its launch in 2007.
Today, Mpesa is still the fastest growing mobile banking with the introduction of various services now and then by Safaricom.
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How Do You Register For Mpesa In Kenya
Mobile Money
As I told you earlier, to register for Mpesa in Kenya is totally free, provided you have the latest Safaricom sim card.
If you don’t have Safaricom Sim Card, you will need to purchase one, and it costs Ksh 50 from an authorized agent or Mpesa agents in Kenya.
If you still have the old Safaricom sim card, you will be required to upgrade to the 4G+ sim card at a fee Ksh 50.
But if you have the new sim card which is deep green no need to replace it.
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Steps To Follow To Register Your Mpesa Account In Kenya
Having met these conditions, here are the steps to follow and register for the Mpesa service in Kenya.
1. Visit Safaricom agent, Customer care, or authorize Safaricom retail Agent.
2. You should check out for authorized Mpesa Agents or customer care, and carry with you either of the following;
- Kenyan National ID
- Valid Kenyan Passport
- A Valid Foreign Passport
- Kenya Military ID
- Kenyan Foreigner Certificate
3. You will be requested to give out your Safaricom Mobile Number; if you don’t have, he or she will register you knew Safaricom sim card.
The M-Pesa Account Opening
4. The Safaricom agent you visit will try to open a Mpesa account for you.
5. When the process is successful, a confirmation message will be sent to your sim card, telling you your Mpesa account registration is successful.
6. The message will also have four numbers termed as “Start key,” which you shall use to activate your Mpesa account.
Fill The Mpesa Registration Form
7. You will be required to fill a Mpesa customer registration form giving out correct details used to open the Mpesa account.
You shall sign they are correct and agreeing to the Mpesa terms and conditions after agent counter checking the details are correct.
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How Much Does It Cost To Start Mpesa Agent Store
To open an Mpesa sub-agent shop, you need about Ksh. 60,000.
In Kenya, starting the Mpesa Agent business is a great business idea.
But do you know what you will do if you register for the Mpesa sub-agent shop? Here is what the agents do; they register M-Pesa customers, receive deposits, and also help them withdraw money from their Mpesa account.
It is as simple as that.
You see, other people do it in your neighborhood, and you can do it too.
Why don’t you start by registering for an Mpesa agent?
But before then, here is what you need to know before you register your Mpesa agency shop.
You must be a limited company with a minimum cash of Ksh. 30,000.
I know that is not much of a problem for entrepreneurs of your caliber.
Go for it and make the cash!
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