How to buy Airtime with TymeBank using USSD & mobile app

TymeBank is making life easier for everyone in South Africa. They have included a number of value added services to their menu of items you can pay for online and offline. For instance, you can use either the TymenBank mobile banking app to pay for electricity vouchers, get data, buy airtime or SMS, and other necessities like Netflix and Spotify without any additional cost. In this guide we will show you exactly how to buy airtime and other services using the USSD code with TymeBank.

How to buy airtime with TymeBank

If you want to buy airtime with TymeBank, there are two quick methods you can use as explained below. It’s up to you to choose which one works best for you.

1. Buy airtime with TymeBank using USSD code

To buy airtime with TymeBank using USSD code is the simplest method that needs no high-end phone. You can do this using any simple mobile phone by following the steps below:

Go to your phone and just dial *120*543# to buy airtime. Note that Standard SMS rates apply with this method. However, if you do not have airtime, you can dial *130*543# to make a first time purchase for free. The difference between the two USSD codes is that you will be charged while using *120*543# but *130*543# is free of charge.

2. Buy airtime with TymeBank using the mobile banking app

On the other hand, you can also buy airtime with TymeBank using their mobile banking app available on Google play store. This method needs you to have a smartphone and the app already installed in your phone, and then follow the steps below:

• Go to your phone and log in to your TymeBank account using the mobile banking app
• Once the app has opened, simple tap “Buy”
• A new page will open displaying all the value added services you can purchase using TymeBank mobile banking app including electricity, Netflix and Spotify vouchers,
• Tap “Mobile” to buy prepaid airtime, data, or SMS bundles.
• You will need to specify the amount of data, airtime, or SMS you want before your request is processed successfully.

I don’t have a smartphone can I still buy airtime?

Yes, TymeBank allows you to buy airtime, data, or SMS bundles using their USSD code even without a smartphone. All you need to do is to go to your phone and dial using *120*543# or *130*543# to purchase airtime, data, or SMS bundles on your button phone.

Conclusion

That is how to buy airtime, data, SMS bundles, electricity, or Netflix vouchers with TymeBank USSD code or mobile banking app. Keep in mind the TymeBank also offers mobile personal loans in South Africa. To learn more, check out our previous guide on TymeBank.