How to Activate Pochi La Biashara
Managing money as a small business owner can be tricky when personal and business funds mix in the same M-PESA account. To solve this, Safaricom introduced Pochi La Biashara, a service that allows entrepreneurs to receive customer payments separately from personal transactions. It is fast to set up, easy to use, and ensures better financial organization. By activating it, you get a simple tool to manage your business without the need for a Paybill or Till Number.
How to Activate Pochi La Biashara
Dial
*334#on your Safaricom line.Select Pochi La Biashara from the options.
Choose Activate and follow the prompts.
Confirm activation.
You will receive an SMS confirming successful setup.
How Pochi La Biashara Works After Activation
Share your Safaricom mobile number with customers.
Customers pay by going to Lipa na M-PESA → Pochi La Biashara.
Payments reflect in your dedicated Pochi La Biashara wallet, separate from personal M-PESA.
You can transfer funds from the wallet to your main M-PESA balance anytime.
Benefits of Using Pochi La Biashara
Separation of funds: Keeps business and personal money apart.
Professionalism: Customers get payment receipts just like Paybill or Till transactions.
Convenience: No registration cost or paperwork required.
Simplicity: Works with your normal Safaricom number, no extra line needed.
Flexibility: Withdraw or transfer money at your convenience.
Tips for Effective Use
Always confirm payments before releasing goods or services.
Keep transaction SMS confirmations for easy record-keeping.
Regularly transfer funds to M-PESA to manage business cash flow.
Encourage customers to use Pochi La Biashara for transparency.
FAQs
Q: How much does it cost to activate Pochi La Biashara?
Activation is free; you only pay standard withdrawal charges when moving money to M-PESA.
Q: Can I deactivate the service later?
Yes, you can opt out through the same *334# USSD menu.
Q: Can customers from other networks pay me through Pochi La Biashara?
Currently, payments are only possible from Safaricom M-PESA users.
Q: Is there a limit to how much I can receive?
Yes, standard M-PESA limits apply to Pochi La Biashara transactions.
Q: Do I need a separate line for this service?
No, it works with your existing Safaricom number.
Conclusion
Activating Pochi La Biashara takes just a few steps with *334#. Once set up, it makes managing business payments simple, transparent, and organized, ensuring you never mix personal money with business income again.
