How to recharge STC SIM card

STC stands for Saudi Telecom Company, which is Saudi Arabia’s largest telecom operator. Apart from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it also operates in Bahrain and Kuwait. The company was formed in 1998, and currently, its headquarters are located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STC’s prepaid SIM card is popularly known as Sawa Prepaid. It offers many recharge plans and top-up options to its customers. Likewise, it provides many methods to recharge the STC SIM card. In this article, you will learn about these recharge methods in detail step-by-step.

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1. Recharging through Sawa Recharge Cards/e-Vouchers

Recharging through Sawa recharge cards is an offline method, which means you don’t require an internet connection, let alone a smartphone. All you need is good signal strength and an STC e-voucher/recharge card you can obtain from any STC outlet, local department store, retail shop, reseller store, and more. Once you get the recharge card, carefully scratch off the layer at the back using a coin or something similar. You will see the recharge code underneath. There are multiple ways to recharge your Sawa prepaid given below.

Dial *155*recharge code# from your STC prepaid SIM card.
Open your text messenger, type 155(space)recharge code, and send this SMS to 900.
Call 1500 from your STC prepaid number, follow the voice command, select recharge from the list, and then enter your recharge code.
Sign in to the Sawa’s official website, go to Sawa recharge page, enter the Sawa prepaid mobile number you want to recharge, and then enter the recharge code.

2. Top Up using MySTC Website

Recharging through the official website of STC is an online method. It neither requires you to go anywhere nor download and keep any app on your smart device. You can access the website through your computer or smartphone from any location, anytime. The steps to use this method to recharge your Sawa phone are:

Visit the official STC website.
Log in using your username and password.
Under the Select Account option, enter the Sawa prepaid number you want to recharge.
Click on the Recharge button.
Select the amount of recharge.
Select your preferred mode of payment from the provided options i.e., Mada, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Recharge Card.
Enter the card details (in case of recharge card, enter the recharge code) before clicking the Pay button.
After the process is complete, you will get a recharge confirmation message.

3. Recharge SIM Card via STC Self Service Machines

Follow the simple instructions to exercise this option:

Visit one of the STC Self Service Machines near you.
Select the Sawa Recharge option on it.
Enter the STC prepaid number you wish to recharge.
Enter your debit or credit card in the slot.
Fill in your PIN code.
Complete the payment procedure and wait for the recharge success message on the machine’s screen and your phone (as SMS).

4. Refill Balance through Bank ATMs

Here’s how recharging STC SIM cards using a Bank ATM works:

Visit your bank’s nearest ATM.
Enter your ATM card in the slot.
Enter your PIN.
Click on the Service Payment option.
Next, select the STC option.
Click Prepaid.
Enter your STC prepaid mobile number.
Enter the desired recharge amount.
Complete the payment procedure and wait for the recharge successful message.

5. Recharging using Amazon Website and Application

There are two ways to recharge your STC number using Amazon, i.e., through the website and or via the app. Let’s demonstrate the former option first.

Visit the Amazon’s official web portal.
Click the three-line All menu.
Click on the Mobile Recharge option.
Enter your STC mobile number.
Select STC as your operator.
Select the desired recharge amount.
Enter your email and password to log in. If you are a new user, register first.
Select your preferred mode of payment (Mastercard, Mada, Visa).
Click on the Place Your Order option.
Enter the card’s PIN.
Wait for the recharge confirmation email and SMS.

Utilize the Amazon Mobile App

To recharge using the Amazon app, follow the steps given here.

Download the Amazon app either from Play Store or App Store, depending upon your phone’s operating system.
Log in using your email ID and password. If you are a new user, create your Amazon account first.
From the home page, tap on the Recharge Your Mobile option.
Fill in your STC prepaid mobile number you want to recharge.
Select STC as your mobile operator.
Select the desired recharge amount.
Choose your preferred mode of payment (Visa, MasterCard, Mada).
Tap on the Place Your Order button.
Enter your payment card’s PIN.
Wait for the successful recharge confirmation notification on your email and SMS.

6. Renew Balance via MySTC Mobile Application

Follow the simple steps to recharge through MySTC mobile app:

Download and open MySTC app.
Create your account if you are a new user. If you already have an STC account, log in using email ID and password.
Tap on the Select Account option.
Enter your STC mobile number you want to recharge.
Tap the Recharge button.
Select your desired recharge amount.
Select the payment mode (Mada, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, Recharge Card).
Enter the card details, if you are using a recharge card then enter its code.
Tap the Pay button and wait for the recharge successful notification after the process is complete.

7. Recharge SIM Card through STC Pay Application

Instructions to recharge your STC prepaid using the STC Pay App are:

Download the STC Pay mobile app from the App Store or Play Store.
Login to your STC Pay account after entering your STC mobile number and PIN code.
From the bottom menu, click on the STC Corner option.
Click on the Recharge Sawa option.
Fill in the STC prepaid mobile number you want to recharge.
Select the desired recharge amount.
Make the payment from your digital wallet.

Whether you used this method or some other way to recharge your STC SIM card, remember to check your STC balance for proof of recharge.