Requesting for airtime transfer from your fellow friends and family members that are using Telkom does not insinuate that you are poor, it rather means it is a matter of urgency that needed prompt attention.
This guideline maneuvers through the seemingly complex ways on how to transfer airtime on Telkom to Telkom, presents to you the requirements and removes any bottleneck that may want to block it.
Not being stereotyped by the gigantic harsh economic realities biting the average South African on the street, even to the minority affluent few, the quest for always having Telkom airtime in the midst of emergency should not be mistaken as a frivolous enjoyment but of high necessity.
The same ideological concept, with the burgeoning load shedding problem created a necessity in the heart of most people in rushing to get the best power banks that can help sustain their phones during the dark period. In essence, while this was considered non essential 5 years ago, it is now an important tool in most households.
Telkom, aside its vast list of Telkom ussd codes, that houses numerous features you can leverage on understood this concept and hence came up with an option for easy sharing or transferring of airtime from one person to the other.
This feature, probably learnt from how to transfer data on Vodacom is hailed by many as an important customer friendly initiative apart from the use of ussd code to cancel Telkom subscription and the steps to SIM swap your lost Telkom number.
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3 Ways On How To Transfer Airtime On Telkom
From experience and from physical task carried out by Mamzansi, there are three practical ways to achieve a a successful airtime transfer.
These 3 methods are explained elaborately with succinct details and information needed:
1. Using USSD Code For Telkom Airtime Transfer
You do not need to buy Telkom data to access and use the ussd code for this task. All that is required is to dial the required code and follow the simple stated instructions.
The ussd code to transfer airtime on Telkom is *180#; the steps to get it done is stated below:
Guideline:
- Call and dial *180#; this automatically prompts up the menu for further steps
- Select and chose 3 ( this option is for the transfer objective)
- Optional and variable airtime values will be shown, chose the amount you want to transfer e.g. R10, R30 etc.
- Fill the space for the recipient i.e. receiver’s phone number
- Once you have typed in the receivers mobile phone number, click on confirm and it will be processed within minutes.
In addition, if perhaps, you need a way to transfer data on Telkom, leveraging on the use of this same ussd code is all you need.
Please note that you need to make use of this service with wisdom and not abuse it; for this reason, there is a daily limit that is enforced to stop the system from being abused.
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2. Using Your Banking App
This option looks unfamiliar to many people, however, it is proven with fact because you can also use it to buy airtime, data etc.
The banking App usage is just not limited to helping you reverse eWallet for FNB customers, or practically being used to reverse Capitec cash send if you are Capitec customer; the use of the banking App extends also to this territory of airtime purchase/transfer.
Implement the steps below on how to use your banking App to transfer airtime on Telkom;
- Make sure you already have your banking App installed on your phone. If not, go to Google play store and download it.
- Flip open your banking App ( e.g. FNB, Capitec, Absa, Nedbank etc.)
- Login and locate ”Airtime’, look for and select transfer
- Fill in the receiver/recipient Telkom mobile phone number
- Fill the figure for the amount you want to transfer to the recipient
- Verify if all the details are correct especially the amount you want to send and the phone number of the receiver
- If everything is good and correct, click on making the transfer and it will be credited within few minutes
3. Using Telkom Rechargeable Voucher
The use of the Telkom voucher that can be obtained from any Spaza shop, ShopRite, Spar or boxer till offers great convenience especially if you, the sender do not have enough airtime you can transfer.
The steps to use this method are explained below:
- From any spaza shop or ShopRite, approach them to buy Telkom airtime voucher. It will be printed for you.
- Call the recipient or text the recipient with the airtime voucher and send the instruction to also load the airtime.
- In summary, the receiver or the person you are transferring the airtime to needs to dial *180* followed by the voucher number or PIN and followed by the # key.
From all observations and experience, this method is quite handy if the recipient is looking for ways on to change Telkom airtime to Hollywood voucher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is It Unlimited
No my dear, it is limited. As I mentioned earlier, Telkom puts an enforcement policy in place to protect this scheme and not allow it to be abused.
There is a daily limit on the number of times you can use this feature. This limit does not apply to how much airtime you want to send, this depends on what you can afford to transfer to another Telkom user.
Please understand that daily transfer airtime to Telkom limit is set at R100, while for month, it is R500!!!
- Can I transfer airtime from Telkom mobile to another network e.g. Vodacom, MTN, Cell C?
This feature is only enabled and activated for Telkom mobile subscribers and customers. It is not possible to transfer airtime from Telkom to other networks.
So, the answer is NO!!
- How long does it take for the airtime transfer to be completed?
It is an instant transaction, taking not more than 2 minutes for the airtime to show or reflect on the receiver/recipient Telkom balance.
Now, the scenario at play here is that whether you engaged with the use of the ussd codes, or the banking App etc; the transaction takes place almost immediately at the snap of the finger.
This is a different concept when transferring money or payment from one banking account to another e.g. for Capitec to FNB payment transfer time or Nedbank to Capitec; there’s depend on whether it was done during weekdays, weekends and also whether it was instant / immediate payment request.
However, with Airtime transfer on Telkom, there is nothing as such!!
- Are there any fees or charges for transferring airtime on Telkom Mobile?
The use of the ussd code is free and does not incur any cost or charges to you. However, for the banking App, a small amount ( token) may be charged.
