By You cannot make a Betway deposit in Kenya: Betway Kenya stopped accepting deposits on 16 May 2023, and there is no valid Betway paybill for Kenyan players today. We deliberately do not print any number, because the figures circulating online are not confirmed by any official source and money sent to them will not reach a bookmaker. Here is what to do instead, and how to handle an old balance.
Why "Betway M-Pesa" payments no longer work
When Betway closed to Kenyan deposits, it allowed existing customers to cash out remaining balances. Its Kenyan owner, BlueJay Limited, later filed for liquidation in September 2024. With no licensed operation behind the brand in Kenya, there is no account for a paybill payment to land in. If a paybill accepts your money and shows a business name, it belongs to someone else.
Red flags in Betway payment messages
- An SMS announcing a "new Betway paybill number".
- A request to deposit to "activate" a Betway bonus, free bet or free spins with no deposit.
- A caller asking you to pay a fee to release old Betway winnings.
- A website asking for your M-Pesa PIN in a text box.
If you already paid one of these, contact Safaricom through its official channels straight away about a reversal, and keep the confirmation SMS.
Searches for Betway no deposit bonus and free spins
Phrases like "Betway free bet no deposit", "Betway 50 free spins no deposit" and "Betway sign up bonus no deposit" refer to offers from Betway in other countries or from the past. None are available to Kenyans. Offers you see on social media under these names are usually bait for your number or a payment. For real, current offers from licensed Kenyan operators, see our no deposit bonuses page.
If you still have money with Betway
- Gather your M-Pesa statements showing deposits and any withdrawal requests.
- Keep emails or SMS from Betway confirming your balance.
- Because the Kenyan company is in liquidation, creditor claims go through the formal liquidation process. A lawyer or consumer advice service can explain how to file.
- Ignore "recovery agents" who contact you first and ask for money.
How deposits work at an active Kenyan bookmaker
For comparison, this is the normal M-Pesa process at a licensed operator, which you can use to judge whether a payment request is genuine:
| Step | Genuine operator | Warning sign |
|---|---|---|
| Where the paybill comes from | Deposit page on the official site or app | SMS, WhatsApp or a caller |
| Account number | Usually your registered phone number | A code given by a stranger |
| PIN entry | Only on your phone's M-Pesa prompt | Typed into a website or app form |
| Fees | Taxes shown on the deposit screen | "Activation" or "release" fees |
The excise charge on deposits and the tax withheld from winnings apply at every licensed operator; our betting tax guide explains them.
| Rank | Operator | Rating | Welcome offer | Highlights | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  SportPesaRead review of SportPesa | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of SportPesa |
| 2 |  BetikaRead review of BetikaM-Pesa paybill 290290 | Our rating: 8.0 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of Betika |
| 3 |  OdiBetsRead review of OdiBetsM-Pesa paybill 290680 | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | Free bet for new customers18+ T&Cs apply |
| Visit siteReview of OdiBets |
| 4 |  Mozzart BetRead review of Mozzart BetM-Pesa paybill 290059 | Our rating: 7.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of Mozzart Bet |
| 5 |  SportyBetRead review of SportyBetM-Pesa paybill 590555 | Our rating: 6.5 out of 10 | See current offer on site |
| Visit siteReview of SportyBet |
18+. Offers and terms change often: always read the full terms on the operator site before you deposit.
Compare payment options in our M-Pesa betting sites guide and the minimum deposit sites list. Betting is for adults 18+ only. For the background on the exit, read our Betway Kenya review.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Betway paybill number in Kenya?
There is no valid one. Betway stopped Kenyan deposits in May 2023, and numbers shared online are not confirmed by any official source.
What is the Betway minimum deposit?
Not applicable in Kenya, since Betway no longer accepts Kenyan deposits.
I sent money to a Betway paybill. What now?
Contact Safaricom through official channels about a reversal at once and keep the confirmation SMS. Do not pay anyone offering to recover it for a fee.
Can I still withdraw my Betway balance?
Betway allowed cash-outs after the closure. With the local company in liquidation, remaining claims go through the formal liquidation process.
