Do you have excess airtime on your Telkom line and would rather convert it to talk time? Well, it's possible! This article will guide you on how to convert Telkom airtime to minutes. Read on.
Method 1: Use the Telkom Self-service Portal to convert airtime to minutes
The first method is using the Self-service Portal on the Telkom website. Here's how to convert airtime to minutes using the portal:
- Go to https://selfservice.telkom.co.ke/
- Click on "Buy" under "PrePay Services"
- Choose "Airtime to Minutes" as the service you want to purchase.
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to convert into minutes.
- Confirm the transaction and wait for the Top-up confirmation message.
Note: Telkom charges a 10% transaction fee for using the Self-service Portal.
Method 2: Use Mpesa to convert Telkom airtime to minutes
Another way to convert Telkom airtime to minutes is through Mpesa. Here's what you need to do:
- Go to your Mpesa menu and select "Lipa na Mpesa"
- Choose "Pay Bill"
- Enter the Telkom business number 777711
- Enter your Telkom mobile number (the one you want to top up) as the account number.
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to convert into minutes.
- Enter your Mpesa PIN and confirm the transaction
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Tip: It's important to ensure that you've entered the correct details before confirming the transaction as reversing it can be difficult. If you need assistance, feel free to reach out to Telkom's customer care.
There you have it! Two simple ways to convert Telkom airtime to minutes. Choose the method that works best for you and enjoy your talk time.
