Equity Bank to MPesa and Airtel Money Transfer Charges [2026]

by | Last updated Jan 17, 2026

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Equity Bank has over 170 branches in Kenya, with 52 available in Nairobi. This tier 1 bank offers a range of products to its customers including several loan products targeting different individuals, groups and businesses. Equity Bank also offers individualized accounts to meet the needs of customers. To transfer funds from these accounts to MPesa or Airtel Money, Equity Bank charges a tariff depending on the amount.

The bank adjusts its mobile money transfer tariffs from time to time depending on the prevailing economic circumstances. This article outlines the current Equity Bank to MPesa and Airtel Money transfer rates.

It is worth noting that the charges for withdrawing money from the bank to MPesa and Airtel Money wallets vary slightly.

Equity Bank to MPesa Transfer Charges

Transfer Amount (Ksh.) Bank Charge (Ksh.)
Minimum Maximum Rate
1 100 0
101 500 10
501 1,000 12
1,001 1,500 14
1,501 2,500 23
2,501 3,500 33
3,501 5,000 43
5,001 7,500 55
7,501 20,000 65
20,000 150,000 67

Equity Bank to Airtel Money Withdrawal Charges

Transfer Amount (Ksh.) Bank Charge (Ksh.)
Minimum Maximum Rate
1 100 0
101 500 11
501 1,000 13
1,001 1,500 20
1,501 2,500 25
2,501 3,500 35
3,501 5,000 45
5,001 7,500 55
7,501 20,000 65
20,000 150,000 65

Equity Bank to Other Banks Pesa Link Charges

Equity charges the following rates when you are transferring money from your Equity Bank account to another bank through Pesa Link:

  • KSh. 0 to 1,000: Rate is KSh. 0
  • KSh. 1,000 to 100,000: Rate is Ksh. 50
  • KSh.100,001 to 999,000: Rate is KSh. 100
  • Cross Border (Swift): Rate is KSh. 1, 000

It is also worth mentioning that Equity to Equity account transfer is 0 shillings. For an Equity account to another bank account (RTGS), the rate is KSh. 500

Take note that the above charges are exclusive of Government taxes.

Read also:

  1. How to Send Money from MPesa to an Equity Bank Account
  2. KCB Mobile and Internet Banking Charges
  3. How to Pay Mcoop Cash Loan Using MPesa

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