How to buy airtime for yourself and others in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda and Uganda

Has that notorious aunt or that crazy friend ever sent you a message to send them airtime? if not, you are one of the lucky few. Airtime still is and will be for a long time, a necessity on this side of the globe. With airtime, we can buy telco minutes and data to stay connected to family and friends across the world.

Whether you want to buy airtime for yourself or others, Eversend has made that possible in 5 countries in Africa and more coming soon. Before I show you how to buy airtime for different networks in 5 countries with Eversend, you will need to fund or top up your wallet first.

How to buy airtime for yourself on Eversend

  1. Open the app and log in
  2. Click on “Send” and then tap “Airtime”
  3. Select your mobile number and add the airtime amount you wish to buy
  4. Click Continue and enter your PIN to proceed with the transaction
  5. You will receive a notification confirming the transaction

How to buy airtime for friends and family in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, and Uganda.

  1. Open the app and log in
  2. Click on “Send” and then tap “Airtime”
  3. Select the name of the person you want to send airtime to (Depending on your selection, you will see the currency and amount of airtime)
  4. Enter the amount of airtime you want to send  and click “Continue”
  5. Enter your PIN to confirm the transaction
  6. You will receive a notification confirming the transaction

For support, open the app, and click “More” then “Help” to chat with us. You can also send us a message on Facebook and Twitter or email at support@eversend.co

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