How to Register for Akiba Mkononi Account

Airtel Kenya’s Savings Service By United Bank of Africa

Akiba Mkononi courtesy of United Bank of Africa and Airtel money is here to give Safaricom’s M-shwari the much needed competition. The Akiba Mkononi will enable Airtel subscribers to save, with as little as KES.5, deposits/withdrawals and earn up to 7 percent interest. The provider claims Akiba Mkononi is one of the most attractive products currently in the country.

Akiba Mkononi customers have a chance to save from KES .5 – 140,000 daily on their UBA bank accounts using Airtel Money. To opt in, Airtel money customers need to dial *368# and follow prompts from their Airtel line.

What you need

• Your Id number
• Airtel line

How to Register for Akiba Mkononi account.

• Dial *368# On your Airtel handset
• Choose “register from the options and
• Input your identification document -ID, passport or alien ID number

How to Deposit to Akiba Mkononi Account.

1. Go to “Airtel money” on your phone
2. Pick “Make Payments” then, “Paybill”
3. Choose “others”
4. In Enter Business Name put the word “akiba” (exclude quotes)
5. Enter the amount (from 100)
6. Enter Airtel money PIN
7. The “Reference” will be your number in the format 254733122866 (use 254 and do not use + sign)

Check Akiba Mkononi Account Balance

1. Dial *368# on your Airtel handset,
2. Select ‘Mobile banking’ option, Reply with 1
3. Enter Airtel Money PIN
4. select ‘Check Balance’ option, Reply with 1
5. The balance will be displayed on your screen.

 Transfer Money from Akiba Mkononi Account to Airtel Money account.

1. Dial *368# on Airtel
2. select ‘Mobile banking’ option and Reply with 1
3. Input PIN
4. Select ‘Transfer to AirtelMoney’ option, Reply with 2
5. Input the amount you want to transfer.
6. Confirm your PIN