Airtel Kenya has upgraded its popular Kopa Credo service, making it even more accessible and beneficial for its prepaid subscribers. With just a quick dial to *544#, Airtel users can now access airtime or data bundle advances to stay connected whenever they need it most. Airtime Advances Made Easy for Airtel Subscribers
Airtel Kenya Ltd., a subsidiary of Airtel Africa (owned by Bharti Airtel), is the second largest telecommunications services provider in Kenya after Safaricom PLC. It has a customer base of over 21 million subscribers of the total 68.9 million subscribers in the Kenyan market equivalent to 30.4% market share. Airtel market share has been rising steadily over the last few years.
Airtel Kenya previously operated as Kencell, Celtel, and Zain before rebranding to Airtel in November 2010.
In 2010, Bharti Airtel acquired Zain Africa’s business for $10.7 billion. The acquisition deal covered Zain operations in 15 countries including Kenya but excluding Sudan and Morocco. The deal increased Bharti Airtel’s overall customer base to 180 million subscribers, including the 131 million subscribers it had in India in April 2010.
In the acquisition deal, Zain received $7.9 billion in cash, with Bharti Airtel assuming $1.7 billion of consolidated debt obligations.
In 2018, it was announced that Airtel Kenya was considering a merger with Telkom Kenya. Airtel Kenya backed out of the talks in June 2018.
As of 2024 its CEO is Ashish Malhotra.
Here’s what you need to know about the improved Kopa Credo service:
What is Kopa Credo?
Kopa Credo is a service that allows Airtel prepaid subscribers to borrow airtime or data bundles in advance. This airtime can be used for calls, SMS, or purchasing your favorite data bundles, ensuring uninterrupted communication and connectivity. Airtime Advances Made Easy for Airtel Subscribers
How It Works
- *Dial 544# to access the Kopa Credo menu.
- Select the airtime or bundle advance you want.
- Use the borrowed airtime or bundles as needed.
- Repay the amount on your next recharge.
Benefits of Kopa Credo
- Instant Access: Borrow airtime or bundles on the go without the need for lengthy processes.
- Flexibility: Choose from a wide range of airtime and bundle options tailored to your needs.
- Convenience: Easily repay the borrowed amount on your next top-up.
Kopa Credo Pricing and Service Fees
A 10% service fee is applied to all Kopa Credo transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the charges:
Airtime Advances
| Kopa Credo (Ksh) | Customer Airtime (Ksh) | Service Fee (Ksh) | Amount to be Recovered (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 15 | 13.5 | 1.5 | 15 |
| 20 | 18 | 2 | 20 |
| 30 | 27 | 3 | 30 |
| 50 | 45 | 5 | 50 |
| 60 | 54 | 6 | 60 |
| 100 | 90 | 10 | 100 |
| 150 | 135 | 15 | 150 |
Bundles and Offers
Tubonge Bundles:
| Product Name | Benefit | Validity | Price (Ksh) | Service Fee (Ksh) | Amount to be Recovered (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tubonge 20 Daily AllNet | 20 AllNet Mins, 50 OnNet Mins | 24 Hrs | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Tubonge 80 Weekly AllNet | 100 AllNet Mins, 350 OnNet Mins, 100 SMS | 7 Days | 80 | 8 | 88 |
| Tubonge 10 Daily OnNet | 40 OnNet Mins | 24 Hrs | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Tubonge 50 Weekly OnNet | 100 OnNet Mins/Day, 100 SMS/Day | 7 Days | 50 | 5 | 55 |
Amazing Bundles:
| Product Name | Benefit | Validity | Price (Ksh) | Service Fee (Ksh) | Amount to be Recovered (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Daily 20 | 200MB | 24 Hrs | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Amazing Daily 50 | 600MB + WhatsApp | 24 Hrs | 50 | 5 | 55 |
| Amazing Weekly 50 | 450MB + WhatsApp | 7 Days | 50 | 5 | 55 |
| Amazing Daily 99 | 2GB + WhatsApp | 24 Hrs | 99 | 9.9 | 108.9 |
Unliminet Bundles:
| Product Name | Benefit | Validity | Price (Ksh) | Service Fee (Ksh) | Amount to be Recovered (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unliminet Daily 20 | 100MB + 10 AllNet Minutes + 20 SMS | 24 Hrs | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Unliminet Weekly 50 | 200MB + 15 AllNet Minutes + 50 SMS | 7 Days | 50 | 5 | 55 |
Terms and Conditions
- Subscribers must be registered Airtel users.
- Borrowed airtime or bundles must be repaid in full before another request can be made.
- A 10% service fee is applied to all advances.
- Airtel reserves the right to deduct owed amounts from your airtime without prior consent.
Stay Connected with Kopa Credo
Kopa Credo is designed to ensure Airtel subscribers remain connected anytime, anywhere. With its wide range of flexible options and transparent terms, it has become an indispensable service for those needing instant airtime or data bundles. Dial *544# today and experience the convenience!