Vodafone M-pesa: How To Use m-Pesa Vodafone

Vodafone m-pesa users in India can use Vodafone online payment service to pay Vodafone bill online for utility bills. Just as with other mobile money networks, registered users of Vodafone mpesa can send money to other registered users and deposit the money from their mobile phone account to a bank account.

Registered m-pesa users can also withdraw their money under low mpesa charges and recharge their Vodafone airtime. Vodafone m-pesa system is secured by a 4 digit personal PIN, and after users receive a transaction confirmation SMS after each successful transaction.

You need a PIN and registered number to do a Vodafone m-pesa transaction, and as such no one can withdraw money on your behalf. To restore the service and prevent theft, a duplicate SIM card is issued at all Vodafone stores incase you lose your SIM.

Users are encouraged to lock their Mpesa accounts by dialing the Vodafone m-pesa customer care number 55400 immediately after they lose their SIM card to add more security to their accounts.

How to Register for Vodafone M-pesa

Mobile money transfer is popular in Africa, where Kenyan Safaricom Mpesa is the global leader. Mobile money transfer services are cheaper than similar bank-based solutions, are faster and more convenient. Vodafone m-pesa users have the ability to carry out transactions 24/7/365, from the comfort of their homes and offices. Mobile money transfer has zero paper-work and less formalities when registering.

To register for Vodafone m-pesa service, one needs to be 18 years or older, be a registered Vodafone network user and have a valid address. A Rs 100 initial deposit is required upon successful registration.

Get registered for m-Pesa by visiting any M-pesa agent or store with a passport sized photo and proof of identity. Upon successful registration, you are given a 4 digit Start Key through SMS. Use the Start Key to activate the Vodafone m-pesa account by simply dialing *400#.

Vodafone M-pesa Services

There are many financial transactions you can do with your M-pesa account:

Send money to other m-pesa users
Receive and withdraw money
Send money to any bank account in India
Send money to other m-pesa users
Use Vodafone bill payment to pay utility bills
Top-up your airtime using m-pesa prepaid recharge
Deposit money into m-pesa account (use m-pesa as a bank)
Direct-To-Home (DTH) TV recharge

There is no minimum m-pesa balance required. To use Vodafone m-pesa, begin by dialing *400#.

How to Send Money with Vodafone M-pesa

Dial *400#
Enter phone number to send money to
Enter amount to transfer
Enter your m-pesa PIN, then enter 1 to confirm or 2 to cancel. You will receive a confirmation SMS after sending successfully.

How to Withdraw Money with Vodafone M-pesa

Walk to the nearest M-pesa agent
Dial *400#
Enter Agent code
Enter your m-pesa PIN
Enter 1 to confirm or 2 to cancel. You will immediately receive a confirmation SMS after which you collect the cash from that agent.