Send Safaricom airtime to Kenya from the UK in under a minute: enter the number, pick an amount in Kenyan shillings and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The credit reaches the phone in 3 seconds, whether your family is in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu or anywhere else in Kenya.
3 seconds
Delivery
375 KES
Min amount
2 000 KES
Max amount
99%
Success rate
Airtime only: what a Safaricom top up covers
Sift sends Safaricom airtime: phone credit that lands straight on the line. Your family can use it for calls and texts, or to sign up for the Safaricom offers they prefer from their own phone.
You choose from several set amounts in Kenyan shillings, for example 600 or 1,500 KES, depending on what is available at the time. The up-to-date list, with prices, is in the price table below.
How many shillings arrive
The Kenyan shilling (KES) doesn't have a fixed rate, so the exact amount in shillings is shown before you pay. That is what gets credited to the Safaricom line, with nothing deducted on arrival.
The price you see already includes Sift's fee, so there is nothing extra to pay at checkout.
No app, no hassle for your family in Kenya
You don't need to pick the operator: Sift recognises Safaricom automatically from the number. Your family member doesn't have to do anything or install an app; they'll usually get a text from Safaricom when the airtime arrives.
To check their balance, they can use the Safaricom menu on their phone or the operator's app.
Fast, with an automatic refund
In 99% of cases the airtime arrives in 3 seconds. If a top up hasn't arrived within 24 hours, Sift refunds you in full automatically, with no need to contact support.
Topping up the same number every month? Set up a monthly automatic top up: it goes out on its own on the day you choose, and you earn 50% more Sift Care points. Sift Care is our loyalty programme, and its points turn into discounts on future top ups.
How to top up Safaricom with Sift
The entire process is online — no app required, works from any browser.
- 1
Go to sift-mobile.com and select "Top up"
From the homepage or directly from the Kenya page.
- 2
Enter the recipient's number in Kenya
Local format () or international (+254 ). Sift detects the operator automatically.
- 3
Choose the amount
From 100 KES to 2 000 KES. Commission is already included — no surprises.
- 4
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
After confirmation, the top-up is credited in under 3 seconds. Your loved one receives an SMS notification.
Delivery time
In over 99% of cases, credit arrives on the recipient's phone in under 3 seconds after payment confirmation. If delivery ever exceeds 24 hours — an extremely rare case — Sift automatically refunds the full amount without needing to contact support.
Every top-up earns Sift Care points. The more you support your loved ones, the more Sift rewards you — with real discounts on future top-ups.
Racines
0 pts
—
Lien
20,000 pts
−€0.30
Famille
40,000 pts
−€0.50
Pilier
80,000 pts
Free fees
Every €1 spent = 10 points. Auto top-ups earn ×1.5. At 20,000 pts you unlock Lien and save −€0.30 per top-up.
Top up now →Frequently asked questions
How do I send airtime to Kenya from the UK?
Enter the Kenyan number, choose the amount in shillings and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Sift recognises Safaricom automatically and the airtime arrives in 3 seconds.
Can I do a Safaricom top up online from the UK?
Yes. It all happens online in under a minute, without going through a shop. The airtime goes straight onto the Safaricom line.
How much airtime can I send to a Safaricom number?
You pick from several set amounts in Kenyan shillings, depending on what is available at the time. The exact amount in shillings is shown before you pay, and the up-to-date list is in the price table below.
What can my family use Safaricom airtime for?
It's phone credit on their Safaricom line: they can use it for calls and texts, or to sign up for the Safaricom offers they want directly from their phone. They can check the balance in the Safaricom menu or app.
How long does a Safaricom top up take?
3 seconds in 99% of cases. If it hasn't arrived within 24 hours, Sift refunds you in full automatically, with nothing to chase.
Does my family need to do anything to receive the airtime?
No. The credit lands directly on their line and they usually get a text from Safaricom. There's no app to install.
Can I top up a Safaricom number automatically every month?
Yes. Choose the number, amount and day, and the top up goes out on its own each month. You also earn 50% more Sift Care points.
Top up Safaricom now
Enter the number — credit arrives in 3 seconds.
