Sambaza is a service provided by the mobile telecom company Safaricom that allows subscribers to share airtime or internet bundles with other users. When sharing airtime, users can send any amount from Ksh. 5 to Ksh. 10,000. There are four different methods available to do this:
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1.Sambaza airtime using USSD
- To send airtime, type the symbol star () followed by the number 140, then another star () followed by the airtime value, another star (*), and then the mobile number you want to send the airtime to. For example: *14020[number]#
- Press the call button.
- You will receive an SMS notification confirming that the airtime has been sent.
2. Sambaza using MySafaricom App
- To buy airtime using the mySafaricom app, follow these steps:
- Open the mySafaricom app.
- Tap on “Buy Airtime” located at the bottom right.
- Select “OTHER”.
- Enter the phone number of the recipient.
- Alternatively, you can use the search icon to find the phone number.
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to send.
- Click on “NEXT”.
- A message will pop up on your screen asking you to verify the recipient’s name and the amount.
- Finally, click “SEND” to complete the transaction.
3. SIM Application Sambaza option
- Go to Settings>>SIM Applications>> Safaricom+ >> My Account >>Sambaza
- Choose Prepay Sambaza or Postpay Sambaza
- Enter amount to transfer
- Search SIM contacts or Enter mobile number
- Send
4. Sambaza using Message
- Here are the steps to share airtime on your phone:
- Go to your messages.
- Open a new message.
- Write the amount you want to share, followed by the hashtag symbol (#) and then the mobile number you want to top up. For example: 20#[number].
- Send this message to 140.
- You will receive a message to confirm that the airtime has been sent.
How to buy airtime from Mpesa
Buy Airtime via Safaricom Menu
- Go to Safaricom Menu or SIM Toolkit
- Select M-PESA
- Select Buy Airtime or Bundles
- Slecet Buy Airtime
- Select My Phone (if you intend to buy airtime for your line) or Select Other Phone (if you would like to buy airtime to another number).