A number of people have asked us how to transfer their Econet airtime to another number.
Many have said that a method they used to rely on (sending a message to 31117) doesn’t work anymore. Other have complained that they are asked for a pin when they use the new method *111#.
For the sake of simplicity, we show here how to easily transfer airtime if you’re an Econet subscriber.
First, you are required to create what Econet calls a Self Care account before you’re able to start transferring airtime.
These are the steps to create the account:
Steps to create the airtime transfer account. If you have never transferred airtime then start at step 1 which will enable you to create your account first.
If you already have an account then start at step
- Dial *111#
This will get you the menu to create an account
- Select Option 1: My Account
This is the option in the USS menu to for creating your account
- Follow prompts to create a 4-digit pin.
Remember that pin as you will need it whenever you are transferring airtime.
- Dial *111# to get to USSD Menu
Start with this option if you already have a pin.
You will see the menu below. Select option 3. Transfer Airtime
- Enter Pin
You will now be asked for that pin you chose above. Enter it
- Enter Receiving number
After tapping on “send” you will be asked to enter the receiving number.
- Enter amount to be transferred
Next you will then enter the amount of airtime to be transferred. Note that the minimum amount of airtime to be transferred is $1. There’s also a daily maximum limit.
A graphic by Econet on How To Transfer airtime
We also have a full list of the Econet USSD codes here.
Please note that it is not currently possible to transfer airtime to a different network. However, is you’re a NetOne subscriber, here’s a guide on how to transfer NetOne airtime.
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7 replies on “TIP: How to transfer Econet Airtime”
i do the above info bt still it is denying me the access to transfer the airtym.it says error in processing
Option doesn’t work, soon after registration once you try to send airtime the system asks for a pin and rejects the same pin that you put.
still the above method is not working. soon after setting the PIN asked a simple word when forgot PIN still denying saying wrong PIN.
This application doesn’t work after entering my pin,the recipient number and the amount it’s still saying error while processing
Useless it doesn’t work
it just worked for me!! thanks
Yap, it’s utter SHITE! Rejects the same pin you’ve just registered and confirmed! The developers at Econet are not serious! SHAME!