If you had no idea that you could purchase Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) tokens by using your Safaricom Bonga Ponits, then this is for You.
Safaricom Bonga points are the telecommunications giant’s loyalty reward platform for all its customers. Owners of Safaricom lines, use said Bonga Points to redeem mobile data, voice calls, as well other products on offer.
Thanks to a partnership between And now the relationship between the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) and Safaricom, users of Safaricom can now use their Bonga Points to redeem KPLC tokens.
When buying Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) units however, you should remember how Safaricom Bonga Points are calculated.
Safaricom Bonga Points are calculated at a ratio of 1:10 ratio. What this means is that for every 5 Bonga Points, you can buy or redeem products and services worth 1 Kenyan Shilling.
With the above information you should know that the minimum amount you need to buy KPLC tokens via Safaricom Bonga Points is 100 Kenyan Shillings meaning that you will need to have at least 1000 Bonga Points.
To check or confirm the conversion rate for Safaricom Bonga Points, simply dial *126*3# on your Safaricom line.
You can also find out the total number of points you have accumulated at any time by sending the word ‘POINTS’ to 124 or by dialling *124#.
Pre Paid Safaricom subscribers, can accurately check their total points one hour after the last airtime usage. For post paid subscribers, Bonga Points are credited to their Bonga accounts as soon as the call records have been updated on Safaricom’s system.
How To Buy KPLC Tokens Via Safaricom Bonga Points
To purchase your KPLC tokens with Bonga Points, simply:
- Dial *126# with your Safaricom line.
- Next, select the ‘Lipa na Bonga Points’ option.
- If you are getting your KPLC tokens from a tokens vendor and he or she has a Till Number available, select the ‘Buy Goods’ options.
- In a situation where there is no Till Number or where you are buying directly from Vendit or KPLC, select the ‘Paybill’ option.
- Next, type in the business number which is 888880.
- Once done, type in your account number which will be your meter number.
- Proceed to type in the amount you wish to purchase and then select ‘Send’.
- Type in your M-Pesa PIN.
And that’s it! You should receive confirmation messages as well as your tokens, shortly.
Bonga Points is a loyalty program for all Safaricom PrePay and PostPay subscribers. To enroll, just dial *126# on your Safaricom line. Once registered to the Programme, you will start earning your points immediately. 10 Free Bonga Points will be awarded to you instantaneously.
Registering your personal information when enrolling in to the Bonga Points program, gives you an additional 30 Bonga Points Free. To register your personal information, simply call Safaricom’s Customer Care service or visit any Safaricom Retail Centre.
The more you use your Safaricom line, the more Bonga points you will earn.
Bonga Points can also be used to redeem Merchandise at any Safaricom Retail Centre countrywide.
