How to Buy Safaricom Monthly Minutes
If you want to buy Safaricom monthly minutes, this guide shows you how to pick a plan, use USSD or the app, and confirm your bundle.
Quick Answer — At a Glance
Dial *544# → choose “All-In-One / Go Monthly / Easy Talk Monthly.”
Pick the monthly bundle plan that includes the minutes you want.
Pay with airtime or M-PESA.
Receive SMS confirmation and start using your minutes.
Step-by-Step Guide: Buying Safaricom Monthly Minutes
1. Decide which bundle suits you
Safaricom offers several monthly bundle types: All-In-One / Go Monthly plans (voice, data, SMS), Easy Talk Monthly bundles (voice & SMS), and Platinum monthly plans. Safaricom+2Safaricom+2
Check the minutes included in each: for example, with All-In-One plans, 1,000 minutes might come with data and SMS; Easy Talk plans are focused on voice & SMS. Safaricom+1
2. Use USSD *544# to access the monthly bundles menu
Dial *544# from your Safaricom line.
Select the “All-In-One Monthly Bundles” or “Easy Talk Monthly” option. Safaricom+1
3. Pick the plan & make payment
From the list, choose your preferred plan (for example, KES 1,000, KES 2,000, KES 3,000 etc.) depending on how many minutes, data, and SMS you need. Safaricom+2Safaricom+2
Pay using either airtime credit or M-PESA when prompted.
4. Receive confirmation & check your minutes balance
Safaricom will send you an SMS confirming that your bundle has been activated.
To check how many minutes remain, you can dial *544# again and select “Check Balance” or use the MySafaricom app. Safaricom+2Safaricom+2
Important Notes & Tips
Minutes in monthly plans often expire after 30 days, so use them before expiry. Safaricom
If you use an “All-In-One” plan, when data runs out you might still have voice or SMS remaining. Free WhatsApp may be offered after data is used in some plans. Safaricom+1
You can stop auto-renew for monthly bundles via *544# if you don’t want them to automatically renew. Safaricom
FAQs
Q: Can I buy monthly minutes only (without data or SMS)?
A: Yes. Safaricom’s “Easy Talk Monthly” bundles focus on voice & SMS. Use *444# or *544# to see those options. Safaricom+1
Q: How much do the monthly bundles cost?
A: Prices depend on the bundle type—common price points are KES 1,000, KES 2,000, KES 3,000, etc., with increasing voice minute allowances. Safaricom+2Safaricom+2
Q: Can I use airtime to pay for monthly bundles?
A: Yes — choice of airtime or M-PESA depends on the menu when buying.
Q: What if I accidentally picked the wrong package?
A: You can buy another one, but minutes and other resources from the first one that haven’t expired may be forfeited (depending on the bundle).
