Welcome to our guide on how to buy Telkom minutes. Telkom is one of the top telecommunications companies in South Africa. Therefore, a lot of people use their services to call, text and browse the internet. As such, it is essential to know how to buy Telkom minutes so that you can make calls, send messages and access Telkom's services without any interruption.
Buying Telkom Airtime Online
Purchasing Telkom airtime online is one of the easiest ways to get and load airtime directly onto your phone. Our guide below shows you how:
Step 1: Visit the Telkom Website
The first step in buying Telkom minutes online is to access the Telkom website on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Ensure that you have a reliable internet connection, then open your preferred browser and type in https://secure.telkom.co.za/today/
Step 2: Select “Buy”
Once you are on the Telkom website, select “Buy” from the different options you will see at the top of the page. You will subsequently see different categories of products pop-up on your screen. Select the Airtime option, which should be at the top of the list.
Step 3: Enter Your Details and Amount
After selecting the “Airtime” option, enter your phone number, the amount you wish to purchase, and select your payment method (credit/debit card or EFT). Ensure you have correctly entered your phone number before proceeding.
Step 4: Confirm Your Purchase
Review the details you entered to ensure they are correct before proceeding. After that, select “Purchase.” In doing so, you will be asked to authenticate the transaction using the method you chose during the previous step. Once you have confirmed the purchase, the airtime will be loaded onto your phone number within a few minutes.
Buying Telkom Airtime Using USSD
If you don't have access to the internet or want a faster way to purchase Telkom airtime, you can do so using USSD.
Step 1: Dial the USSD Code
To load airtime using USSD, dial *180# from your Telkom phone line. This code will take you to a Telkom menu, where you will be able to select the option to buy airtime off the list of available products.
Step 2: Select Airtime Amount
After selecting the airtime option, you will be prompted to select the airtime amount you want to purchase. For example, you can select R10, R25, R50, R100 or any other amount you prefer.
Step 3: Confirm Purchase and Enter PIN
You will then be asked to confirm the purchase and enter your Telkom SIM card PIN number. This is the four-digit number you were given when you bought the Telkom SIM card. After doing that, the airtime will be loaded onto your phone, and you will receive a confirmation message from Telkom.
Conclusion
There you have it. You can purchase Telkom airtime using either the Telkom website or USSD. The process is straightforward and takes only a few minutes to complete.
