How to buy airtime from MPESA to AIRTEL

How to buy airtime from MPESA to AIRTEL -There are three ways to buy Airtel airtime from Mpesa:

1. Using Paybill number:

This is the most common and straightforward method. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the M-Pesa menu on your phone.
2. Select “Lipa na M-Pesa”.
3. Choose “Pay Bill”.
4. Enter the Airtel Paybill number: 220220.
5. Enter the account number (optional): Leave this blank.
6. Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase.
7. Enter your M-Pesa PIN.
8. Review the details and confirm the transaction.

You will receive a confirmation message from M-Pesa once the transaction is complete. The airtime will be credited to the Airtel number you entered.

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2. Using SIM Toolkit:

This method is available on some phones. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the SIM Toolkit menu on your phone.
2. Select “Lipa na M-Pesa”.
3. Choose “Airtel”.
4. Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase.
5. Enter your M-Pesa PIN.
6. Review the details and confirm the transaction.

You will receive a confirmation message from M-Pesa once the transaction is complete. The airtime will be credited to the Airtel number associated with your SIM card.

How to buy airtime from MPESA to AIRTEL

*3. Using 224# Airtel menu:

This method is quick and convenient, especially if you frequently buy airtime for your Airtel number. Here’s how to do it:

1. Dial *224# on your phone.
2. Select the “Buy Airtime” option.
3. Choose “Select operator”.
4. Select “Airtel”.
5. Select “Purchase airtime for my number”.
6. Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase.
7. Enter your M-Pesa PIN.
8. Review the details and confirm the transaction.

You will receive a confirmation message from M-Pesa once the transaction is complete. The airtime will be credited to your Airtel number.

Important notes:

• There is no transaction fee when you buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa using any of these methods.
• You can buy airtime for any Airtel number, not just your own.
• The minimum amount you can purchase is KES 10.
• The maximum amount you can purchase in a single transaction is KES 70,000.