Why did I not get an M-PESA prompt when trying to top up?

Why did I not get an M-PESA prompt when trying to top up?

When topping up your Onit account using M-Pesa, you will receive a prompt from Safaricom. If you did not get this prompt, it could be due to an older SIM card or an outdated M-Pesa menu.

To update your M-PESA menu, follow the steps below to update your menu:

  1. Go to your SIM toolkit on your phone.
  2. Select M-PESA.
  3. Select My Account.
  4. Select Update Customer Menu.
  5. Enter your M-PESA PIN.
  6. Restart your device and try to top up again.

If this process fails, use please use the Paybill top-up option instead. If you are still having trouble, please reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help.

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