As an Airtel user, you do not need to look for a physical airtime scratch card to top up. You can quickly buy Airtel airtime from M-Pesa using the Pesapal Paybill number 220220, the most used Paybill option for Airtel airtime payments.
The process is easy, quick, and hassle-free, particularly when you need airtime fast to recharge your cell phone.
Make sure you have the following before purchasing Airtel airtime:
- An account on M-Pesa that is active
- You have sufficient money on your M-Pesa account
- The Airtel number you desire to recharge
- Your M-Pesa PIN
How to Buy Airtel Credit from M-Pesa
Follow the steps below:
- Go to the M-Pesa Menu
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa
- Choose Pay Bill
- Enter Business Number: 220220
- For the Account Number, enter: your Airtel number
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to buy
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN
- Confirm the details and send
After completing the payment, you should receive an M-Pesa confirmation message. The airtime should then be credited to the entered Airtel number.
Important Tip When Entering the Account Number
Double-check the Airtel number before making the payment. If an incorrect number is entered, it could cause a delay or put airtime on the wrong line.
Why Use Pesapal Paybill 220220?
- Paybill 220220 is convenient and hassle-free as you can purchase it anytime and anywhere without visiting the shop or agent or searching for a scratch card.
- Fast Airtime Top-ups – Airtime is typically credited shortly after the transaction is completed, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
- With the support of Pesapal, a trusted payment service provider that facilitates secure digital payments in Kenya and East Africa. Since it’s regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, people know they’re dealing with a competent partner.
- Works with all Airtel phone numbers – This option works well for both Airtel prepaid users and postpaid users. For everyone from topping up their numbers, kids’ lines, business owners buying Airtime for staff members, Paybill 220220 serves them well.
Pesapal Paybill 220220 is the most convenient way to obtain Airtel airtime via M-Pesa. It is cheap, easy and secure for any Airtel customer who desires to add additional airtime to his/her line directly from the mobile phone.
