How to Sambaza Safaricom Credit (Airtime and Data Bundles) in 2024

Sharing airtime with friends and family has never been easier, thanks to Safaricom’s Sambaza feature.

This handy service lets you send credit to other Safaricom users quickly and easily.

For sharing airtime, the minimum is KES 5, while the maximum you can sambaza is KES 10,000.

What is Sambaza?

Sambaza is a Swahili word meaning “to spread” or “to share.”

In the context of Safaricom, it refers to the ability to share airtime credit with other users on the network.

This feature is incredibly useful when:

• A friend or family member runs out of credit
• You want to help someone make an urgent call
• You’re feeling generous and want to surprise someone

Methods to Sambaza Safaricom credit

1) Using USSD code *140#

This is the quickest and most straightforward method.

Here’s how:

1. Open your phone’s dialer
2. Type *140*amount*recipient’s phone number#
3. Press call

For example, if you want to send 20 KSh to 0700000000, you’d dial:

*140*20*0700000000#

It’s that simple!

2) USSD 100

• Dial *100# on your phone

• Select Products & Services (usually option 3)
• Go to Okoa/Sambaza (option 2)

• Select Sambaza Airtime (option 3)
• Enter the phone number to sambaza airtime to
• Enter the amount
• If your account balance is sufficient, the airtime will be transfered

Sharing internet data

Want to share your internet bundles instead? No problem!

Here’s how:

1. Dial *544#

2. Select “Internet Sambaza”
3. You might need to select 98 to see more
4. The Sambaza option is currently number 15 (so, next screen)

6. Select which bundles to sambaza
   • Data Bundles (no expiry)
   • Normal data bundles with expiry)

7. Enter the amount of data to share (in MBs)
8. You can sambaza 5 – 5120 MBs.
9. Input the recipient’s mobile number

This is perfect for helping out a friend who needs to check their email or scroll through social media.

Things to keep in mind

Before you start sharing your credit, there are a few important points to remember:

• Fees: Safaricom may charge a small fee for using the Sambaza service. Always check the current rates.
• Daily limits: There might be a cap on how much you can share in a day. This is to protect users from potential fraud.
• Recipient number: Double-check the recipient’s number before confirming the transaction. You don’t want your credit going to the wrong person!

Why use Sambaza?

Sambaza is a great way to help out friends and family when they’re in a pinch. It’s quick, easy, and can be a real lifesaver in emergencies.

Plus, it’s a nice gesture that can strengthen your relationships. Who doesn’t appreciate a friend who’s willing to share their airtime?

Wrapping up

Sharing is caring, and with Safaricom’s Sambaza feature, it’s easier than ever to spread the love (or in this case, the airtime). Whether you prefer using USSD codes, M-PESA, or navigating through your phone’s menus, there’s a method that suits everyone.

So next time a friend or family member runs out of credit, why not sambaza some their way? It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference.