Capitec Bank is a South African-based, digital-first bank that offers a wide range of services to its customers. One of the services offered by Capitec is the ability to purchase airtime using their USSD platform. This service is available to all Capitec customers, and it's quick and easy to use. In this article, we will outline the steps on how to buy airtime with Capitec USSD.
Step 1: Dial the Capitec USSD Code
To purchase airtime with Capitec USSD, you have to dial their USSD code, which is *120*3279#. Once you dial the code, you will be presented with a list of options to choose from.
Step 2: Choose ‘Buy’ option
Once you have dialled *120*3279#, Choose the ‘Buy’ option from the menu. This option will lead you to the next list of options to select from.
Step 3: Choose ‘Airtime’ option
Now that you have selected the ‘Buy’ option, the next step is to choose the ‘Airtime’ option. After choosing the ‘Airtime’ option, you will be required to enter the amount of airtime you want to purchase. Ensure that you enter the correct amount you wish to purchase.
Step 4: Select the account to use
Once you have entered the amount of airtime you want to purchase, you will then choose the account to debit. Choose the account you have sufficient funds to complete the transaction. If you have more than one account with Capitec, ensure that you select the one that is linked to the cellphone number you are purchasing the airtime for.
Step 5: Confirm the details of the transaction
After selecting the account to use, you will be required to confirm the details of the transaction. Verify that the amount, the account to debit, and the cellphone number are all correct before proceeding. Once you are satisfied that everything is correct, you can now select the ‘Confirm’ option.
Step 6: Enter your USSD Pin
After confirming the transaction, you will be finalizing the purchase of airtime by entering your USSD Pin. This is a security measure put in place by Capitec bank to ensure that only the account holder can carry out transactions on the account.
Step 7: Your Airtime is loaded
Congratulations, once you enter your USSD Pin, Capitec will load the purchased airtime to the cellphone number you provided. You will receive an SMS notification confirming that the airtime has been loaded successfully.
Conclusion
Buying airtime with Capitec USSD is an easy and convenient service that saves time and money. It’s available to all Capitec customers with easy-to-follow steps. You can use it to recharge your phone or even send airtime to your friends or family members. Now that you know how to buy airtime with Capitec USSD, why not try it out and enjoy the convenience it offers!
