StarTimes Kenya is a pay television service that offers one of the best packages. Apart from startimes, there are several other pay tv service providers in Kenya that include Zuku, GOtv among others. StarTimes Kenya customers can easily pay for their monthly subscriptions using the StarTimes paybill number.
The amount one needs to pay will depend on the monthly package that one is subscribed to.
To pay for your StarTimes monthly package via M-pesa, you need to have your unique StarTimes smart card account number and then use the StarTimes paybill number to complete the payment.
StarTimes Mpesa Paybill number
StarTimes customers can use the Mpesa paybill number 585858 to pay for their monthly subscriptions.
How to pay for your StarTimes monthly package with Mpesa
- Go to Mpesa menu on your Safaricom line
- Select lipa na Mpesa
- Select Paybill option
- Enter paybill number 585858 as the business number
- Under account number, enter your StarTimes Smart Card Number
- Enter the amount you wish to pay as per your subscribed package
- Enter your Mpesa PIN number
- Click send
You will then receive a confirmation SMS from both Mpesa and StarTimes confirming your payment.
StarTimes charges per package
So, how much do you need to pay for your StarTimes package? Below is the latest list of StarTimes Bouquets and their charges.
- Nyota bouquet – Ksh.299 per month
- Basic bouquet – Ksh.599 per month
- Classic bouquet – Ksh.899 per month
How to change your StarTimes Bouquet
To change your StarTimes package;
- Dial and call *858# on either Safaricom or Airtel line
- From the options presented, select Change Package option
- Choose decoder type, Digital Decoder (Antenna) or Dish Decoder (Satellite)
- Choose the bouquet of your choice
- Input your Smart Card Number (First 11 digits)
Follow through with instructions to complete the switch of StarTimes package
That’s it by following these simple steps you will easily upgrade or downgrade your StarTimes package of your choice.