Lipa Na M-PESA Bulk Payments

Sole Proprietor

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Business Registration
Individual or company KRA Pin (Mandatory for bank settlement)
Copy of Identification Documents of Persons Opening the account i.e. Copy of the National ID / National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Copy of Utility Bill or Business Photo to confirm existence of the Business
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Limited Liability Company

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
A stamped copy of the certificate of incorporation
Original stamped /or company sealed Board Resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating:
1. Authority to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the company
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal of funds on behalf of the company (not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
KRA pin certificate ( for company and Directors)
Copy of CR12 –WITH VALIDITY PERIOD OF 90 DAYS/or Annual Returns with filling receipt
Copy of Utility Bill or Business Photo to confirm existence of the Business
Copy of Identification Documents of all directors and persons Opening the account i.e .Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).

8. Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Private Schools

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
A stamped copy of the certificate of incorporation
Original stamped /or company sealed Board Resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating:
1. Authority to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the company
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal of funds on behalf of the company(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
KRA pin certificate ( for company or Directors)
Copy of CR12 –WITH VALIDITY PERIOD OF 90 DAYS/or Annual Returns with filling receipt
Ministry of Education license
Copy of Identification Documents of all directors and persons Opening the account i.e .Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Non-Governmental Organization

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Certificate of Registration
Signed Letter on letter head from the NGO Board confirming Registration and existence including officials
Original Stamped /or company seal board resolution on NGO letter head signed by at least two directors (Committee) within 30 days stating:
1. Authority to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the NGO
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the NGO(not mandatory)
Copy of Identification Documents of Directors i.e Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Partnerships(Include Firms Such As Accountants And Advocates)

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Partnership Deed /OR Affidavit
Copy of Certificate of Registration
Individual or company KRA Pin
Copy of Identification Documents of all partners and persons Opening the account i.e. Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals)
Copy of Utility Bill or Business Photo to confirm existence of the Business
Signed Letter from the partners (on company letter head) indicating:
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the company
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the business(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Latest audited/unaudited financial statements

Denominational Churches Brances Of Mainstream churches E.G Catholic ,Anglican

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Certificate of Registration
Letter from the headquarters of the church signed by at least 2 church officials introducing :
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the church
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the church(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Verification of existence of the church by providing church photo /or copy of utility bill
Copy of Identification Documents used by head priest/ pastor and Signatory Officials i.e .Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Non-Denominational Churches

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Certificate of Registration
Letter from the church signed by at least two church officials introducing :
1. Authority to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the church
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the church(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Verification of existence of the church by providing church photo /or copy of utility bill
Copy of Identification Documents used by head priest/pastor and signatory Officials I .e .Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Co-operative Societies/Saccos

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Certificate of Registration as a cooperative society
Original Stamped committee board resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating:
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the society
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the church(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Copy of Identification Documents of all directors and signatory officials i.e. Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Audited financial statements

Saccos -With Front Office Savings Activity (I.E Deposit Taking)

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Copy of Certificate of Registration and Trade license for the Sacco
Signed Letter from SASRA confirm Sacco Registration on letter head :
Original Stamped committee board resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating:
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the church(not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till

Copy of Identification Documents of directors and signatory officials i.e. .Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Completion of SAFARICOM AML/KYC
Audited financial statements

Parastatals

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Original Stamped board resolution on institutions letter head signed by at least two directors within 14 days stating:
1. Authority to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the company
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the company (not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Copy of Identification Documents used by Signatory Directors and users to be created in M-Pesa i.e Copy of the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals).
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Audited financial statements

Commissions/ Semi-Autonomous Gok Institutions

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Act of parliament and or gazette notice forming the
A letter from the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the line ministries requesting:
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the institution (not mandatory)
5. Purpose of till
A letter from the institution’s Head on official letterhead forwarding the above
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Latest audited/ unaudited financial statements
Copies of identification documents used by directors

Government Sponsored Schools

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
A letter of introduction signed by the board of governors from the DEO/County Education Director authorizing opening of the account; or, a circular letter from the Ministry of Education authorizing :
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the school
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the school (not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Copy of identification documents used by the Board signatory’s, Chairman, Head of School and School Bazaar i. e the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Central Government – Ministries/Government Departments

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
A letter from the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the line ministries requesting to have :
1. Authority of the institution to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents Bank details
3. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the institution (not mandatory)
4. Purpose of the till
A copy of the letter from National Treasury
A letter from the District Accountant forwarding the above documents
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Latest audited/unaudited financial statements
Copies of identification documents of all directors

Devolved Government E.G Counties

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
Letter from the County Committee Executive signed by accounting officer stating:
1. Authority of the branch to open a Bulk payment account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Purpose of the till
Copy of Identification Documents of signatory officials i.e. Copy of National Id/National ID number as captured on Military ID/Passport/Alien Id
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details

Financial Institutions (Micro- Finance Institutions, Investment Companies, Banks

Duly filled and signed application form &Terms and conditions
A certified copy of the Certificate of Incorporation
Copy of CR12 –Validity period of 90 days /OR Annual returns with receipt
Original Stamped /or company seal board resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating :
1. Authority of the branch to open a pay bill account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
2. Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
3. Bank details
4. Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the institution (not mandatory)
5. Purpose of the till
Kenya Revenue Authority PIN Certificate(company and directors)
Copy of identification documents used by the Directors and bank signatories. i.e the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals
A certified copy of the Financial Institution’s Annual license from the authorizing
Cancelled cheque or letter from Bank confirming Bank details
Completion of SAFARICOM AML/KYC
Audited financial statements

IMT( International Money Transfers)

Duly filled and signed application form & Signed T&Cs for money remittance companies
Copy of CR12 –Validity period of 90 days /OR Annual returns with receipt Company KRA Pin
CBK remittance license
Copy of identification documents used by the Directors and bank signatories. i.e the National ID/ National ID number as captured on Military ID (Passport/Alien Certificate for Foreign Nationals
Original Stamped /or company seal board resolution on company letter head signed by at least two directors within 30 days stating :

Authority of the branch to open a pay bill account or Transact business on behalf of the institution
Appointed persons having signatory authority and provide copies of their identification documents
Bank details
Nominated Safaricom Number to initiate fund withdrawal on behalf of the institution (not mandatory)
Purpose of the till