In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become an essential part of communication and information. However, with this convenience comes an unwelcome guest: promotional messages. These unsolicited texts can be more than just a nuisance, as they can sometimes even lead to unexpected charges on your airtime. If you’re a Safaricom user tired of these intrusive messages, here’s a simple guide to help you regain control of your inbox.
Why You Should Consider Opting Out
Promotional SMS messages can be disruptive, especially when they arrive at inconvenient times (or any time, really). More concerning is that some of these messages may activate unwanted services that deduct from your airtime without your explicit consent. By opting out, you not only declutter your inbox but also protect your account balance.
How to Stop Promotional Messages on Safaricom
Safaricom has provided a straightforward method to opt out of promotional messages:
- Dial *456# on your phone.
- Select option 9: STOP.
- Choose option 5: MARKETING MESSAGES.
- Select option 1: STOP PROMOTIONAL MESSAGES.
- Enter the sender name you wish to stop.
Alternatively, for a more comprehensive solution:
- Dial *456#
- Select option 9: STOP.
- Choose option 5: MARKETING MESSAGES.
- Select option 2: STOP ALL PROMO MESSAGES.
This second method will block all promotional messages at once, saving you the trouble of entering individual sender names.
Additional Tips
- Before proceeding, it might be helpful to review your SMS inbox to identify specific senders you want to block.
- If you prefer to opt out of all promotional messages in one go, you can call Safaricom customer care at 100 for assistance.
- This method can also be used to opt out of Safaricom’s own promotional messages. Simply enter “Safaricom” as the sender name when prompted.
A word of caution: be aware that opting out of Safaricom’s promotional messages means you won’t receive notifications about new offers or promotions. While this reduces clutter, you might miss out on potentially beneficial deals.
