How to Buy Airtel Airtime from M-Pesa (Quick & Easy Guide)

How to Buy Airtel Credit from M-Pesa

Airtel customers can easily buy airtime from M-Pesa using Pesapal Paybill number 220220. This is one of the most used Paybill numbers for purchasing Airtel airtime and is a convenient option when you need to top up quickly.

Instead of looking for a scratch card or visiting an airtime vendor, you can recharge your Airtel line directly from your phone.

Before You Begin

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• An active M-Pesa account
• Enough balance in your M-Pesa wallet
• The Airtel number you want to top up
• Your M-Pesa PIN

How to Buy Airtel Airtime Using M-Pesa

Follow these simple steps:

1. Open your M-Pesa Menu
2. Select Lipa na M-Pesa
3. Choose Pay Bill
4. Enter Business Number: 220220
5. For Account Number, enter your Airtel number
6. Enter the amount of airtime you want to buy
7. Enter your M-Pesa PIN
8. Confirm the details and send

After sending the payment, you should receive a confirmation message from M-Pesa. The airtime should then be credited to the Airtel number entered.

Why Use Pesapal Paybill 220220?

• Convenient: You can buy Airtel airtime from anywhere without visiting a shop or agent.
• Fast: Once the payment is processed, the airtime is usually delivered shortly.
• Simple: The process uses the normal M-Pesa Pay Bill option, which is easy for most users to follow
• Works for All Needs: You can top up your own Airtel line, buy airtime for family, or recharge staff lines for business use.

Important Reminder

Always confirm the Airtel number before completing the transaction. If you enter the wrong number, the airtime may be sent to the wrong line, or the transaction may be delayed.

Buying Airtel airtime from M-Pesa using Pesapal Paybill 220220 is quick, simple, and reliable. Just enter AIRT followed by the Airtel number, confirm your payment details, and complete the transaction from your phone.