Koko has revolutionized the way households cook in Kenya. It is one of the most cost-effective, sustainable, and affordable cooking solutions. The platform supports cashless payments, and you can only purchase fuel using the till number or automatically via the myKOKO app. But do you know how to purchase the fuel using the Koko till number?
Koko is a global leader in clean ethanol cooking fuel and cooking products. The company was founded in 2014 and has expanded its operations to cover more than 780,000 households in Kenya. The bioethanol fuel can be purchased at fueling points located in stores across the country.
How do you pay for Koko cooker?
If you have decided to transition to Koko fuel, the first thing you need to do is purchase the cooker. The cooker costs Kshs 1715. You can purchase the cooker using the Koko till number or the myKOKO app, which is available on PlayStore. Here is a simple procedure you should follow to pay for the Koko cooker using the till number.
- Go to the M-Pesa menu on your phone.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa.
- Choose the Buy Goods and Services option.
- You will be prompted to enter the Koko till number, which is 556688.
- Enter the amount. You can pay Kshs 1715 once or deposit small amounts until you achieve your target.
- Enter your M-Pesa pin.
- If the transaction is successful, you will receive a confirmation message on your phone.
How do you refill Koko fuel?
After you have purchased the cooker, you need to refill the canister. There are several options that you have at your disposal to refill the Koko canister. You can refill the canister using the Koko till number in Kenya or automatically using the Koko app.
Here is a simple procedure you should follow to refill the canister using the till number.
- Go to the M-Pesa menu on your phone.
- Select Lipa na M-Pesa.
- Choose the Buy Goods and Services option.
- You will be prompted to enter the Koko till number, which is 556688.
- Enter the amount that you wish to refill.
- Enter your M-Pesa pin.
- If the transaction is successful, you will receive a confirmation message on your phone.
How to pay Koko using another number
It is important to note that the till number option only works when you use the phone number you used to register on Koko. You cannot use a different phone number to refill the canister using this option. But what should you do if you cannot access your phone number? The only option that you have is to transfer Koko credit.
So, how do I transfer my Koko credit to another number? There are two options. You can transfer credit using the Share Credit option on the app. Alternatively, dial the USSD code *724# and then select the Transfer Credit option from the menu that pops up on the screen.
Koko balance check
When using Koko, you need to check your balance to know if there is enough amount in your account to refill the canister. The balance is automatically displayed when you log in to your Koko account using the app.
If you have not installed the myKOKO app, you can check the balance using the Koko USSD code *724#. When you dial the USSD code, you should choose the Check Account Balance from the list of menu items on the screen.
Koko till number - Wrapping up
You now know the Koko Till Number to use when purchasing fuel through mobile money. The process of refilling Koko fuel is straightforward, and it is facilitated through the M-Pesa payment system. You can easily check the balance using the provided USSD code to know if you have successfully topped up your Koko account.
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