Many Kenyan mobile phone users opt for the convenience and flexibility of multiple SIM cards from different service providers.
Simple ways to purchase Airtel airtime from M-PESA
These ways allow you to purchase airtime without having to visit an airtime vendor
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With Safaricom and Airtel dominating the market, subscribers often find themselves juggling between these two networks to meet their communication needs.
While Safaricom's M-PESA platform has revolutionised mobile money transfers, including cross-network transactions, purchasing airtime across networks remains a common necessity.
In this guide, we'll explore two simple methods for purchasing Safaricom airtime from M-Pesa and Airtel Money, ensuring seamless connectivity for Kenyan mobile users.
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Purchasing Safaricom airtime from M-Pesa
With M-Pesa's widespread popularity and accessibility, buying Safaricom airtime is a breeze.
Follow these straightforward steps to recharge your Safaricom line from your M-Pesa account:
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- Go to the M-Pesa Menu on your mobile phone.
- Select "Pay Bill" from the menu options.
- Enter the Business No. as 220220.
- Input your Airtel Mobile number in the Account No. field, following the format AIRTXXXXXX (where XXXXXX is your Airtel Mobile number).
- Specify the amount of airtime you wish to purchase.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN to confirm the transaction and send.
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Purchasing Safaricom Airtime from Airtel Money
Airtel subscribers can also conveniently purchase Safaricom airtime directly from their Airtel Money wallets.
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Here's a step-by-step guide to completing the transaction:
- Access the Airtel Money Menu on your mobile device.
- Select "Make Payments" from the menu options.
- Choose the "Pay Bill" option, followed by "Other."
- Enter "Pesapal" as the Business Name and press OK.
- Input the amount of airtime you intend to buy.
- Confirm the transaction by entering your Airtel Money PIN.
- Under the Reference field, enter your Safaricom number.
- Press OK to finalise the transaction.
Sending money from Airtel to Safaricom
Besides airtime, you can also easily send money from your M-Pesa to an Airtel registered line.
To send money from MPESA to your Airtel Money wallet, follow these steps:
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- Dial *334# from your M-Pesa registered phone.
- Select “Send Money” from the menu.
- Choose “Send to any other Network.”
- Enter the Airtel mobile number (or other network user’s number).
- Enter the amount you want to send.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN to confirm the transaction.
- Review and confirm the details, then complete the transaction.
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