Are you a Zimbabwean living in South Africa and struggling to buy airtime online for your loved ones back home? Or are you in the diaspora and looking for a convenient way to recharge your own phone or someone else’s? Buying airtime in Zimbabwe can be a hassle, especially if you don’t have access to local vendors or agents.
But now, you can easily buy airtime online from the comfort of your own home or office, using your smartphone or computer. In this post, we’ll show you how to buy airtime online for NetOne, Econet, and Telecel in South Africa, using popular platforms like WhatsApp, and our online store.
First, let’s explore the different ways you can buy airtime online for NetOne, Econet, and Telecel for Zimbabweans whilst in South Africa:
Buy airtime on WhatsApp
With our WhatsApp chatbot, it has become easier and more convenient to buy airtime online. We offer WhatsApp services where you can request airtime for NetOne, Econet, and Telecel by sending a message to a designated number. First, you top up your wallet on our website and then access our WhatsApp Chatbot to make the purchase. You will then be redirected to your wallet to complete the payment, and your airtime will be automatically recharged. This option is convenient, fast, and secure.
Buy on our online store
There are several online stores that sell vouchers for NetOne, Econet, and Telecel, including platforms like TopUp, Uhuru, and ZimboShop. However, we can’t help but brag about our own. To recharge your phone on Tanaka Life, simply search for the brand you want, select the amount you want to buy, and complete the checkout process using your preferred payment methods, such as Visa, Mastercard, Yoco, EFT from any South African Bank, or Wallet. The airtime recharge will be sent to your phone instantly.
Buy airtime on mobile apps
Some mobile apps allow you to buy airtime for Zimbabwean mobile networks from your phone, using your mobile money or debit card. Examples of such apps include EcoCash, OneMoney, Telecash, and ZimSwitch. A number of banks have their own apps that allow you to complete a transaction at your convenience. To use these apps, you need to register and link your mobile number or bank account, select the airtime amount you want to buy, and confirm the payment.
Buy using USSD
For this to work in South Africa, you need to have a Zimbabwean line roaming in South Africa or any other country. Then simply dial the shortcode on your phone, i.e *143# for Econet, *151# if you are buying using EcoCash RTGS, *171# on Netone, *123# for Telecel. The recharge will be credited to your phone or someone else’s within minutes.
Regardless of which option you choose, buying airtime online is a hassle-free and convenient way to stay connected with your loved ones in Zimbabwe. Plus, you can enjoy discounted rates and special promotions from time to time, especially if you buy airtime in bulk or use certain payment methods. So why wait? Start buying airtime online today and stay connected to Zimbabwe hassle-free!