🔥 How to Sambaza Safaricom Credit in 2025 – Easy Steps!
Sharing is caring, and with Safaricom’s Sambaza feature, you can easily transfer airtime to friends and family in seconds! Whether you’re helping someone make an urgent call or just feeling generous, this guide covers everything you need to know about how to Sambaza Safaricom credit, including USSD codes, SMS, M-Pesa, and more.
Plus, we’ll answer common questions like:
✔ What’s the minimum and maximum amount you can Sambaza?
✔ Can you Sambaza data bundles too?
✔ What’s the Safaricom customer care number if something goes wrong?
📌 What is Sambaza?
Sambaza (Swahili for “spread” or “share”) is a Safaricom service that lets users transfer airtime or data to other Safaricom numbers. It’s perfect when:
- A friend or family member runs out of credit
- Someone needs to make an emergency call
- You want to gift airtime instead of sending cash via M-Pesa
💰 Sambaza Limits
| Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|
| KES 5 | KES 10,000 |
📲 How to Sambaza Safaricom Credit – 4 Easy Ways
1️⃣ Using USSD Code *140# (Fastest Method)
This is the quickest way to share airtime.
Steps:
- Dial
*140*Amount*Recipient’s Number#
- Example: To send KES 50 to 0712345678, dial:
*140*50*0712345678#
- Press CALL
- Wait for SMS confirmation
✅ Pros: Instant, no extra charges
❌ Cons: Must have enough airtime
2️⃣ Via SMS (No Internet Needed!)
No USSD? SMS works too!
Steps:
- Open Messages
- Type:
Amount#Recipient’s Number
- Example:
100#0712345678
- Send to 140
- Wait for confirmation SMS
3️⃣ Using M-Pesa (Buy Airtime for Others)
If you prefer M-Pesa, here’s how:
Steps:
- Go to M-Pesa Menu (Dial
*334#) - Select “Buy Airtime”
- Choose “Buy for Other Number”
- Enter recipient’s number
- Enter amount
- Confirm with M-Pesa PIN
📌 Note: This method does not use your airtime balance but deducts from M-Pesa.
4️⃣ Via MySafaricom App (For Tech-Savvy Users)
If you use the MySafaricom App, follow these steps:
- Open the app
- Go to “Top Up”
- Select “Another Number”
- Enter recipient’s number & amount
- Confirm transaction
🌐 How to Sambaza Data Bundles on Safaricom
Need to share internet bundles instead of airtime? Here’s how:
Steps:
- Dial
*544# - Select “Internet Sambaza” (Option 15)
- Choose bundle type (No expiry / Daily bundles)
- Enter amount (5MB – 5120MB)
- Input recipient’s number
- Confirm
📌 Data Sambaza Limits:
- Minimum: 5MB
- Maximum: 5120MB (5GB)
⚠️ Important Things to Know Before Sambaza
✔ Fees: Safaricom may charge a small fee (check latest rates).
✔ Daily Limits: You can’t Sambaza more than KES 10,000/day.
✔ Recipient Must Be Safaricom: Works only for Safaricom numbers.
✔ Double-Check Number: Wrong number? The credit is gone forever!
❓FAQs About Sambaza Safaricom Credit
1. Can I Sambaza to Airtel or Telkom?
❌ No! Sambaza works only for Safaricom numbers.
2. What If I Enter the Wrong Number?
Unfortunately, transactions can’t be reversed. Always verify before sending!
3. How Do I Contact Safaricom Customer Care?
📞 Safaricom Customer Care Number:
- 100 (Free from Safaricom)
- +254 722 002 100 (For international calls)
- Twitter/X: @Safaricom_Care
4. Can I Sambaza Using M-Pesa App?
✅ Yes! The M-Pesa App has a “Buy Airtime” option for others.
5. How to Buy Airtel Airtime from M-Pesa?
Since Sambaza is Safaricom-only, here’s how to buy Airtel airtime via M-Pesa:
- Dial
*334# - Select “Buy Airtime”
- Choose “Other Networks”
- Enter Airtel number & amount
- Confirm with PIN
💡 Bonus Tips for Safaricom Users
✔ Save Safaricom Customer Care (100) for quick help.
✔ Use MySafaricom App for easy airtime & data management.
✔ Check M-Pesa App for transaction history.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Now you know how to Sambaza Safaricom credit like a pro! Whether via USSD, SMS, M-Pesa, or MySafaricom App, sharing airtime has never been easier.
🔹 Need help? Call Safaricom customer care (100).
🔹 Want to share data? Use *544#.
🔹 Prefer M-Pesa? Buy airtime for others in seconds!
Got questions? Drop them in the comments!👇
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