3 Ways to Easily Buy Safaricom Data Bundles for Another Number

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• Using *544# USSD Code
• Using *456# USSD Code
• Using *100# USSD Code

Nowadays, it is nearly impossible to exist without internet bundles if you own a smartphone.

Recognizing this, Safaricom has introduced a handy option that allows users to purchase data bundles for other Safaricom numbers.

This tool allows you to assist friends and family stay connected even when their data is running low.

In this article, WoK seeks to provide three methods you can easily buy data bundles for another Safaricom number.

Using *544# USSD Code

Follow the steps below to buy data bundles for another number using the USSD Code;

1. Dial *544# and press the call button
2. Select option 3 for “Data Bundles”
3. Enter 7 or 98 to view more menu items
4. Choose option 10 “Buy for Other Number”
5. Enter the recipient’s phone number
6. Select the desired bundle plan
7. Confirm your choice by replying with 1 (Accept) or 2 (Decline)

Using *456# USSD Code

Follow the steps below to buy data bundles for another number using the USSD Code;

1. Dial *456# and press call
2. Select option 1 for “Buy”
3. Choose option 3 for “Data Bundles”
4. Enter 98 to view more menu items
5. Select option 13 “Buy for Other Number”
6. Enter the recipient’s number
7. Confirm the purchase
8. Choose your preferred payment method (M-Pesa or Safaricom airtime)

Using *100# USSD Code

Follow the steps below to buy data bundles for another number using the USSD Code;

1. Dial *100# and press call
2. Select option 7 for “Buy”
3. Choose option 3 for “Normal Data Bundle WITH EXPIRY”
4. Enter 7 or 98 to view more menu items
5. Select option 10 “Buy for Other Number”
6. Enter the recipient’s number
7. Choose the desired data bundle plan
8. Select your payment method (1 for Airtime, 2 for M-PESA) and follow the prompts