School fees payments have undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from traditional bank queues to a swift and convenient process. Now, with just a few taps on your phone, you can effortlessly settle your child’s fees from wherever you are – be it at home or work. Embrace the ease and say goodbye to long queues. It should be noted that MTN Uganda already offers a similar solution using MoMo pay.
Parents or guardians can use either a smartphone or a basic feature phone to make payments directly to pay School fees with participating schools. There’s no need for specific student codes, just a few clicks after USSD code *185#, and you’re done.”
Schools need to complete some basic paperwork, including account opening forms from Airtel, providing National IDs of the Directors, school registration documents, licensing paperwork, and a TIN certificate. It should be noted that there’s no charge for setting up a Collections account with Airtel Money to pay school fees.
When paying through *185#, parents can add the student’s name or number as a reference. Both parents and schools receive SMS notifications for successful payments, and schools get access to an online system to view payment details. In case of a wrong payment, it is advisable to contact Airtel’s customer support immediately via their number or email for assistance.
It is also important to highlight the importance of security. As technology advances, so do the tactics of fraudsters. Please remember, that Airtel staff will never ask for your PIN or OTP. Keep this information confidential to protect yourself.
