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How can I top up Airtel credit in Kenya?

By Madison Flores |

How can I top up Airtel credit in Kenya?

Here are simple ways of topping up:
  1. Airtel Money -> Simply dial *222#, select Buy Airtime and select either your phone number or another number.
  2. ME2U -> Simply dial *140# and follow the simple steps.
  3. Partners:
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  7. Kopa -> Simply dial *310# and follow the simple steps.

Regarding this, how do I load Airtel airtime?

Purchase an Airtel airtime recharge card and gently scratch off the coloured panel at the back of the card to reveal the sixteen-digit number. To load the Airtel recharge card, dial *126*the sixteen digit number# and then press the call or send key on your phone.

Similarly, how do I top up my Safaricom credit? Top Up

  1. Scratch the chard to reveal recharge code.
  2. Dial *141* followed by the recharge code then # on your phone. i.e. *141#123456789#
  3. You will receive an SMS from Safaricom confirming successful recharge.
  4. Dial *544#, select Voice from menu and follow prompts to complete purchase.

Accordingly, how do I load Airtel credit via mpesa?

How to load Airtel airtime from Mpesa

  1. Go to Mpesa Menu.
  2. Select Paybill.
  3. Enter Business Number 220220.
  4. Enter your Airtel/Telkom number as the Account Number.
  5. Put the amount of airtime you want to load.
  6. Key in your Mpesa Personal Identification Number (PIN).
  7. You are done.

How can I buy credit from Airtel Safaricom?

To purchase Airtel airtime from Mpesa, use the procedure below:

  1. Go to the Mpesa Menu.
  2. Select Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business No. 220220.
  4. Enter Account No.
  5. Enter the Amount of airtime, you wish to buy and then press OK.
  6. Enter your MPesa PIN.
  7. Then hit send After entering your Mpesa pin,
  8. confirm your details and then press OK.

How do I load Airtel airtime with serial number?

To load or recharge your airtel airtime or card using serial number dial; *126*Airtel 16 Digits Pin#. For example if the number on the airtel recharge card is 2222 4444 6666 8888, then to load the recharge card dial; *126*2222 4444 6666 8888# and press send/ok.

Which Airtel plan is best for calls?

Truly Unlimited
  • ₹1498. Truly Unlimited Calls. 24 GB. data.
  • ₹19. Truly Unlimited Calls. 200 MB. data.
  • ₹2698. Unlimited Calls. 2GB. /day.
  • ₹599. Unlimited Calls. 2GB. /day. 56 Days.
  • ₹448. Unlimited Calls. 3GB. /day. 28 Days.
  • ₹289. Unlimited Calls. 1.5GB. /day. 28 Days.
  • ₹199. Unlimited Calls. 1GB. /day. 24 Days.
  • ₹129. Unlimited Calls. 1GB. data. 24 Days.

What are the USSD codes of Airtel?

Airtel USSD Codes – Complete Updated List to Check Balance, Plan and more
USSD CodeFunctions
*123#Airtel Balance Check
*123*10# or *123*#Check for Free 2G Data Balance
*123*11#Check for 3G Data Balance
*121*8#Check for Airtel 4G Balance

How can I recharge my Airtel bank account?

Mobile Recharge using My Airtel app
  1. Log in to My Airtel App and navigate to the Payments Bank Section.
  2. Click on 'Recharge'
  3. Select 'Mobile'. Enter the mobile number and select your operator.
  4. Browse from a list of plans and pick one that's best for you.
  5. Enter the recharge amount and click on 'Pay now'.

What is the recharge code of Airtel?

Airtel USSD Codes Internet Balance Check Loan Number
USSD DetailShort Code
Airtel Recharge with Coupon Code*121*3#
Start/Stop Airtel VAS Service*121*5# | *121*7#
Airtel Digital TV Balance & Validity Check NumberCall on 8130081300
Airtel Balance Deduction Summary Check Code*121*7# and Proceed on '1'

How can I recharge my Airtel Nigeria?

  1. Visit the Airtel website.
  2. Go to 'Top-Up' in the menu.
  3. Select 'Recharge now'

How much does it cost to buy Airtel credit from mpesa?

The convenience of a new pay bill number

Right now, you can buy airtime for your Airtel line from M-PESA via pay bill number 309028. This is a new number that has one advantage: it does not charge you for airtime transfers under KES 100. This is very good if your airtime purchases fall under 100 bob.

Can mpesa buy Airtel credit?

Alternatively, you can go to your MPESA wallet and load Airtime directly by using the Paybill Number 220220, and in the account number put in AIRP[YOUR-AIRTEL-NUMBER-IN-FULL] e.g. AIRP0733111000, enter PIN and send. Your bill will be posted and you will receive an SMS confirmation of the same.

How can I get free Airtel mpesa credit?

