Welcome to this tutorial on how to send airtime on Vodacom.
What is Vodacom?
Vodacom is a South African mobile communication company that provides voice, messaging, data and converged services. It is the leading mobile communication company in South Africa, with approximately 44 million subscribers as of December 2020.
Reasons to send airtime on Vodacom
There are various reasons why you may need to send airtime on Vodacom. For instance, you may need to help a friend or family member top up their airtime, you may need to pay someone back for a loan, or you may need to recharge your own airtime when you are unable to buy a voucher in person.
The steps to send airtime on Vodacom
Sending airtime on Vodacom is a relatively easy process. Here are the steps:
- Open your phone’s messaging app
- Enter the recipient’s phone number in the ‘To’ field
- Enter the amount of airtime you want to send followed by the word ‘Airtime’. For instance, if you want to send R50 airtime, you would write ‘50 Airtime’
- Send the message
Alternatively, you can use the Vodacom app to send airtime. Here are the steps to do so:
- Open the Vodacom app on your phone
- Click on the ‘Send Airtime’ button
- Enter the recipient’s phone number and the amount of airtime you want to send
- Click on ‘Send Airtime’
Important things to note
When sending airtime on Vodacom, there are a few things you need to keep in mind:
- You can only send airtime to Vodacom numbers
- Make sure you have enough airtime or credit to send the amount you want to send
- Once sent, airtime cannot be reversed or refunded, so make sure you are sending it to the right number
- If you are sending airtime through the messaging app, make sure you have the correct message format
Conclusion
Now that you know how to send airtime on Vodacom, you can easily help your friends and family, pay back loans or recharge your own airtime whenever you need to. Remember to always double-check your recipient’s number and your message format to avoid any mistakes.
