How to recharge Omantel SIM card

Omantel’s official name is Oman Telecommunications Company. It is the first and the largest service provider in Oman. The Omani government holds a 51% stake in the company. The company was founded in 1996 and its headquarters are situated in Muscat, the capital of Oman. It is also the first telecom company in Oman to launch a 5G network. It offers both postpaid and prepaid mobile telecommunications services in the country. Omantel also provides multiple ways to recharge its prepaid SIM card, which you are going to know about after this article. Without a further delay, let’s look into the various methods to recharge your Omantel prepaid SIM card.

1. Recharging Through Scratch Card

Recharging your Omantel prepaid SIM card through scratch cards/e-vouchers is the quickest and the most convenient method. It is entirely offline, hence you don’t require any internet connection or even a smartphone. All you need is an Omantel scratch card, an Omantel prepaid SIM card, good signal strength. With that in tow, follow the simple steps given below.

1. Dial *101*voucher code# from the Omantel number.
2. Press the Send button.
3. Wait for the recharge confirmation text.

If you want to use the calling function, just dial 1233 and follow the voice command to enter the recharge code.

2. Recharge SIM Card Using the Omantel Web Portal

The official website of Omantel lets you recharge your Omantel prepaid number online if you have a debit or credit card with a sufficient balance/credit limit in it. Moreover, you don’t need to log in or create an account using this method. Follow the simple steps given below to recharge.

1. Visit the official website of Omantel.
2. Click on the Home tab.
3. Enter your Omantel prepaid number.
4. Enter the desired recharge amount.
5. Click on the Next button.
6. Enter your credit or debit card information like card number, expiry date, and CVV.
7. Click on the Next button.
8. Wait for the recharge successful text.

Omantel accepts Visa and MasterCard debit and credit cards issued by any Omani bank. There is no minimum limit of top-up amount, but the maximum top-up amount limit is 10 OMR (Omani Rial).

3. Refill Balance Via Third-Party Websites/Apps

There are many websites and apps which are not designed or created by Omantel, but they are permitted to recharge your Omantel prepaid number. These websites lure customers through lucrative rewards and offers. SEAGM, Recharge, Ding, DoctorSIM, and GoRecharge are some notable sites in this regard. In this article, we are going to talk about the steps to recharge using the GoRecharge website. Therefore, to do so, follow the instructions below.

1. Visit the official website of GoRecharge.
2. Log in to your account or register if you are a new user.
3. After logging in, select Oman as your country.
4. Enter the Omantel prepaid number you wish to recharge.
5. Select Omantel as your operator.
6. Check your recharge plan out of all the given Omantel prepaid offers.
7. Choose the Omani Rial as the currency.
8. Enter the top-up amount.
9. Select your preferred mode of payment.
10. Complete the payment procedure and wait for the recharge confirmation notification.

4. Recharge SIM Card Via Omantel Balance Transfer

To transfer credit balance from one Omantel prepaid number to another, follow the steps below:

1. Dial *440*1234*Omantel recipient number*amount in Baiza# from your Omantel prepaid number.
2. Press the Call/Send button.
3. Once the balance is shared successfully, both the sender and the receiver will get the recharge confirmation text.

Although 1234 is the default PIN to share the balance, you can also change the PIN by dialing *441*1234*New PIN#. Omani Rial is the official currency of Oman, and Baiza is the subunit of Omani Rial. 1000 Baizas make 1 Omani Rial. It is important to note while sharing the balance that the maximum transfer you can make per day is 24 OMR and the maximum daily limit is 50 OMR. The minimum transfer you can make is 50 Baizas only. The transaction fee levied on each transaction is 20 Baizas.

5. Top Up Through Omantel Advance Balance Feature

Omantel won’t let you down in an emergency when you run out of balance and have no way to get a credit. In such a case, Omantel lends you an emergency loan balance of 500 Baizas if your main balance is 30 Baizas or lower. You can use this balance for local or international calls and SMS or data. The loan amount is recovered from you in the next top-up. Follow the below-given steps to get the emergency loan.

1. Once your balance gets lower than 30 Baizas you get an SMS from Omantel for an emergency loan. Either reply with Y to the SMS or type Y in compose message box.
2. Send the typed message to 91224.
3. Wait for the loan confirmation message.

Conclusion

There are other methods to recharge your Omantel prepaid number as well. However, all the major ways are already examined in this article. Whether you use the above procedures or something else, always remember to check your Omantel balance for confirmation. In case of any issues related to recharging, contact Omantel customer care by dialing 1234.