Convert Bonga Points to Mpesa Cash Instantly — No More Letting Free Money Sleep!

Ever stared at your Bonga Points balance and thought, “What exactly am I saving these for?” You’re not alone. Many Safaricom users are sitting on thousands of points that could actually be converted to real, usable cash — right now. Yes, you read that right. Not airtime, not bundles, not a discount on some random gadget you don’t need. Actual Bonga Points to Cash.

Let me walk you through how that works — and more importantly, why it’s the money move you didn’t know you needed.

So, What Are Bonga Points Really Worth?

You earn Bonga Points just by using Safaricom services — calls, SMS, data, M-Pesa transactions, the usual. It’s Safaricom’s version of loyalty rewards. The problem? Most people just let them gather dust. You might redeem 50 points for 20MB here and there, but it’s like using a KSh. 100 notes to light a jiko. It works, but… there’s a smarter way.

Currently, the standard redemption rate if you use the points directly via Safaricom is about KSh. 1 for every 20 Bonga Points. Not very exciting. But the open market, as they say, has other plans.

Wait — You Can Really Exchange Them for M-Pesa Cash?

Yes. Instantly. No bureaucracy, no waiting games. Thanks to third-party platforms like Waridi, you can now trade your Bonga Points for M-Pesa money. It’s like selling unused gift cards for cash — only this one’s local, mobile, and built for the Safaricom ecosystem.

Follow these quick steps:

1. Dial *126*2*2*4038069#
2. Enter the M-Pesa number receiving the cash
3. Input the amount you wish to convert
4. Enter your M-Pesa PIN to complete the transaction

Easy as chapati on Sunday.

But… Is This Legal? Or Just “Kenyan Creativity”?

Totally legal. Waridi, for instance, works like a marketplace — think of it like M-Pesa for points. You’re basically trading with someone who values your Bonga Points more than you do and is willing to pay for them.

Safaricom itself doesn’t block the transfer of points. In fact, it allows Bonga Point transfers through #126#. So there’s nothing shady about it — it’s just that many Kenyans don’t know they can monetize them this way.

Why Convert Instead of Redeem?

Here’s the thing: most of the items in Safaricom’s Bonga Points catalogue — earphones, flash disks, or some obscure phone accessory — aren’t really things you need. And even when they are, the pricing is… let’s just say, nostalgic for 2012.

On the flip side, you probably:

• Need fare for tomorrow
• Want to pay for Wi-Fi
• Owe someone 300 bob from last Friday’s chips and chicken

In moments like those, Mpesa beats “free earphones” every single time.

What’s the Catch?

Good question. Like any exchange, the rate isn’t 1:1. If you’re sitting on C Bonga Points, don’t expect KSh. 10,000 back. You’ll probably get around KSh. 1,380 to KSh. 1400, depending on the prevailing rates. Still — it’s money you didn’t have before. And it’s faster than convincing your cousin to refund that KSh. 1250, they “borrowed till payday.”

When Should You Consider Doing It?

Here are a few situations where converting Bonga Points to cash makes perfect sense:

• Mid-month blues: Running low on funds and need to top up something small? Bonga.
• Emergency expenses: A quick fare, lunch money, or airtime for someone.
• Gifting or donations: Want to send someone something small but can’t spend cash? Use Bonga Points and convert to M-Pesa in their name.

Final Thought — Don’t Let Your Points Die in Silence

You know what’s wild? Some Kenyans have over 20,000 Bonga Points just sitting. That’s like hoarding coins in a bucket — sure, it’s something, but it’s not doing anything.

The option to convert Bonga Points to Cash isn’t just convenient — it’s empowering. It puts a little financial flexibility in your hands without breaking your wallet. No more scrolling through catalogues of dusty Safaricom rewards, wondering if you should get a “free” penlight torch.

Turn your loyalty into liquidity. Your Bonga Points don’t have to just sit there like forgotten biscuits in a drawer. Put them to work — and let your phone start sending you money, not just notifications.

Try it out now:
Visit bonga.brainverse or download the Waridi App from the Play Store.
Check your points, transfer them, and get your cash — just like that.

Because sometimes, the money you’re looking for is already in your pocket… in points.

💡 Pro Tip: Check your Bonga Points’ cash value at Bonga calculator before converting