How to recharge Spark SIM card

Spark New Zealand Limited is the second-largest mobile operator in New Zealand. Until 2014, Spark was known as Telecom New Zealand. The company was founded in 1987 and its headquarters are located in Auckland, New Zealand. It offers various payment plains, mainly data and voice, to its users, and multiple ways of recharging balance. In this article, you will come to know about the various methods to recharge your Spark SIM card step-by-step. Let’s check out these techniques one by one.

1. Recharge SIM Card Using the Spark App

Using the Spark mobile application is perhaps the best way to recharge your Spark prepaid SIM phone number. The app is suitable for various other activities like checking your balance and validity, choosing the most suitable offers on top-ups and plans, and earning rewards. The application is available on both App Store and Google Play Store. Just download and install the app, create your Spark account, and follow the steps given below to recharge your Spark prepaid SIM card:

1. Open the app and tap the Menu button.
2. Select the My Spark option from the Menu.
3. Log in to your account.
4. On the billing screen, tap the option Top Up to recharge your number.
5. Select the top-up amount, ranging from 10 NZD to 100 NZD.
6. Pick the preferred mode of payment from the options given, i.e., Debit Card, Credit Card, and Voucher.
7. Slide the Pay button.
8. Wait for the recharge confirmation.

If you are a first-time Spark app user, you will need to add the debit/credit card details once. The app will remember the details automatically, and you won’t need to enter them during the next balance refill.

2. Recharging Through BNZ App

You can use the BNZ app for renewing your Spark prepaid SIM card balance too, provided you are a BNZ (Bank of New Zealand) customer. The app is available to both Apple users and Android users as well. The instructions to recharge the Spark prepaid number using the BNZ app are as follows:

1. Open the app and tap the three-line menu button.
2. Select the Top Up option.
3. Select the account you are going to pay from.
4. Enter the desired Spark prepaid number to recharge.
5. Select the top-up amount and press Top Up.
6. Tap the Confirm button.
7. Wait for the recharge confirmation text.

3. Refill Balance Using the Voucher

If you have a recharge voucher, and you want to refill your Spark SIM card balance without installing a mobile app, you can do so offline as well. This method is best suited when you have no internet or don’t possess a smartphone and are using a basic feature phone. In such cases, follow the steps given here.

1. Call *333 from your Spark prepaid number.
2. Follow the voice prompts and choose 1 for top up.
3. Enter the Spark prepaid number you want to recharge.
4. Select 1 to recharge using the voucher code.
5. Enter your voucher code when instructed.
6. Wait for the recharge confirmation text.

4. Recharging Through Credit/Debit Card Over the Phone

If you want to refill your balance using your debit/credit card without the internet, follow these steps:

1. Call *333 from your Spark prepaid number.
2. Follow the voice commands and select 1 for top-up.
3. Enter the Spark prepaid number you wish to recharge.
4. Select 2 over the voice command to top up using a debit/credit card.
5. Enter the desired top-up amount in the 10 NZD to 100 NZD range.
6. Select option 9 for recharge confirmation.
7. You will be directed to a secure payment facility to enter your card details.
8. After the payment process completes, wait for the recharge successful text on the number you have recharged.

5. Recharge SIM Card Via Spark Auto Top-Up Feature

Auto top-up is a feature that allows automatic recharging of your Spark number. You can do so by selecting a certain amount and a particular period. Follow these instructions to set up an auto top-up plan.

1. Open the Spark app and tap the Menu button.
2. Select the My Spark option.
3. Log in to access your Spark account.
4. Tap the message about your balance on the billing screen.
5. Tap Set An Auto Top-Up option.
6. Choose the auto top-up amount from 10 NZD to 100 NZD.
7. Select whether you want to top up every 4 weeks or when the balance is low.
8. Select the preferred mode of payment.
9. Review the auto top-up details and tap the Confirm button.

Conclusion

There are some other recharge methods like instant top up with POS (Point Of Sale) system, through bank ATMs, and via third-party websites and apps. Nevertheless, all the major recharge methods have been examined in this article. You should always check your Spark prepaid balance after recharging to make sure it was successful.