There are two main ways to buy Airtel credit from Mpesa in Kenya
Method 1: Pay Bill
- Go to the M-pesa Menu. Open your M-pesa menu on your phone.
- Select "Pay Bill".
- Enter Business No. 220220.
- Enter Account No. "AIRTXXXXXX" (Replace XXXXXX with your Airtel mobile number).
- Specify the amount. Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase.
- Enter your M-pesa PIN and send. Review the details and confirm the transaction with your PIN.
Method 2: USSD Menu
- *Dial 382#. This is the general USSD menu for Airtel Kenya.
- Select "Buy Airtime".
- Choose "Buy for Own Phone" or "Other Phone". Select the option based on whether you're buying for yourself or someone else.
- Enter the amount.
- Enter your mobile banking PIN and send. Confirm the transaction with your PIN.