How to deposit on Betika?

According to data from the Betting Control and Licensing Board of Kenya, Betika is the 3^rd leading online betting site for the number of placed bets.  

That’s partly due to the ease of depositing money onto the website. But if you are new to the site, one question is probably running through your mind: How do you deposit on Betika?  

That’s where we come in. In this article, we will provide step-by-step guides on the depositing methods, including how to deposit on Betika via MPesa, Airtel Money, or the Betika website. 

Quick overview of depositing on Betika 

Ever wondered how to deposit on Betika in Kenya? Don’t worry, it’s actually easier than you think. 

In this section, we will take you through the steps to deposit into your Betika account using M-Pesa, Airtel Money, on the official website. Fortunately, Betika has a downloadable app which allows you to fund your account easily via your smartphone or tablet. 

Step-by-step guide to deposit money on Betika using M-Pesa paybill 

One of the quickest ways to deposit money on Betika involves Safaricom’s M-Pesa pay bill. Below is the process of depositing cash on Betika using M-Pesa pay bill: 

1. Navigate to the SIM card toolkit and select Lipa na M-Pesa. 
2. Press ‘Pay Bill.’ 
3. Enter business number 290290. 
4. Key in your Betika account number under ‘Account No.’ 
5. Enter the amount to deposit (minimum KES10). 
6. Key in your M-Pesa PIN number, press ‘OK,’ and press ‘OK’ on the pop-up. 

Alternative methods for depositing on Betika 

You can use several methods to deposit money on this gambling site. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to deposit money on Betika. 

Method 1 – How to deposit on Betika website using a desktop computer 

1. Log into your account. 
2. Click the ‘Profile’ button at the top right corner of the Betika homepage. 
3. Navigate to the deposits section. 
4. Enter the amount you wish to deposit (KES10 or more), click the green ‘Deposit’ button underneath it, and unlock your phone. 
5. Depending on the phone number you used to register with Betika, an M-Pesa or Airtel Money pop-up will appear on your phone. 
6. Confirm the details of the transaction and enter your M-Pesa or Airtel Money PIN. Press ‘Send’ to complete the transaction. 

Follow the same procedure to deposit money using the Betika app. 

Method 2 – How to deposit on Betika using a mobile device 

In this section, we will reveal how to deposit on Betika using the mobile site: 

1. After logging into your account, press the ‘My Account’ tab. 
2. Press the ‘Deposit’ button. 
3. Enter the amount you wish to deposit (KES10 or more) and click the green ‘Top Up Now’ button underneath it. 
4. An M-Pesa or Airtel money pop-up will appear. 
5. Confirm the details of the transaction and enter your M-Pesa or Airtel Money PIN. Press ‘Send’ to complete the transaction. 

Method 3 – How to deposit on Betika using another number 

Follow these steps to top up cash on your Betika Account using Airtel: 

1. Open your Airtel SIM card toolkit. 
2. Select the option ‘Airtel Money.’ 
3. Then click ‘Make payments.’ 
4. Choose option 1: pay bill. 
5. Scroll to ‘Other’ option. 
6. Under the business name, type ‘BETIKA.’ Press ‘OK.’ 
7. Enter the amount to deposit and press ‘OK.’ 
8. Confirm your choice on the Airtel Money pop-up and select ‘OK.’ 
9. Enter your Airtel Money PIN and validate your choice. 
10. Under reference, enter the phone number you used to register with Betika/account number and press ‘OK.’ 

Method 4 – Quick deposit option on the full website 

This is the fastest way to deposit cash in your betting account. Follow these steps to complete the transaction. 

1. Log in to your account. 
2. Locate and click the yellow ‘Deposit’ button on the top right corner. 
3. On the pop-up window, enter the amount you wish to deposit (minimum KES10). Click the ‘Deposit’ button and unlock your phone. 
4. An M-Pesa or Airtel Money pop-up with the details of the transaction will appear on your phone. 
5. Confirm the details and enter your M-Pesa or Airtel Money PIN to validate the transaction. 

Method 5 – Betika paybill number 

On December 20, 2020, Betika announced it had integrated M-Pesa payments into its platform. This method allows you to deposit without logging into your account or app or launching the M-Pesa SIM card toolkit. 

One benefit of this method is you don’t have to be online to deposit cash. Here’s how to go about it: 

1. Open your phone app. 
2. Dial the USSD code *644# to open the Betika M-Pesa payment menu. 
3. Enter option 4: ‘Withdraw/Deposit.’ Press ‘Send.’ 
4. Key in option 1: ‘Deposit’ and select ‘Send.’ 
5. Enter the amount you wish to deposit (minimum KES10) and press ‘Send.’ 

You should receive a confirmation SMS of the transaction, and the amount you deposited will be displayed on your Betika betting account when you log in. 

Method 6 – On the Betika app 

The Betika app offers one of the more straightforward ways to deposit into your gambling account. Follow these steps to deposit cash on your Betika account using the Betika app: 

1. Open the app. 
2. Select ‘Profile’ at the bottom right. 
3. Enter the deposit amount, hit enter, and unlock your phone. 
4. Enter your PIN on the M-Pesa pop-up after confirming the transaction details. 

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