How To Sell Airtime (Airtime Transfer) To A Customer On Telecel Agent SIM

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Running an agent business means time is money, and every extra second a customer waits feels like an hour. SaylorPay removes the slow, repetitive dialing and replaces it with smooth automated steps that help you process transactions faster and serve more customers in less time.

Before you begin, Telecel requires a Telecel Agent Operator ID for specific agent transactions. SaylorPay makes this setup simple so you only do it once - after that, you work seamlessly.



Step 1: Launch the SaylorPay App

From the SaylorPay main menu, select “Agent Dashboard”.
This will take you to the Agent page.



Step 2: Select Agent SIM

On the Agent Dashboard page, select “Telecel” as the network to process the airtime transfer from.


First-time setup:
Some Telecel agent transactions require your 3-digit Telecel Agent Operator ID.
If you haven’t set it yet:

Tap “Agent Info Section”

Enter your Operator ID, Business Name, and Business Email

A verification code will be sent to your email - enter the OTP and tap “Save & Verify.”



Once verified, you won’t need to do this again, your credentials stay securely saved for all future transactions.



Step 3: Enter Customer phone number

Input the phone number of the customer to sell airtime to.



Step 4: Enter Airtime Amount

Enter the airtime amount to sell to the customer



Step 5: Initiate Airtime Transfer

Locate and tap on “Airtime Transfer” from the quick action tools.

SaylorPay automatically handles the entire USSD dialing and input process in the background.



Step 6: Approve the Transfer
When prompted, enter your Agent PIN to authorize and complete the transaction.


And just like that – you’re done.

Airtime transferred, customer served, no fumbling with codes, no scrolling through long menus.
SaylorPay helps you work faster, serve more customers, and reduce queue time - so your business runs smoother and smarter every single day.

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