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Buy prepaid electricity with just your phone

Easy access to credit
New municipalities

You can now buy from newly added municipalities. Check if your municipality is on the  list.

Earn attractive interest rates
Simple

Easily top up on your Banking App, ChatWallet, Online or Cellphone Banking.

Lump sum death benefit included
Convenient

Get prepaid electricity on-the-go, 24/7.


Power up in seconds

Banking App

Online Banking

Cellphone Banking

ChatWallet

  • Banking App

    1. Log in to your Absa Banking App
    2. Tap Buy Electricity on your home screen 
    3. Tap Buy for someone new
    4. Follow the prompts

  • Online Banking

    1. Log in to Absa Online
    2. Click or tap Buy at the top of your screen
    3. Select PrePaid electricity
    4. Click or tap Buy for someone new
    5. Follow the prompts 

  • Cellphone Banking

    1. Dial *120*2272#
    2. Enter your 5-digit PIN
    3. Type 2 to select Prepaid 
    4. Type 2 to select Electricity
    5. Follow the prompts

  • ChatWallet

    1. WhatsApp Hi to Absa ChatWallet (086000 2428)
    2. Type in your ChatWallet PIN
    3. Tap Menu
    4. Choose Buy
    5. Choose Electricity
    6. Follow the prompts

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Need more help?

For more information visit our Self-service section

Contact us:

Call us on: 0860 111 123 
Cellphone Banking dial:*120*2272#