How To Make Bulk Payments on The MPESA Portal

Facilitating bulk payments provides a streamlined method for the SACCO to distribute funds to its members. Below is a simple guide on how to execute this process using the B2C MPESA portal:

Steps:

Excel Template:

Utilize the template provided by Safaricom.

Include the following fields:

Credit Identity String Type: MSISDN

Credit Identity String: [e.g., 254717671593]

Amount: [e.g., 10]

Generate Bulk Payment and Save.

MPESA Portal:

Log in as Business Manager.

Navigate to "My Functions" > "Bulk" > "Create Bulk Task Plan."

Add a new task plan, specifying:

Bulk Type: Bulk Payment

Plan Name: [Name it accordingly]

Upload the file.

Add Organization Name and select the Service as Business Payment to Customer.

Choose the "Next Available Time Slot" and submit.

Task Processing:

Another operator or business manager logs in.

Go to "My Tasks" > "Group Tasks" > Search and select the task.

Process the task and submit.

Upon completion of these steps, all members will promptly receive their funds via MPESA.