Open an M-Pesa Business Till Number
In the previous post, I discussed How to get a Fuliza M-Pesa limit, today I will look at M-Pesa Business Till.
It is a service that lets you collect payments from your customers through a Till Number.
It is ideal for businesses that deal with cash regularly, such as retail, food, delivery, online, and more. More and more people are using the service in their small businesses.
But how do you open an M-Pesa Business Till in Kenya? In this article, we will show you the steps and benefits of getting your own M-Pesa Business Till.
Why You Need an M-Pesa Business Till
With an M-Pesa Business Till, you can enjoy the following benefits for your business:
Security and convenience
You can avoid the risks of cash handling, such as theft, loss, or counterfeit.
You can also track your transactions and balance easily using the M-Pesa Business App or USSD.
Flexibility and control
You can use the money collected to make other business-related transactions, such as paying another business, paying your customers, withdrawing funds to your nominated number or bank account, or selling airtime to your customers and earning a commission. You can also manage multiple tills from the same app or USSD.
Affordability and accessibility
There are no customer charges for payments made to the M-Pesa Business Till except for payments made at fuel stations.
You can also access affordable business credit or loan facilities, such as Boost ya Biashara and M-Pesa Business Loan.
Analytics and insights
You can get intuitive business analytics and insights for better decision-making using the M-Pesa Business App.
You can also view and export your statements and access other value-added services.
How to Open an M-Pesa Business Till in Kenya
To open an M-Pesa Business Till in Kenya, you need to follow these steps:
1. Visit a Safaricom retail shop Safaricom retail shop or authorized agent.
You will need to provide your business name, ID number, and proof of address.
The agent will then activate your till number and give you a SIM card with M-Pesa Business Till activated.
You can also call Safaricom Safaricom customer care on 0722 002 222 for assistance.
2. Download the M-Pesa Business App from Google Play StoreGoogle Play Store or App Store.
This app will allow you to manage your till and access other features.
You can also use USSD by dialing *234*2# on your nominated number.
3. Sign into the app using your store details, either store number or till number. The store number is the number you received through an SMS.
The till number is the number displayed at your business premises for customers to make payments.
4. Accept the terms and conditions and start using your M-Pesa Business Till.
M-Pesa Business Till is a great service for businesses in Kenya that want to collect payments from customers and use the money to make other transactions.
It offers security, convenience, flexibility, control, affordability, accessibility, analytics, and insights for your business.
To open an M-Pesa Business Till in Kenya, you need to visit a Safaricom shop or agent, get a SIM card with M-Pesa Business Till activated, download the M-Pesa Business App or use USSD, and sign in with your store details.
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