Last time when we checked how to convert Safaricom airtime to cash in Kenya, it was in 2023, and we looked at only the apps. These apps, popularly identified as credit-to-cash converters due to their ability to convert airtime to money in M-Pesa conveniently and efficiently, proved very useful to many users who were able to perform the conversion in cases where they had or mistakenly bought excess airtime. This is according to readers’ feedback.
However, they had some drawbacks. First, they are only available on Google Play, meaning only Android users can access them. Second, they require an internet connection, making them inconvenient for those using feature phones. Lastly, they are slow for people connected to poor internet at the time of use.
Well, well. A lot has happened in this area, and in 2025, we are looking at the latest development: the use of a USSD code to convert Safaricom airtime to cash. This method allows all phone users to complete the conversion easily, quickly, and affordably without needing to partially use the credit to buy data bundles. Here’s how;
How to convert Safaricom airtime to money 2025
Follow these simple steps to make the conversion. It works on all phones, including iPhones, Android devices, and katululus:
- Open the dialer on your phone and enter the USSD code *702*55#
- From the main menu, select “Convert Airtime to Mpesa”
- Choose “Convert Safaricom Airtime to Cash”
- Enter the amount you wish to convert and click “Proceed”
- Follow the prompts, and the money will be sent instantly to your M-Pesa account.
This platform is considered one of the fastest airtime converters in Kenya, with 99% of transactions automated. It also offers a fair conversion rate of between 70–80%.
The minimum amount of Safaricom airtime you can convert using this method is Ksh20.
Such tools emerged in the market because Safaricom rarely reverses M-Pesa airtime purchases, even when made mistakenly.
