How to buy electricity using Capitec


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You may purchase electricity via the Capitec App or USSD code *120*3279# if you are registered for this service. To purchase prepaid electricity on the Capitec Bank app, follow the easy process below.



  1. Choose Transact
  2. Select Prepaid & enter your secret Remote Pin
  3. Select Add Mobile or Add Electricity & fill in the details
  4. Purchase Airtime or Electricity

You are required to have airtime/data to access the app, however your data/airtime usage will not be affected whilst using the app.