How to recharge Etisalat SIM card

Etisalat is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and the leading one within the GCC (Gulf Countries Corporation). Its headquarters are in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and it was established in 1976. The carrier offers the fastest internet speed in the world and premium quality telecom services to more than 11.6 million customers. There are many plans available on its prepaid SIM card called Wasel. The company is quite hi-tech and has many ways to recharge its prepaid plans. Let’s find out how to recharge your Etisalat Wasel SIM card using different methods.

1. Recharge SIM Card Through My Etisalat Application

The steps to recharge your Wasel prepaid number using the My Etisalat App are:

1. Download My Etisalat UAE app from Play Store (for Android devices), App Store (on Apple devices), or App Gallery (for Huawei devices).
2. Install and open the app.
3. Register yourself using your Etisalat mobile number. If you have already registered, tap the Login button.
4. Enter your username and password, and hit the Login button.
5. Next, a page will ask you to accept Etisalat’s Terms and Conditions and Data Privacy Policy.
6. Agree to both terms and click the Accept button.
7. Next, it will ask you to enable fingerprint login. You can either hit the Enable button and register your fingerprint, or tap on the Ask Me Later button.
8. After that, you will see the main dashboard of the app showing your main balance amount and its validity.
9. Tap on the Recharge button in the top right corner of the dashboard.
10. Next, it will show you many top-ups like 5 AED, 10 AED, etc.
11. Select your desired top-up and tap the Next button.
12. After that, tap on the Pay With Card button before tapping on Next.
13. Enter your debit/credit card details and tap Pay.
14. Your recharge will be completed, and you will receive a message indicating a successful recharge. 

2. Recharging Via My Etisalat Self Care

You can easily recharge your Etisalat prepaid account through Etisalat’s online portal called My Etisalat Self Care without downloading any apps. You can access the website from your phone or laptop. Follow the simple steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of Etisalat.
2. Click on the Quick Pay option.
3. Enter your Etisalat SIM card phone number and click Next.
4. Select the mode of payment, like your debit card or credit card.
5. Enter the card details and proceed to pay. Once the recharge is done, you will receive a confirmation message.

3. Top Up Through Autopay Feature

The Autopay feature allows you to pay your Etisalat bills and prepaid recharges automatically on the date you choose. The amount will be deducted from your credit card after one-time registration. The steps to schedule this via the website are:

1. Log in to the Etisalat Self Care portal.
2. Click My Account, then My Etisalat.
3. Click on Setup Autopay.
4. Select the account you want to set up for auto payment for, and click on Setup.
5. Set your recharge date and the amount you want to pay on the date.
6. Click on Pay with cards.
7. Follow the instructions and fill in your credit card details to complete the process.

You can also do this via the aforementioned mobile app. Here’s what to do:

1. Open the app and click on the three-line menu in the top right corner.
2. Click on Bills and Payments option, then select the Auto Pay option.
3. Follow the instructions and fill out the credit card details to complete the process.

4. Recharging Using Top Up Cards and eVouchers

Recharging through eVouchers and recharge cards is a conventional offline method, which means you don’t need to have an internet connection to use it. You can easily buy an Etisalat recharge card/eVoucher from any outlet nearby and recharge it simply by dialing *120*recharge card code#.

5. Recharge Etisalat SIM Card Via Third-Party Websites

Recharging your Etisalat prepaid SIM card is possible through your bank account as well. To clarify, you can use your debit or credit card on third-party websites, e.g., SuperCharge. We have no affiliation and are merely demonstrating one of many choices. Follow these instructions:

1. Visit the official website of SuperCharge.
2. On the dashboard, you will see a dialog box asking for your information under Mobile Recharge.
3. Enter your Etisalat mobile number (the one you want to recharge) into the first box.
4. In the next box, select your operator — Etisalat.
5. In the next box, enter the desired recharge amount.
6. Click the Recharge Now button.
7. Next, a page will open and ask you to sign in with Facebook or your SuperCharge account. You can opt for either of the two. In case if you are new to SuperCharge, you can register yourself with it quickly.
8. After logging in, the page will ask you to type your payment details. It accepts credit, debit, and Samsung Pay cards issued only in the UAE.
9. After filling in your card details, click the Make Payment button.
10. Next, a page will show up where the relevant details you filled in the previous steps will be visible like Merchant Name, Amount, Date, and Card Number.
11. In the next box, it will ask for the Authentication Code sent to you on your mobile number and email address.
12. After entering the code, click on the Submit button. A “recharge successful!” notification will appear.

6. Topping Up Through Credit Transfer

As an Etisalat customer, you can easily perform data, international credit, and local credit transfers to other Etisalat users. You can also request to get credit from other Etisalat users (only for prepaid SIM customers). Let’s go over 4 methods to do this:

1. Data transfer can be done either through My Etisalat UAE app or by dialing #100# or #100*receiver’s number*data-amount# in multiples of 100 MB. For instance, transferring 2 GB would look like: #100*05XXXXXXX*2000#
2. International credit transfer is done via My Etisalat UAE application or by sending the international number of the receiver in the form of an SMS to 1700 (toll-free).
3. Local credit transfer is performed using the My Etisalat UAE app and by dialing *100*receiver’s mobile number*amount# to be transferred in AED (United Arab Emirates dirham).
4. Request for credit can be sent to other Etisalat prepaid users. Simply call *107*mobile number of the credit provider*amount-of-credit# in AED. The number you entered will get an SMS stating you need credit for the amount you asked for it in the previous step. To transfer the amount, the receiver needs to dial *100*your mobile number*amount# and press the send button.

Final Words

There are many more methods to recharge your Etisalat SIM card. For instance, you can use payment machines located in Etisalat outlets across the UAE. Moreover, you can top up your SIM card through your bank’s ATMs, internet banking, phone banking services, and more. After you do, regardless of the method, verify it by checking your Etisalat prepaid account balance.