Safaricom’s M-Pesa Tuma Popote: How to Send Money from M-Pesa to Airtel Money and other Networks with

Safaricom’s M-Pesa Tuma Popote service empowers you to seamlessly transfer funds to Airtel Money, Telkom Kenya’s TKash, and other mobile money providers directly from your M-Pesa account.

How to Send Money from M-Pesa to Airtel Money

Follow these simple steps to transfer funds from your M-Pesa account to Airtel Money:

  1. Dial 334# from your M-Pesa registered phone.
  2. Select Send Money.
  3. Choose Send to Other Network.
  4. Enter the Airtel Money phone number (or recipient’s number for other networks).
  5. Input the amount you want to send.
  6. Key in your M-Pesa PIN.
  7. Review the details and confirm to complete the transaction.

Upon Successful Transfer:

  • You’ll receive an M-Pesa confirmation message.
  • The money will be credited to the recipient’s Airtel Money wallet.
  • The recipient can withdraw the funds through Airtel Money agents using the Airtel Money STK menu.

Important Notes:

  • Minimum transfer amount: Ksh 101
  • Maximum transfer amount: Current M-Pesa daily limit (check for updates)
  • Standard M-Pesa transaction fees for sending to other networks apply.
  • These steps are similar for sending money to other mobile money networks like Telkom and Equitel.

In Case of Mistransactions:

If you encounter any issues or mistransactions, contact Safaricom Customer Care immediately at 100 to request a reversal.

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