Introduction

Welcome to TalkNTalk Developer APIs

Your comprehensive guide to SMS, Airtime, Data, and WhatsApp integration


Welcome to TalkNTalk

Thank you for choosing TalkNTalk, your premier solution for automating communications and simplifying message delivery at scale. This documentation serves as your comprehensive guide to seamlessly integrating SMS messaging, Airtime top-ups, Data bundles, and WhatsApp messaging into your applications and workflows.

TalkNTalk empowers businesses and developers with a simplified API and aggregation service, catering to diverse communication channels. Whether you operate an e-commerce platform, a subscription service, a fintech product, or any business model that relies on customer communication, TalkNTalk is the go-to solution for enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring a seamless messaging experience.

In this documentation, you will find detailed information on how to integrate our API into your systems, enabling you to leverage the full potential of TalkNTalk's capabilities. We provide step-by-step instructions, code samples, and comprehensive explanations to facilitate a smooth integration process.

Thank you for choosing TalkNTalk. Let's get started on optimising your communication workflows!


What You Can Do

ServiceDescription
SMSSend single or bulk SMS messages to any network in Kenya and beyond
AirtimeInstantly top up airtime for Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom numbers
Data BundlesPurchase and send data bundles directly to subscribers
WhatsAppSend WhatsApp messages and notifications via the official API

Sandbox Testing

SMS

New to TalkNTalk? We provide a staging device you can link to your account to start testing SMS right away — no balance required. Once linked, you can send up to 20 free messages to verify your integration end-to-end before going live.

To request SMS sandbox access, reach out to our team and we'll get you set up:

Request SMS Sandbox Access on WhatsApp → (opens in a new tab)

WhatsApp

We also offer a WhatsApp sandbox so you can test your WhatsApp integration without setting up a production number. The sandbox is available immediately — no request needed. Simply connect your number to the sandbox and start sending test messages.

Note: WhatsApp sandbox messages are limited in content for testing purposes. Full message types and templates are available once you go live with a verified WhatsApp Business number.


Support

Need help? Email us at info@talkntalk.africa and our team will get back to you promptly.