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Instant Airtel recharge to Kenya


Instantly recharge Airtel prepaid phones in Kenya with WorldRemit and keep your loved ones’ phones all topped up.

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How to top up Airtel mobile phones in Kenya

  1. 1.Create an account

    Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use the app or the website to register.

  2. 2.Start using our airtime services

    Select Kenya, choose airtime top up as a payout method and select Airtel.

  3. 3.Enter your receiver's details

    Enter and confirm your recipient's mobile number. You can also directly import phone contacts.

  4. 4.Select recharge amount

    Pick a top up amount from the options you'll be presented with.

  5. 5.Pay for your recharge

    You can pay for your recharge by bank transfer or by using a debit/credit card.

  6. 6.Airtel top up to Kenya sent

    You'll receive confirmation that your top up has been sent. The recharge will appear on your recipient's phone within minutes.

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How to pay for your Airtel mobile recharge to Kenya

Pay for your Airtel top up in various ways depending on your country of residence. Pay via bank transfer or with a debit/credit card.

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How can Airtel airtime be used in Kenya


The talk time and data allowance can be used by your recipient to make calls, send texts and access their online services. Airtime cannot be used to purchase items, pay bills or be transferred to other mobiles.

Why use WorldRemit airtime top up services?

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We're fast

Your airtime top up to Kenya will arrive on your loved one’s phone in minutes, if not instantly.

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We're secure

You can always be sure your money and data are very safe with us.

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We're there for you

We offer around the clock customer support. Our multilingual customer care team is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year to help with your questions.

Airtel top up to Kenya with the WorldRemit app

Sending airtime to Airtel phones in Kenya is fast, easy and secure with the WorldRemit app. And with the quick resend feature, you can send airtime to your favourite receivers in just a few taps.

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FAQs

Airtel is a well-known mobile phone network in Kenya. You can top up Airtel mobiles in Kenya using airtime services such as WorldRemit.

Airtel top ups to Kenya are usually added instantly, or within a few minutes. If there's a delay, this may be due to outages, or delays with the local mobile network. If you do have any issues whilst sending a Airtel recharge to Kenya, please contact us.

Receivers should be able to use their Airtel credit as soon as they receive it. If there's a delay, this may be due to outages, or delays with the local mobile network. If you do have any issues whilst sending a Airtel recharge to Kenya, please contact us.

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