DStv is a premier satellite pay tv services provider operating in the whole of Africa. DStv has some of the best channels for movies, entertainment, documentaries and sports.
Other pay tv providers in Kenya include StarTimes, Zuku tv, GoTv and Azam tv.
Depending on the bouquet you choose, you will be required to make monthly or period payments to access the channels. You will be disconnected from viewing if you do not pay.
There are several payment options available to DStv cumbers. Here we look at each payment method available
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using M-pesa
To pay for DStv using M-pesa, use paybill number 444900 follow these steps;
- On the M-pesa menu, select paybill
- Select Lipa na M-pesa
- Enter the DStv Paybill number 444900
- Enter the DStv Basket ID (reference number) as displayed on Eazy Self Service
- Enter the amount you want to pay
- Confirm the details entered, Click ‘Ok’
- You will then receive a confirmation SMS of your payment.
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Diamond Trust Bank App
If you have Diamond bank account, you can download the mobile banking app from google play store and easily make payments for your DStv bouquet from the app by following these steps;
- Log onto Mobile banking
- Select ‘Pay Utilities’
- Select ‘DStv’
- Select the product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or
- Customer number
- Enter the number of the selected product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or Customer number
- Enter the amount you want to pay
- Select the linked bank account to service the payment
- Enter the PIN number of the bank account selected
- Click on Pay to process payment
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using I&M Bank App
With I&M mobile banking app, you can pay for your DStv subscription by following these steps below;
- Log onto Mobile banking
- Select ‘Pay Utilities’
- Select ‘DStv’
- Select the product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or Customer number
- Enter the number of the selected the product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or Customer number
- Enter the amount you want to pay
- Select the linked bank account to service the payment
- Enter the PIN number of the bank account selected
- Click on Pay to process payment
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Rafiki Bank App
Rafiki microfinance bank is one of the largest microfinance banks in Kenya licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). They have a mobile banking app which you can you use to pay for DStv subscription. Here is how;
- Log onto Mobile banking
- Select ‘Pay Utilities’
- Select ‘DStv’
- Select the product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or Customer number
- Enter the number of the selected the product identifier e.g. Smartcard number or Customer number
- Enter the amount you want to pay
- Select the linked bank account to service the payment
- Enter the PIN number of the bank account selected
- Click on Pay to process payment
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using KCB Bank App
You can easily pay for your DStv subscription using KCB app by these steps;
- Select “Transact Icon > Pay Bill > Other Billers”
- Select “DSTV”
- Enter Customer number in Account No.
- Enter Amount to pay and submit
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How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Barclays Bank Mobile Banking
You can use the Barclays bank USSD code *224# to make payments for your DStv subscription by following these steps;
- Dial *224#
- Enter in your mobile banking PIN
- Select option number (5) Bank services
- On the new window select option number (2) Pay bills
- On the new window select (2) Make a one-time payment
- Select your biller (you may need to enter ## to see more billers).
- Enter in your smart card number
- Enter in the amount to pay
- Select the account to pay for
- Press 1 to confirm payment
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Co-operative Bank Mobile Banking
Use the Co-op bank USSD code *667# to make the payment
- Dial *667#
- Select Payments
- Select Utility Payments
- Select Pay Tv
- Select DSTV
- Select Pay Bill and enter the DSTV account number you’re paying for.
- Select account to Pay from and enter amount.
- Confirm payment and wait for confirmation SMS.
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Co-operative Bank App
You can also pay for DStv subscription using the Co-op bank app by following these steps;
- Log in into the MCo-opCash App
- Click Bills then Bill Payments
- Click PayTv drop down and Select DSTV
- Enter your Smart card number, validate (ensures payment to the correct account) then enter amount to pay
- Confirm payment and wait for the payment confirmation SMS.
How To Pay DStv Subscription Using Visa Card
You can also pay for your subscription using the Visa card. Follow these steps;
- Go to the page; https://subscriptions.tingg.africa/login and select smartcard(s) to link then press continue.
- Enter their card details. Card details to enter include: –
- Card number
- Card holder name
- Expiry date
- 3-digit CVV number found at the back of the card
- Postal address
OTP will be sent via SMS to validate.
Customer will see a window confirming successful registration of the card. Once the authorization is completed, the monthly subscription will auto-renew on their due date.
Pay DStv Subscription Through The Branches
You can also walk into any of the following DStv branches in Kenya and make the subscription payments.
Branch | Location | Weekdays | Weekends | Public Holidays |
Sarit Centre Branch | Sarit Center, 1st Floor, Karuna rd, Westlands | 8:00AM – 8:00PM | 9:00AM – 8:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Capital Centre Branch | Capital Centre, ground floor, Mombasa rd | 8:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Junction Branch | Junction mall, mezzanine floor, Ngong rd. | 8:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Greenspan Branch | Greenspan Mall, Ground floor, Donholm | 8:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 9:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Rongai Branch | Opp Old Tuskys building, 1st floor, Rongai, Magadi Rd | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Kisumu Branch | Al Imran Plaza, Ground floor, Oginga Odinga street. | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Eldoret Branch | Eldo Center, Ground floor, Uganda rd. | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Nyeri Branch | Kangaru building, Ground floor, Kimathi Street. | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Nakuru Branch | Masters Plaza, 1st floor, Kenyatta Avenue. | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Mombasa Branch | Nyali Centre, Ground floor | 8:00AM – 7:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM | 9:00AM – 5:00PM |
Final Thoughts
DStv Africa has a wide range of payments solutions and you should not have any problems paying using any of them. I you encounter any problems while paying you can contact DStv Kenya WhatsApp number +254755896248, or dial *423# or Facebook, Twitter@DStv
Other pay tv service providers like Azam, Zuku, GoTv and StarTimes can all be paid through M-pesa paybill services on your phone.