Have you ever been in a situation where a friend or family member is out of data, and you wish to help them?

Safaricom, one of Kenya’s leading telecom providers, offers the convenience of buying data bundles for another number, allowing you to gift data and stay connected with family and friends.

With Safaricom, you can easily buy data bundles for another number. But how does it work? Let’s delve in.

Understanding Safaricom Data Bundles

Before we dive into the details of buying Safaricom data bundles for another number, let’s take a moment to understand the different data bundle options available to Safaricom subscribers. Safaricom offers various data bundles to suit diverse needs and preferences.

These bundles can be categorized into Daily Plans, Weekly Plans, Monthly Data Plans, and Blaze Bundles.

1. Daily Plan

7MB + 7SMS for 5/= with 7 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
15MB + 15SMS for 10/= with 15 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
50MB + 50SMS + WhatsApp for 20/= with 50 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
150MB + 150SMS + WhatsApp for 50/= with 150 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
500MB + 500SMS + WhatsApp for 99/= with 500 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours

2. Weekly Plan

100MB for 50/= with 100 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
350MB + WhatsApp for 99/= with 350 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
1GB + WhatsApp for 250/= with 1,000 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
3GB + WhatsApp for 500/= with 3,000 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days

3. Monthly Data Plans

350MB for 250/= with 350 Bonga Points, valid for 30 days
2GB + WhatsApp for 500/= with 2,000 Bonga Points, valid for 30 days
5GB + WhatsApp for 1,000/= with 5,000 Bonga Points, valid for 30 days
15GB + WhatsApp for 2,000/= with 15,000 Bonga Points, valid for 30 days
25GB + WhatsApp for 3,000/= with 25,000 Bonga Points, valid for 30 days

4. Blaze Daily Bundle

25MB + 25SMS for 10/= with 25 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
70MB + 70SMS + WhatsApp for 20/= with 70 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
200MB + 200SMS + WhatsApp for 50/= with 200 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours
1GB + 200SMS + WhatsApp for 100/= with 1,000 Bonga Points, valid for 24 hours

5. Power Hour

Power Hour 250MB for 19/= with 250 Bonga Points, valid for 1 hour

6. Blaze Weekly Bundle

350MB + WhatsApp for 99/= with 350 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
1GB + WhatsApp for 1GB + WhatsApp for 250/= with 1,000 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
3GB + WhatsApp for 500/= with 3,000 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days
10GB + WhatsApp for 1,000/= with 10,000 Bonga Points, valid for 7 days

Now that we have a better understanding of the available data bundle options, let’s explore the different methods you can use to buy Safaricom data bundles for another number.

How To Buy Data Bundles For Another Number

Using *456# USSD Codes

Dial *456# and press the call button.
Select option 1 for Buy.
Choose option 3 for Data Bundles. Alternatively, you can dial 4561*3# and follow the prompts.
Enter 98 to view more items on the menu.
Select option 13 for Buy for Other Number.
Enter the recipient’s number.
You will be prompted to confirm the data bundle purchase. Reply with 1 (Accept) or 2 (Decline).
Select the preferred payment method. You can pay via M-PESA or Safaricom airtime.