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You can add funds to your Bila Main Wallet or any Sub-Wallet at any time. Bila supports mobile money deposits (instant) and bank transfers.
Mobile money deposits are processed instantly, 24/7. Bank transfers may take 1 to 24 hours depending on your bank’s processing times.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:
  • An active Bila business account
  • Access to a registered mobile money wallet or a bank account linked to Bila

Step 1: Open the Payments Dashboard

Click Payments in the left sidebar.

Step 2: Click Add Money

Click the Add Money card at the top of the Payments dashboard.

Step 3: Select a Wallet

Choose the wallet you want to top up — either your Main Wallet or one of your Sub-Wallets.
Not sure which wallet to top up? Your Main Wallet is the default destination for all incoming payments. Use Sub-Wallets if you’re allocating funds to a specific budget or department. Learn about Sub-Wallets.

Step 4: Select a Payment Method

Choose either Mobile Money or Bank Transfer.
MethodProcessing TimeRequirements
Mobile MoneyInstantActive MTN, Airtel, or Zamtel wallet
Bank Transfer1 to 24 hoursZambian bank account

Step 5: Enter the Amount and Details

Enter the amount you want to deposit and fill in any required details for your chosen payment method.

Step 6: Confirm the Transaction

Review all the details carefully before confirming. Once submitted, authorise the payment through your mobile money prompt or complete the bank transfer as instructed. Confirmation: A success notification appears once the funds have been received. Your wallet balance updates immediately for mobile money deposits.

Next Steps

Add a Recipient

Save recipient details so you can send payouts quickly.

Mobile Money Payouts

Send funds to an MTN, Airtel, or Zamtel mobile money account.