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How to Buy Airtel Airtime From M-Pesa Without Charges

A step-by-step guide on how to buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa for free.

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Buying Airtel airtime from M-Pesa.
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Wondering how to buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa without charges? This simple, step-by-step guide will show you how to buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa quickly and easily — for free.

Whether you’re looking to buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa or transfer airtime from M-Pesa to Airtel, follow these instructions for a seamless transaction.

Buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa

1. Dial *384*3# on your Safaricom M-Pesa line

2. Choose option 1, “Buy Airtime

3. Select “Buy Airtime for Another Number” 

4. Enter your Airtel Number

5. Enter the Amount

6. Enter your M-Pesa PIN then Ok

A text message confirming your airtime purchase will be sent to you.

With this *384*3# Airtel airtime from M-Pesa USSD code, you can buy and transfer credit for free instantly. The minimum airtime purchase is Sh5, and the maximum is Sh10,000.

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Buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa 220220

Go to the M-Pesa Menu.

Select Pay Bill.

Enter Business No. 220220.

Enter Account No. (Your Airtel phone number)

Enter the Amount.

Enter your M-Pesa PIN then send.

Wait one to two minutes for the airtime to reflect on your Airtel line.

Note: Pesapal, a mobile payments company, facilitates this service.

Other ways to buy Airtel airtime

1. Airtel Money Buy Airtime option.

2. My Airtel app with a debit or credit card.

3. Your bank’s mobile app’s Buy Airtime option.

James Michael is a tech expert covering the latest advancements in gadgets, AI, and emerging technologies, with a focus on their impact on everyday life.