Top up a Kenya phone with crypto
Africa · Currency: KES · 5 operators supported
In one paragraph
You can top up all 5 major Kenya mobile operators (Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya, Equitel, Faiba Mobile) with Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero, USDT, and 8 more cryptocurrencies. No account creation, no email, no KYC. Credit is delivered to the line in under a minute.
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Kenya operators on Neloxi
Click any operator to start a top-up.
Denomination ranges
Available recharge amounts per operator, in KES.
| Operator | Type | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | both | KSh20 | KSh10,000 |
| Airtel Kenya | both | KSh20 | KSh5,000 |
| Telkom Kenya | prepaid | KSh20 | KSh5,000 |
| Equitel | both | KSh20 | KSh5,000 |
| Faiba Mobile | both | KSh20 | KSh5,000 |
Cryptocurrencies accepted for Kenya
All 12 cryptocurrencies Neloxi supports work on every Kenya operator. Pick the one your wallet holds.
Kenya top-up — FAQ
Which operators are supported in Kenya?
Neloxi supports 5 Kenya operators: Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom, Equitel, Faiba Mobile. Every operator accepts the same 12 cryptocurrencies and delivers credit in under a minute.
Do I need a Kenya phone number to send a top-up?
No. Neloxi is the buyer's location, not the recipient's. You can be anywhere in the world (except sanctioned jurisdictions and the US) and send credit to any Kenya number on a supported operator.
Which cryptocurrency should I use for a Kenya top-up?
For top-ups under KSh10,000 equivalent, Lightning Network is the cheapest and fastest. For larger top-ups, USDT-TRC20 keeps the price stable in dollars. For full payment privacy, Monero.
Is buying mobile credit with crypto legal in Kenya?
Yes. Mobile recharges are legal retail products in Kenya like everywhere else, and paying for them with cryptocurrency is also legal. Neloxi is not a money transmitter — it sells airtime, paid in crypto, with no exchange function.
What is the maximum amount I can recharge to a Kenya number?
It depends on the operator. The highest single denominations across Kenya operators range from KSh10,000 (most operators) down to KSh5,000. You can place multiple back-to-back orders if you need more.