How to Buy Airtime from Pochi La Biashara

How to Buy Airtime from Pochi La Biashara via USSD (*334#)

Step-by-Step Personal Airtime Purchase

Accessing Pochi La Biashara Services

1. Dial *334# from your registered Safaricom number
2. Select M-PESA Services from the main menu
3. Choose "Pochi La Biashara" option
4. Enter your Pochi La Biashara PIN when prompted
5. Select "Buy Airtime" from the services menu

Buying Airtime for Your Own Number

1. Choose "Buy Airtime for Self" option
2. Enter airtime amount (minimum KSh 5, maximum varies by account)
3. Review purchase details:
   • Your phone number
   • Airtime amount
   • Current Pochi La Biashara balance
   • Transaction fee (if applicable)
4. Confirm purchase by selecting "Yes" or pressing "1"
5. Enter your Pochi La Biashara PIN to authorize
6. Receive confirmation SMS with:
   • Airtime purchase confirmation
   • New airtime balance
   • Pochi La Biashara balance update
   • Transaction reference number

Buying Airtime for Other Numbers

1. Select "Buy Airtime for Other" option
2. Enter recipient phone number (07XXXXXXXX or 254XXXXXXXX)
3. Choose network if prompted (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom)
4. Input airtime amount to purchase
5. Add reference/note for business records
6. Review transaction details:
   • Recipient number and network
   • Airtime amount
   • Purchase cost and fees
   • Your reference note
7. Confirm purchase
8. Enter authorization PIN
9. Receive confirmation for successful purchase

How to Buy Airtime from Pochi La Biashara via MySafaricom App

Step-by-Step App Airtime Purchase

App Access and Navigation

1. Open MySafaricom App and ensure you're logged in
2. Navigate to Pochi La Biashara section
3. Enter PIN or use biometric authentication
4. Access the main dashboard with balance and services

Personal Airtime Purchase

1. Select "Buy Airtime" from the main menu
2. Choose "For My Number" option
3. Enter airtime amount using:
   • Quick Amounts: Preset buttons (KSh 20, 50, 100, 200, 500)
   • Custom Amount: Manual entry for specific amounts
4. Review purchase summary:
   • Your phone number
   • Airtime amount
   • Transaction cost
   • Available balance after purchase
5. Confirm purchase by tapping confirm button
6. Authenticate using PIN or biometric verification
7. Receive instant confirmation and digital receipt

Airtime for Other Numbers

1. Select "Buy Airtime" then "For Other Numbers"
2. Enter recipient details:
   • Manual Entry: Type phone number directly
   • Contact Selection: Choose from saved contacts
   • Favorites: Select from frequently used numbers
   • Recent Recipients: Choose from recent transactions
3. Select network (if not auto-detected)
4. Choose airtime amount
5. Add purchase details:
   • Reference: Business reference or customer name
   • Category: Business expense category
   • Notes: Purpose of airtime purchase
6. Review comprehensive summary
7. Process purchase with authentication
8. Save receipt and share if needed

Bulk Airtime Purchase

1. Select "Bulk Airtime" or "Multiple Recipients"
2. Add recipients:
   • Individual Entry: Add recipients one by one
   • Contact Import: Import multiple contacts
   • CSV Upload: Upload recipient list file
3. Set purchase amounts:
   • Same Amount: Equal airtime for all recipients
   • Variable Amounts: Different amounts per recipient
   • Percentage Distribution: Distribute total amount by percentages
4. Review bulk purchase summary:
   • Total recipients
   • Individual amounts
   • Total purchase cost
   • Network distribution
5. Process bulk purchase with enhanced authentication
6. Monitor processing status in real-time
7. Receive comprehensive confirmation with individual statuses