Airtel Money Kenya announced on 11 November 2026 that its mobile‑money wallet can now send money straight into accounts at 30 participating banks, SACCOs and micro‑finance institutions.

The transfers run on Pesalink, the inter‑bank payment network operated by Integrated Payment Services Limited, a subsidiary of the Kenya Bankers Association.

Customers can initiate a transfer in the MyAirtel app by selecting Pay Bill, choosing the bank, entering the account number and amount, then confirming; the app also shows the receiving bank’s name and account details for verification before the money leaves the wallet.

Airtel Money already allowed transfers to a few banks, but the Pesalink integration means the service reaches all 30 institutions without separate technical agreements for each.

While Pesalink connects over 80 participants, Airtel has not disclosed which 30 banks or SACCOs are included, nor the exact fee schedule for these transfers.

Airtel Money’s acting managing director Michael Bonke announced the rollout together with IPSL chief executive Gituku Kirika, noting that future phases may add cash‑deposit and withdrawal services through Airtel agents and merchant payments, though no dates were given.