How to recharge Zong SIM card

CMPak is Pakistan based mobile network operator doing business under the brand name of Zong. Its owner is China Mobile, which is a Chinese telecom giant, and Zong is its 100% subsidiary. Zong is Pakistan’s second-largest GSM service provider with a customer base of 42 million, capturing 22% of the market share. The company was founded in 2008 and has its headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan. There are multiple ways to recharge your Zong prepaid SIM card, which we will discuss in this article one by one. Without further delay, let’s look into the various methods that let you recharge your Zong prepaid SIM.

1. Recharge SIM Card Through Local Zong Retailers

This method is suitable when you have no internet access, or you are not a tech-savvy person. It works even when you have no bank account or debit/credit card. It is a very simple method, that’s why even the elderly and children can use it to reload. The steps are quite simple.

1. Visit your nearest Zong retailer.
2. Ask the salesman to reload your Zong number with your desired top-up amount.
3. Hand over the money to them.
4. After the recharge is successful, you will receive the text message on your phone regarding recharge confirmation.

2. Renew Balance Through Scratch Card

This is also an offline method to reload your Zong prepaid number. Obtaining a Zong scratch card is a pretty easy task as you can easily find it at any Zong outlet or other retailers/mobile shops. The scratch card is available in the denomination of 100, 300, 500, and 1000 Pakistani Rupees. The steps to redeem your recharge card are given below.

1. Scratch the card carefully to reveal the recharge PIN.
2. Call 101 from your Zong prepaid number.
3. Follow the instructions on the voice-over.
4. Enter the recharge PIN when asked.
5. After the process is complete, you will receive a text confirming your recharge.

Alternatively, you can also redeem your recharge card following the steps given below.

1. Dial *101*recharge PIN# from your Zong prepaid number.
2. Press the Call/Send button.
3. Wait for the recharge confirmation text on your Zong prepaid number.

3. Recharge SIM Card Using the Zong Web Portal

Now we’re moving to an online method to recharge your Zong prepaid SIM card. In other words, you will need to have a device with internet access. You should also have a debit or credit card to pay for the recharge. It is an easy method as you neither need to go anywhere nor are you not required to download and keep any application for this. This technique is suitable when the working hours are over, and you need a recharge in an emergency. Follow the quick and easy steps given below to use this method.

1. Visit the official website of Zong.
2. On the homepage, click the Online Recharge button.
3. Enter the desired top-up amount.
4. Insert the Zong prepaid number you want to recharge.
5. Fill in your first name, last name, address, city name, email address, and the security code or captcha showing on your screen.
6. Click the Recharge button.
7. Review the recharge details carefully and then click the Confirm button.
8. You will receive a tracking ID on your phone as a text message.
9. Select your debit/credit card, i.e., Visa or Mastercard.
10. Enter the card details like card number, CVV, and expiry date.
11. Click the Pay button.
12. Your screen will show a recharge confirmation message, and you will also receive an SMS regarding the same.

4. Top Up Using The My Zong App

My Zong is the official mobile application of the company. It is a one-stop solution to manage your Zong account. You can download the app from Play Store or App Store, depending on your phone’s operating system. It is effortless to reload your Zong prepaid balance using the instructions below.

1. Open the app and log in to your Zong account. If you are a new user, create your account first and then log in.
2. On the home screen, you will see your balance. On that screen, tap the Recharge button.
3. After that, you will have two options to recharge, i.e., Online Recharge or Scratch Card.
4. If you choose Recharge Card option, enter the Zong prepaid mobile number you wish to renew balance for. Follow this up with the recharge code.
5. Click the Submit button.
6. If you select the Online Recharge option, enter the Zong prepaid number, recharge amount and tap the Select Payment Method button.
7. Select the mode of payment, i.e., Debit/Credit card, EasyPaisa, or Jazz Cash.
8. Enter the details of the mode of payment you have selected.
9. Enter the captcha shown on the screen.
10. Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
11. Tap the Continue button.
12. Review the recharge details carefully showing on your screen, and tap the Confirm Payment button below it.
13. A pop screen will show up to enter your MPIN (Mobile personal identification number). Enter it before tapping Send.
14. A text message will arrive, confirming your recharge. 

5. Refill Balance Using Easypaisa

Easypaisa app is a popular payment gateway in Pakistan. If you have an account on the platform, you can easily recharge your Zong prepaid number with this set of steps.

1. Open the Easypaisa app and log in.
2. Tap the main menu and then tap the Easyload button.
3. Enter the Zong prepaid number you wish to recharge.
4. Tap Next.
5. From the list of telecom operators, select Zong.
6. Enter the recharge amount and the tap on the Next button.
7. Your recharge will be successful, and you will receive the recharge confirmation SMS.

Conclusion

The methods discussed in this article are the most common ones. There are probably other methods to recharge your Zong prepaid number as well. Irrespective of the process you use, check your Zong balance after the recharge is done to make sure it went through without issues.