Do you want to create a website? If yes, then you must consider registering a domain. A domain name is the name of the website that comes after the www for web addresses or @ for emails. Now that you have the domain set, let us figure out how you can pay for it. Using mobile money is safe and instant. In this article, ugtechmag shows you how to buy a domain and hosting service using mobile money on MTN & Airtel step by step.
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How to Buy Domain and Hosting Service using MTN Mobile Money.
STEP 1
First, you need to register for MTN MoMo Card or MTN Mastercard. The MTN MoMocard can be used on all merchant platforms that consent to Mastercard service worldwide. Just like a debit card that is allied to a bank account, the MTN MoMocard is connected to the customer’s MTN MoMo account and the service is available for all mobile phone types.
How to Create MTN MoMocard?
- Dial *165*70#, then OK.
- Enter option 1, Create MTN MoMoCard.
- You will be charged UGX 1000 for the MoMocard. Input your pin to confirm.
- MTN MoMocard will be created instantly. All MoMocard details will be sent to the customer via SMS. The information will include 16-digit card number, Expiry Date and Security code (CVV).
NOTE:
The MTN MoMocard is only valid for 30 days. Each MoMocard purchase costs UGX 1000.
The MTN MoMocard has a maximum value of UGX 3,000,000 only available for online payments.
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STEP 2
Visit any reputable domain registrar website of your choice. Click sign up to create an account. Then go ahead to search and register a domain extension or web hosting. Follow the prompts until the payment step.
STEP 3
Enter billing details, including your full name as per mobile money registration, card number, Expiration date, and security code sent to you via SMS. Tap continue to complete payment. The money will be deducted from your MoMocard. In case you lost the details, dial *165*70#, and select View details.
How to Buy Domain and Hosting service using Airtel Money.
STEP 1
First, you need to register for AirtelMoney Mastercard. The AirtelMoney Mastercard is a virtual card that can be used on all merchant platforms that consent to Mastercard service worldwide. Like a debit card that is allied to a bank account, the AirtelMoney Master card is connected to the customer’s AirtelMoney account. The service is available for all mobile phone types.
How to Create Airtel Money Mastercard?
- Dial *185*7# via Airtel.
- Choose option 9, AirtelMoney Mastercard.
- Select option 1, Get a Card.
- Enter AirtelMoney PIN to continue. UGX 1000 will be charged to your account for Mastercard purchases.
- The Mastercard information will be sent to your phone via SMS.
NOTE:
- The AirtelMoney Mastercard is only valid for 30 days.
- Each AirtelMoney Mastercard purchase costs UGX 1000.
- The AirtelMoney Mastercard has a maximum value of UGX 3,000,000 only available for online payments.
- Dial *185*7*9*2# to review details.
STEP 2
Visit any reputable domain registrar website of your choice. Click sign up to create an account. Then go-ahead to search and register a domain extension or web hosting. Follow prompts until payment step.
STEP 3
Enter billing details including your full names as per mobile money registration, card number, Expiration date, and security code sent to you via SMS after the AirtelMoney Mastercard purchase. Tap continue to complete payment. The money will be deducted from your Airtel.