Buying Airtel airtime from your M-Pesa account is one of the fastest ways to top up your line without visiting a shop or purchasing a scratch card. Using Pesapal Paybill 220220, Airtel customers can buy airtime directly from the M-Pesa menu in just a few simple steps.
Whether you’re topping up your own phone or sending airtime to someone else, the process takes only a few minutes.
How to Buy Airtel Airtime from M-Pesa
Follow these steps:
- Open the M-Pesa menu on your phone.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa.
- Choose Pay Bill.
- Enter the Business Number: 220220.
- In the Account Number field, enter the Airtel phone number you want to top up (for example, 073XXXXXXXX).
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase.
- Enter your M-Pesa PIN.
- Review the transaction details and confirm the payment.
Once the payment is successful, you will receive an M-Pesa confirmation message, and the airtime will be credited to the Airtel number provided.
Why Use Pesapal Paybill 220220?
Pesapal Paybill 220220 offers a convenient way to purchase Airtel airtime directly from M-Pesa without switching between apps or searching for an airtime vendor. The service is designed to provide a quick and seamless top-up experience from anywhere in Kenya.
About Pesapal
Pesapal is a Central Bank of Kenya-licensed financial technology company that provides digital payment solutions for businesses and consumers. In addition to airtime purchases, the platform supports payments for utility bills, television subscriptions and other digital services.
Customers who require assistance can contact Pesapal’s support team on +254 709 219 000 or through the company’s official social media channels.
Benefits of Buying Airtel Airtime via M-Pesa
Using M-Pesa to buy Airtel airtime offers several advantages:
- Fast and convenient transactions.
- Secure payments through M-Pesa.
- Available 24 hours a day from anywhere in Kenya.
- Ability to top up your own Airtel line or another person’s number.
- No need to buy physical airtime vouchers or visit a retail outlet.
The Bottom Line
If you regularly buy Airtel airtime using M-Pesa, Pesapal Paybill 220220 provides a simple and reliable way to complete your top-ups. Enter 220220 as the Paybill number, use the Airtel phone number as the account number, confirm the payment, and your airtime should be credited within moments.