Airtel Kenya has adjusted Airtel Money transaction tariffs that will see their customers withdraw money from agents at reduced charges. The cost of sending money to other networks has also been revised.
Airtel has also reduced the transaction bands from the previous 20 to 12 bands, while all Airtel to Airtel money transaction charges are still free.
In addition, Airtel Money revised its transaction limits as shown below:
- The maximum amount per transaction for Airtel Money is Ksh. 150,000
- The daily mobile money transactions limit has been increased to 300,000
- Airtel Money account balance limit has increased from Ksh. 140,000 to Ksh. 300,000
- Charges have been waived for transfers from an Airtel Money account to a bank account
- Airtel customers will still transfer up to Ksh. 100 to any customer on any network free of charge
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The Revised Airtel Money Tariff Guide
In the current tariff guide, only Airtel to Airtel money transaction charges are nil.
Airtel Money Transfer to Other Networks Charges
| Minimum (KSh.) | Maximum (Ksh.) | Charges (Ksh.) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 49 | FREE |
| 50 | 100 | FREE |
| 101 | 500 | 6 |
| 501 | 1,000 | 10 |
| 1,001 | 2,500 | 20 |
| 2,501 | 5,000 | 50 |
| 5,001 | 10,000 | 75 |
| 10,001 | 25,000 | 90 |
| 25,001 | 35,000 | 100 |
| 35,001 | 45,000 | 105 |
| 45,001 | 70,000 | 105 |
| 70,001 | 150,000 | 105 |
Airtel Money Agent Withdrawal Charges
| Minimum (KSh.) | Maximum (Ksh.) | Charges (Ksh.) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 49 | N/A |
| 50 | 100 | 9 |
| 101 | 500 | 22 |
| 501 | 1,000 | 23 |
| 1,001 | 2,500 | 25 |
| 2,501 | 5,000 | 40 |
| 5,001 | 10,000 | 75 |
| 10,001 | 25,000 | 125 |
| 25,001 | 35,000 | 160 |
| 35,001 | 45,000 | 225 |
| 45,001 | 70,000 | 270 |
| 70,001 | 150,000 | 270 |
Airtel International Money Transfer
Airtel Money has partnered with Remitly to enable registered Airtel Money customers to receive money from over ten countries around the world.
Airtel Money registered customers can now receive money from the US, UK, Australia, Austria, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.
That is, provided the sender from these countries uses Remitly to send money to Airtel Money customers.
You will not incur any charges when receiving Money from other countries.
How to Send Money to Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia & Malawi with Airtel Money
If you are an Airtel money customer in Kenya, you can send money to other Airtel Money customers in Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia & Malawi as follows:
- Dial *222#
- Select Send Money
- Select International Money Transfer
- Select the country where the money is to be sent
- Enter the recipient’s mobile number starting with the country code (eg 250 for Rwanda, 255 for Tanzania)
- Enter the amount you wish to send
- Confirm details of the transaction
- Enter your Airtel Money PIN
- Select the reason for the transfer and complete the transaction.
After a short while, you will receive a notification SMS from Airtel Money confirming the status of the transaction.
Note: The recipient will receive the transferred funds in their country’s currency.
Airtel Money Tariffs Customer Care Contacts
Email: Wambua@ke.airtel.com
Mobile: (+254) 780 673 985
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