A large number of bank transactions are made on a daily basis by different bank account holders under different banks. One of the many transactions made is the airtime purchase done by thousands of bank account owners on a regular basis.
With the number of airtime purchase transactions done on a daily basis, Nigerian banks have come up with several purchase methods to make the process generally smoother and easier for account holders.
Zenith bank is not an exception to this and has provided about three easy options for its account holders to purchase their airtime with speed and ease. Essentially, there are 3 methods for airtime purchase whether it’s a self-purchase transaction or a purchase for others.
How to buy airtime using the Zenith bank USSD code
The first way, I’ll touch on, to buy airtime from your Zenith bank account is to use the Zenith bank unique USSD code. This code allows the bank account holders to perform certain transactions with ease and the code is specific to the bank. The Zenith bank unique USSD code can be used to perform other transactions such as transferring money from one bank to another, paying bills, etc. To use the Zenith bank USSD code-*966# to purchase airtime, follow the steps outlined below:
- Dial *966# on your mobile device with the phone number linked to your bank account
- Choose airtime purchase from the options shown
- Choose whether it’s a self-purchase or purchase for others
- Follow the message prompts on your phone and respond with the appropriate numbers
- Enter your transaction pin when it is required
- Press send/enter when you’re done
The amount of airtime purchased will be sent to the phone number inputted during the transaction and a notification will be sent to this effect.
Another way to purchase airtime either for self or for others using the Zenith USSD code is to:
Dial:*966*amount of airtime to be purchased#
e.g. *966*500#. You’ll be asked to input your transaction pin and the purchase will be cleared once the correct pin is inputted.
This method is for self-purchase with the phone number registered directly to the bank account.
To purchase airtime for others using the USSD code:
Dial:*966*amount of airtime to be purchased*phone number of the receiver#
e.g. *966*500*08012345678#. You’ll be asked to input your pin and the transaction will be processed immediately once the correct pin is inputted.
The second way to purchase airtime from your Zenith bank account, either for yourself or someone else, is to use the Zenith bank mobile banking app.
Follow the steps outlined below to buy airtime with your Zenith mobile banking app:
- Launch and log into your Zenith mobile bank app
- Tap on the menu which is on the top left side of your screen
- Tap on buy airtime from the list of options shown
- Enter the phone number you want to purchase the airtime for
- Enter the amount you want to purchase
- Tap on go to process the transaction
- Enter your mobile pin to authenticate the transaction.
How to activate your Zenith mobile banking app
Before you are able to use the Zenith mobile banking app to purchase airtime, transfer money, pay bills, or for any other transactions you need to register and activate your account on the mobile banking app.
To register on the Zenith mobile banking app:
- Download the Zenith mobile banking app from the Google play store or iOS app store and launch the app.
If you’re registering as a Zenith bank internet banking user:
- Select internet banking user from the options
- Enter your Zenith bank account number
- Read and accept the bank’s terms and conditions
- Create a 6-digit numeric password at the prompt. This password will be used for consequent logins to the app.
- Create a 4-digit numeric pin at the prompt. This pin will be used to authenticate consequent transactions on the app.
- Enter your internet banking pin and token for authentication at the prompt
Once you’re done with the outlined steps, you’ll be redirected to the login page where you’ll need to enter your account number and password to access the mobile banking app.
If you’re registering as a non-internet banking user:
- Select non-internet banking user from the options and tap on I agree
- A one-time password(OTP) will be sent to your registered bank phone number and you’ll be prompted to input it
- Create a 6-digit numeric password at the prompt. This password will be used for consequent logins to the app.
- Create a 4-digit numeric pin at the prompt. This pin will be used to authenticate consequent transactions on the app.
- Another OTP will be sent and you’ll be prompted to input it
Once you’re done with the outlined steps, you’ll be redirected to the login page where you’ll need to enter your account number and password to access the mobile banking app.
