Airtel Money customers can now send money directly to accounts in 30 banks, SACCOs and microfinance institutions following a new partnership between Airtel Money Kenya and Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), the operator of PesaLink. Announced on November 11, 2026, the service connects mobile wallets to participating financial institutions without requiring customers to withdraw cash first.

Customers can make transfers through the MyAirtel App by selecting Pay Bill, choosing the receiving institution and entering the account details. The service is also available through the USSD code *334#, giving customers another way to access bank transfers using their phones.

Before completing a payment, users can verify the recipient's account details to help avoid sending money to the wrong account. Each transaction is capped at KES 250,000, while the daily transfer limit is KES 500,000.

Airtel Money Kenya Acting Managing Director Michael Bonke said the partnership would give customers more flexibility when moving money between mobile wallets and bank accounts. IPSL Chief Executive Officer Gituku Kirika said the integration would strengthen connections between mobile money services and the banking system.

The companies plan to introduce additional services in later phases, including cash deposits and withdrawals through Airtel Money agents and payments to merchants. No rollout dates have been announced for these features.

The partnership gives Airtel Money users access to a wider network of financial institutions and reduces the need to rely on cash when transferring funds between mobile money and bank accounts.