Betlion: how to deposit and withdraw

Betlion is a bookmaker that operates legally in Kenya. The company accepts bets on 20 sports including football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, hockey and others. Apart from sports predictions, you can gamble in the casino section.

In order to make profit on winning bets, you need to have money in your account. With this amount of money, you place predictions. Then, once your bet has won, you can withdraw the money from the bookmaker's platform to your own account.

In this article, we will tell you how to deposit and withdraw money from Betlion. Keep reading our detailed guide to know how to make transactions.

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Registration and login

Payment methods are only available to authorised users. Therefore, you need to either register or log in.

In order to sign up, click on Register. Then fill in the form to become a client of the bookmaker.

How do I register for BetLion via SMS?

If you are already a client of the bookmaker, then to make a deposit or access the transaction history, click on Login. Then provide your details by entering them in the special fields.

BetLion login

Here you will find a detailed guide on how to register, login and regain access to Betlion.

How to make a deposit?

The main audience of Betlion is players from Kenya. Therefore, the bookmaker accepts the country's national currency, the Kenyan Shilling (KES).

You can make a deposit using two common payment methods:

  1. Mpesa;
  2. Airtel.

Deposit via Mpesa

Mpesa is a popular mobile payment system in Kenya. It operates through a network of agents and mobile applications. This makes it convenient and popular in the country and other African territories.

How to withdraw money from BetLion to MPesa?

You can make a deposit on the bookmaker's website, in Mpesa menu or via SMS.

Deposit on site

In order to top up your account, you need to:

  • Go to the Deposit section at the top of the page;
betlion deposit
  • Specify the deposit amount;
    • Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;
    • Click on the green Deposit button.
    Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;Click on the green Deposit button.
  • Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;
  • Click on the green Deposit button.
betlion deposit via mpesa and airtel
  • Enter Mpesa PIN;
    • A message will be sent to the number you used to register. Enter your Mpesa PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.
    A message will be sent to the number you used to register. Enter your Mpesa PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.
  • A message will be sent to the number you used to register. Enter your Mpesa PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.

Deposit in Mpesa menu

For this method of payment you need to:

  1. Open Mpesa menu and select "Lipa Na Mpesa".
  2. Select "Account" and enter the Betlion number 212927.
  3. In the "Account Number" field, enter the phone number you registered your account with.
  4. Enter the deposit amount and enter your Mpesa PIN.

Deposit via SMS

In order to top up your account, open the messaging app that is installed on your device. Using IOS as an example, we will explain how to do this:

  • Enter the recipient number 40418;
  • In the message, enter D#AMOUNT, e.g. D#100.
betlion deposit via sms

Deposit via Airtel

Airtel is one of the largest mobile network operators. The company is known for its wide range of services, including mobile payment services through Airtel Money platform.

How to deposit to BetLion from Airtel?

As with the previous method, you also have 3 options to top up your account: on the bookmaker's website, through Airtel Money platform and via SMS.

Deposit on site

In order to fund your account, you need to:

  • Go to the Deposit section at the top of the page;
  • Specify the deposit amount;
    • Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;
    • Click on the green Deposit button.
    Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;Click on the green Deposit button.
  • Enter Airtel PIN;
    • A message will be sent to the number you used during registration. Enter your Airtel PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.
    A message will be sent to the number you used during registration. Enter your Airtel PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.
  • Enter an arbitrary amount or use ready-made options from the bookmaker;
  • Click on the green Deposit button.
  • A message will be sent to the number you used during registration. Enter your Airtel PIN in reply to confirm the transaction.

Deposit in Airtel menu

For this payment method you need to:

  1. Open Airtel Money;
    • Π’Ρ‹Π±Π΅Ρ€ΠΈΡ‚Π΅ "Make Payments";
    • НаТмитС Π½Π° "Paybill".
    Π’Ρ‹Π±Π΅Ρ€ΠΈΡ‚Π΅ "Make Payments";НаТмитС Π½Π° "Paybill".
  2. Select the"Other" option;
    • Enter 136680.
    Enter 136680.
  3. Enter the recharge amount;
    • Enter your PIN.
    Enter your PIN.
  4. Enter BetLion in the reference box to confirm the transaction.
  • Π’Ρ‹Π±Π΅Ρ€ΠΈΡ‚Π΅ "Make Payments";
  • НаТмитС Π½Π° "Paybill".
  • Enter 136680.
  • Enter your PIN.

Deposit via SMS

To top up your account, open the messaging application. It does not require any additional installations as it is included in the basic application package. Let's use iPhone as an example to explain how to do this:

  • Enter the recipient number 40418;
  • In the message, enter D#AMOUNT, e.g. D#150.
betlion sms deposit

How to withdraw money?

As with deposits, you can withdraw money using Mpesa and Airtel. There are two withdrawal methods available to you:

  1. On the bookmaker's website;
  2. Via SMS.

How to withdraw money via Mpesa and Airtel on bookmaker's site?

In order to make a transaction, you need to go to the Withdrawal section. To do this you need to:

  • Open the side menu;
  • Select "My Account";
  • Click on "Withdraw".
How to withdraw money from Betlion?

Next, specify the amount, following the bookmaker's limits and your balance (you cannot withdraw more than you have in your account).

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How to withdraw money using Mpesa and Airtel via SMS?

For this method, open the messenger that is originally installed on your phone (WhatsApp and Telegram are not suitable). Next you need to:

  1. In the recipient term enter the bookmaker number 40418;
  2. Enter WD#AMOUNT#PIN, e.g. WD#150#1111;
    • WD - Withdraw;
    • AMOUNT - Withdrawal amount;
    • PIN - the PIN code you use to log in to your profile on the bookmaker's platform, e.g. 1111.
    WD - Withdraw;AMOUNT - Withdrawal amount;PIN - the PIN code you use to log in to your profile on the bookmaker's platform, e.g. 1111.
  • WD - Withdraw;
  • AMOUNT - Withdrawal amount;
  • PIN - the PIN code you use to log in to your profile on the bookmaker's platform, e.g. 1111.
betlion withdraw via sms

We have prepared a table for you with all the information you need about transactions at Betlion.

Transaction methodPayment methodMinimum amount (KES)Maximum amount (KES)Waiting timeBookmaker's fee
DepositMpesa/AirtelNo limits70 000 per transaction, 140 000 in 24 hoursUp to 30 minutes (most often instant)0%
WithdrawalMpesa/Airtel50150 000 per transaction, 500 000 in 24 hoursUp to 30 minutes (most often instant)0%
How to deposit and withdraw money from Betlion

We hope our article was useful for you.

We recommend you to read our review on Betlion. It will help you evaluate all the pros and cons of the bookmaker.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • What is the Paybill number for BetLion Kenya?

    Paybill is a unique number of the betting company (its ID). In case of payment via third-party applications, this number identifies the bookmaker. When paying via Mpesa it is 212927 and via Airtel it is 136680.

  • How to deposit on Betika via Paybill?

    Enter 212927 if depositing using Mpesa and 136680 if depositing via Airtel.

  • How to withdraw money from BetLion to MPesa?

    You can do this on the site or through messages. Read the detailed guide in this article above.

  • Betlion customer care WhatsApp number

    The bookmaker responds via live chat, email or phone number. You cannot solve problems via third-party messengers such as WhatsApp and Telegram.

  • How to make deposits in BetLion app?

    The payment process in the app and on the website is identical.