How to recharge Du SIM card

Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company was rebranded as Du in 2007. The company was founded in 2005 and its headquarters are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the second-largest telecom company in the UAE after Etisalat, serving more than 6.7 million mobile subscribers across the country as of 2021. The company offers various postpaid and prepaid plans to its mobile subscribers. Likewise, Du provides various recharge methods for its prepaid SIM card users. In this article, you will get to know about those methods of recharging. Let’s explore this topic.

1. Refill DU SIM Card Through Quick Recharge Feature

The Quick Recharge feature is available on the official web portal of Du. This is the easiest online technique to recharge your Du prepaid SIM card without logging in or making an account. The only requirement? You must have a GCC/UAE-issued valid debit or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) and an internet connection. Follow the steps given below to recharge.

1. Visit the official Du website.
2. Click on the Recharge button.
3. Enter the desired Du prepaid number.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the desired top-up amount. Otherwise, fill out the amount in the Others section.
6. Click on the Get Credit button.
7. Enter your debit or credit card details like card number, name on the card, card expiry date, CVV/CVC.
8. Agree to the payment Terms & Conditions.
9. Click Recharge Now.
10. Wait for the recharge confirmation text on the Du number you have recharged.

2. Recharging Using Third-Party Websites/Apps

There are many third-party websites or apps available on the internet with permission to recharge the prepaid numbers of various operators. Ding, Super Charge, Recharge, and SEAGM are a few popular names in this category. Though we have no affiliation, we’ll show you ways to top up your Du SIM card through Super Charge:

1. Visit the official website of Super Charge.
2. Tap the Mobile Recharge option.
3. Enter the Du prepaid number you want to recharge.
4. Select Du as the operator.
5. Enter the desired top-up amount.
6. Click the Recharge Now button.
7. Log in using your registered email address and password. If you are a new user, then register yourself on the portal by clicking on the create your account option.
8. Next, choose your preferred mode of payment i.e., Debit Card, Credit Card, or Samsung Pay.
9. Enter the chosen card details such as card number, expiry date, and CVV.
   Tip. Check the box if you want to allow the website to remember your card details for the next time.
10. Click on the Make Payment button.
11. Wait for the recharge confirmation notification. Until then, don’t change the page by clicking the refresh, forward, or backward button.

3. Top Up Via USSD Codes

You can also renew the balance of your Du SIM card using certain USSD codes. This is applicable when you want to borrow credit or top-up through recharge/scratch cards. The following USSD codes will help you in recharging.

• *135*scratch card code# for normal recharge aka More Time. The balance can be used for all types of activities, and it is valid for a lifetime.
• *136* scratch card code# for more credit. The balance can be used for all kinds of activities, and the validity depends upon the current recharge plan.
• *138* scratch card code# for international usage only, and its validity depends upon the current international recharge plan.
• *131* scratch card number# for only data and the validity of the data remains for 30 days only.
• Dial *108# and then press 1 to borrow credit of 5 AED. The 5 AED amount will be deducted from your More Time with a 1 AED fee on the next recharge.
• Dial *108# and then press 2 to borrow credit of 5 AED automatically whenever your main balance is below 0.50 AED. The 5 AED amount will be deducted from your More Time with a 1 AED fee on the next recharge. To deactivate this service, SMS “AUTO OFF” to 1080.

4. Recharge Du SIM Card Using Balance Transfer

This option allows for recharging another Du prepaid number by transferring the balance from yours. Follow the simple instructions given below to exercise this option.

1. Open the dial pad of your phone.
2. Dial *121*recipient’s mobile number*amount in AED# from your Du prepaid SIM card.
3. Press the Send button.
4. Next, you will receive two options, 1 for sending balance and 2 to cancel the process.
5. Press 1 and tap the Send button.

Final Words

There are other ways to recharge your Du SIM cards such as through recharge machines, the Du app, and the official Du web portal. However, it is important to check your Du prepaid balance after recharging, no matter which method you use to renew your balance.