The idea – Lipa Mdogo Mdogo phones is that you can pay as little as 20 shillings a day and then you’re given a repayment plan up to a year.
Safaricom’s goal, being the largest telecom company in Kenya, is to create an avenue where everyone can enjoy the benefits of the Internet. Hence, the need to bring people who still use 2G and 3G devices to a much better and faster 4G network without breaking the bank.
With the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan, you can purchase your preferred smartphone by making a down payment between KSh 500 and 3000, then complete the payment in 9 months over manageable daily, weekly, or monthly installments.
The process is straightforward, too. First, you’ll have to check if you’re qualified by dialing *544#, then visit a nearby Safaricom shop to choose any of the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo phones and make a specified down payment. They’ll give you the phone, after which you can opt into any of their payment options according to your pocket size.
Qualifications for Lipa Mdogo Mdogo phones
1. Age requirements
Customers who qualify must be between 18 and 75, have been using their Safaricom line for at least one year, and have a favorable credit score.
2. You should have a good credit score
However, customers who are blacklisted on KCB M-Pesa, Mshwari, Okoa Jahazi, and Okoa data or locked due to fraud will NOT be able to participate. Safaricom will also help customers keep up with their payments with daily alerts to remind them of the remaining balance.
3. You must have been a Safaricom customer for at least a year.
4. You must be using a 2G or 3G feature or smartphone
How to enroll on Lipa Mdogo Mdogo
Once you meet these criteria, you can follow the procedures below to confirm your qualification for the service.
- Dial *544# on your Safaricom SIM card
- Select option 5 for “Lipa Mdogo Mdogo
- Select option 1 to accept the terms and conditions of the service
- Get an instant pop-up notification to confirm your eligibility
After that, you will accept the Terms and Conditions for the service before Safaricom informs you of the devices you can purchase.
When you have decided on the 4G device you want, you will be required to make a down payment through M-Pesa.
The final step will take place at your nearest Safaricom shop where your identity will be verified then your device will be set up and you can happily walk out with your device in hand.
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