Bulk Airtime Distribution APIBulk Airtime Distribution API
Bulk airtime API from Celcom Africa lets businesses distribute airtime top-ups instantly across African networks - for loyalty rewards, survey incentives, and promotional campaigns.
Bulk airtime API for instant top-ups across African networks - loyalty rewards, survey incentives, and B2B distribution.
Trusted across African enterprises
Trusted by Aar, Bidco, Creditinfo, Devki, Dhl, Kengen, Kimisitu, Muthokinju, Pathcare, Premier Hosp, Royal Milk, Safeboda, U&I Microfinance, Unaitas, Unicef, Username, Usernamesacco, Yego
Why businesses choose Celcom Africa's Bulk Airtime
One African messaging stack - routes, compliance, and delivery tools that work together.
Multi-network top-up
Send airtime to Safaricom, MTN, Airtel, Vodacom, and other major networks from one API.
Instant delivery
Airtime credits land on the recipient's phone within seconds of API call.
Rewards integration
Connect to loyalty platforms, survey tools, and promotional campaign systems.
Bulk distribution
Top up thousands of recipients in a single API batch or scheduled run.
Balance management
Fund your airtime wallet and monitor distribution via dashboard or API.
Reporting
Track every top-up with delivery confirmation and exportable transaction logs.
Airtime is Africa's universal reward
Airtime crosses every demographic - urban and rural, smartphone and feature phone. For surveys, loyalty, and promotions, top-ups deliver instant gratification at scale.
- Instant credit after API success
- Batch distribution for thousands of recipients
- Transaction logs for reconciliation
How Bulk Airtime works
- 1
Fund your wallet
Top up your airtime distribution balance via bank transfer or mobile money.
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Integrate the API
Connect your loyalty platform, survey tool, or backend via REST API.
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Trigger top-ups
Send airtime automatically when a reward is earned, survey completed, or promotion claimed.
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Instant delivery
Airtime credits the recipient's phone on their network within seconds.
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Reconcile
Export transaction logs and monitor wallet balance via dashboard or API.
Common use cases
From Nairobi fintechs to Lagos retailers - teams across Africa run customer-critical messaging on Celcom every day.
- Customer loyalty and rewards programme top-ups
- Survey and research participant incentives
- Promotional campaign airtime giveaways
- Field agent and distributor commission payments
- Contest and competition prize distribution
Frequently asked questions
Which networks support bulk airtime top-up?
We support major networks including Safaricom, MTN, Airtel, and Vodacom across our operating markets.
How fast is airtime delivery?
Top-ups typically credit within seconds of the API call completing successfully.
Can I automate airtime rewards from my app?
Yes. The REST API integrates with any backend to trigger top-ups on events like survey completion or loyalty milestones.
Is there a minimum top-up amount?
Minimum amounts vary by network, typically from small denominations suitable for micro-rewards.
How is bulk airtime priced?
You fund a wallet at face value plus a small service fee. See our pricing page for current rates.
Industries and African markets
Start distributing airtime rewards
Integrate the API and reward your customers instantly.
Wallet-based pricing with transparent service fees. REST API, webhooks, and ready-made plugins connect Celcom to your existing systems.