Using MPESA
  1. Go to the M-pesa Menu.
  2. Select Pay Bill.
  3. Enter Business No. 220220.
  4. Enter Account No. AIRTXXXXXX (Where XXXXXX is your Airtel Mobile number)
  5. Enter the Amount.
  6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN then send.

What is Airtel Tubonge?

Tubonge subscription allows you to make Airtel to Airtel calls at no extra charge and a preferential rate of 2 Shillings + Tax to call other networks. This gives you a total of 3000 minutes per month and 700 minutes a week to make Airtel to Airtel calls.

How can I buy Fuliza credit?

To buy airtime using Fuliza, follow the following procedure:
  1. Go to the M-Pesa menu.
  2. Select the Pay Bill option.
  3. Enter business number which is 737373.
  4. Enter your number as the account number.
  5. Enter the amount of Airtime you wish to buy.
  6. Enter your PIN number and click send.

How can I get free Airtel Kenya 2019 bundles?

How to get free internet on Airtel Kenya
  1. Airtel subscribers may opt into the service by sending a text message “Good Morning” to 544.
  2. A confirmation text 'You have been successfully subscribed to the Good Morning Kenya bundle.
  3. You will now enjoy free 80mb data bundle every morning from 6am to 8am' is sent back once the service has been activated from 544.

How do I top up mpesa?

How to Top Up via M-PESA
  1. Go to the M-pesa Menu.
  2. Select Paybill.
  3. Enter business number 777711.
  4. Enter Account your Telkom Mobile Number.
  5. Enter the amount.
  6. Enter your M-pesa pin then send.

How can I top up my phone online?

How it Works
  1. Select Your Country. Quickly and easily select your destination from the list of available countries.
  2. Enter Phone Number. Enter the number of the mobile phone you wish to recharge online and select your carrier.
  3. Select Top-Up Amount.
  4. Complete Payment.

How do I send credit direct?

The Direct Top Up Service allows you to add a voucher card to your account or to send credit directly to a friend or family member's account.

This is a very convenient way of transferring credit, without applying the voucher to your own account.

  1. Dial *125# send.
  2. Dial *125*1876number#send.
  3. Dial *125*Voucher Number#send.

How do I send Safaricom credit to another number?

Use of USSD
  1. On your phone, dial *140*
  2. Follow with the amount you wish to sambaza. For instance; *140*100*
  3. Follow with the number you wish to send the credit with and end with #. For instance; *140*100*072xxxxxx8#
  4. Press OK or the CALL button.

What is Pesapal?

Pesapal is a payment gateway service through which clients can process payments either via Mobile money, Cards and Mobile banking. We bring together local Mobile money payment methods, VISA, MasterCard and American Express where by connecting once, you have access to all for both online, and over the counter payments.

What is airtime in Kenya?

Airtime is something that all prepaid Safaricom mobile phones need so that calls can be made, texts can be sent and data can be used. Unlike contract phones, airtime must be bought in advance. If a Safaricom phone runs out of airtime then it cannot be used again until it has been topped up.

How do I Fuliza airtime?

Here's How To Buy Airtime Using Fuliza
  1. Go to the M-Pesa menu.
  2. Select the Pay Bill option.
  3. Dial-in the business number which is 737373.
  4. Enter your number as the account number.
  5. Choose the amount of Airtime you wish to buy.
  6. Enter your PIN number and click send.
  7. You will be prompted to check the details of the transaction for 25 seconds.

How do I send airtime to Kenya?

Send Airtime to Kenya in 4 easy steps
  1. Select an item denomination.
  2. Enter receiver's details.
  3. Pay via PayPal.
  4. Confirmation is sent to the receiver by SMS and airtime is delivered a few seconds later.

How can I check my Airtel balance?

How to check Airtel data balance via USSD Code?
  1. Dial *123# to check the calling balance and validity of your Airtel mobile number.
  2. Dial *121# and enter 5 in order to check Airtel 3G/4g net balance using airtel codes.

How can I pay for Airtel WIFI?

Broadband bill payment via the App:
  1. Login to your Airtel Thanks App.
  2. Click on 'Pay Bills' and select the 'Broadband' option.
  3. Select your operator.
  4. Enter your number.
  5. Enter your Consumer Number.
  6. Click on 'Pay Now' and complete the payment process.

How can I buy airtime from Airtel bundle?

Dial *544# from your Airtel line and press on the call button. Select/ Enter Option 1 (Data (Amazing) and press on send. Select your preferred data plan and click on send. Choose between making the subscription once or buy auto renew and press on send.

How can I pay my Airtel postpaid bill?

Postpaid Bill payment using MyAirtel app
  1. Visit the official Airtel website and log in.
  2. Click on the 'Postpaid' tab and enter your mobile number.
  3. Choose the respective mobile operator from the dropdown menu and set in the amount that you want to pay.
  4. Select the mode of payment and enter the OTP generated on your mobile.