Kenya's straightforward way to turn mobile value into cash
DBS Kenya helps individuals and businesses convert, turn, swap, switch, reverse or sell unused Safaricom airtime, Safaricom Bonga Points, and Airtel airtime for M-Pesa cash. What used to sit unused on a SIM card becomes real money in your M-Pesa wallet within the same business day.
How the conversion process works
- Pick a service — Safaricom airtime, Bonga Points, or Airtel airtime.
- Fill in the conversion form with the sending phone number, amount, and your M-Pesa registered name (used only to verify your identity before we send funds).
- Review your USSD code, generated automatically based on your amount and our current receiving number.
- Dial the code to complete the airtime or Bonga Points transfer to DBS Kenya.
- Confirm the transfer on our website, and we process your M-Pesa payout during business hours.
Accepted airtime sources
We accept airtime and Bonga Points from a wide range of sources, including:
- Airtime gifts from friends, family, or colleagues
- Surplus airtime allowances from an employer
- Airtime won through radio station promotions
- Airtime accidentally purchased through a bank or mobile banking app that the bank is unable to reverse
Safety and trust
DBS Kenya never asks for your M-Pesa PIN, password, or one-time passcodes. All conversion requests are encrypted, validated, and logged with a unique reference number so you can track your request at any time. Our systems are built with rate limiting, spam filtering, and fraud protections to keep every transaction safe.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept enterprise (business) Safaricom airtime?
Yes — select "Enterprise Airtime" on the Safaricom conversion form and we'll generate the correct enterprise USSD code for you.
What name should I use on the form?
Use your full M-Pesa registered name exactly as it appears on your M-Pesa account (first and last name at minimum) so we can verify your identity before sending payment.
Can I convert airtime outside business hours?
Yes. Your request is saved immediately with "Pending" status and processed as soon as the next business period opens.
What happens after I submit a request?
You'll receive a reference number and a generated USSD code. Dial the code to send the airtime or points, confirm the transfer on our site, and we take it from there.