Safaricom
Enter the Safaricom number you want to top up as the account number.
One Paybill. All networks.
Buy airtime in under a minute
Top up Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom using M-Pesa. Use the phone number receiving airtime as the account number.
M-Pesa Paybill
777 7 777
Account: the phone number to top up
How to buy
Five simple M-Pesa steps
These steps work whether the airtime is for you or someone else.
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1
Open M-Pesa
Go to the M-Pesa menu on your phone or in the M-Pesa app.
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2
Choose Lipa na M-Pesa
Select Pay Bill from the available options.
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3
Enter Paybill 777 7 777
Type the Paybill number without spaces: 7777777.
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4
Enter the phone number
Use the Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom number that should receive the airtime.
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5
Enter the amount and confirm
Check the phone number and amount, then enter your M-Pesa PIN to complete.
Supported networks
Send airtime to any of these networks
The same Paybill and the same process work across all three.
Airtel
Enter the Airtel number you want to top up as the account number.
Telkom
Enter the Telkom number you want to top up as the account number.
Always double-check the phone number. The account number determines where the airtime is sent.
Keep it handy
Save the quick guide
This guide contains the Paybill and the main purchase steps for quick reference.
Download the guide
Need help?
Talk to Airtime Merchants
Contact us if you need help with the airtime purchase process.