Have you ever found yourself in a fix due to lack of mobile balance when you are most in need of it? You were about to place an important phone call, book a taxi or send a short message when you suddenly noticed that your Etisalat connection stopped functioning because of the lack of credit. It is exactly why it is so important to understand how to fill an Etisalat card in the most appropriate way.
My name is ASAD ULLAH, and in this guide, I will demonstrate to you the four official ways that you can load your Etisalat card now:
- Load Etisalat Card Online (Website)
- Load Etisalat Card via My Etisalat UAE App
- Load Etisalat Card via USSD Code
- Load Etisalat Card via IVR (Call)
Method 1: Load Etisalat Card Online
Visit the Official Etisalat Website
- Open your browser and go to Etisalat UAE’s recharge page.
- Ensure that you are on the UAE version.
Choose Mobile Recharge
- Select Mobile Prepaid Recharge from the options.
Enter Your Details
- Enter your Etisalat mobile number.
- Write in the PIN code of 14 digits and sit on your recharge card.
Confirm & Recharge
- Click Recharge Now.
- In seconds, you will receive an SMS confirmation of receipt of your recharge.
Method 2: Load Etisalat Card via My Etisalat UAE App
My Etisalat UAE app is easy to operate, clean, and full of features such as offers, packages, and balance history.
Download the App
- Visit App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
- Find and download My Etisalat UAE.
Open Recharge Option
- Once inside, tap on Recharge.
- Choose Recharge with Card.
Enter Card Information
- To get the PIN, scratch your card.
- Enter your number (if not auto-filled).
- Type the PIN into the box.
Confirm & Receive Balance
- Tap Recharge.
- You will receive an SMS once about your new balance.
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Method 3: Load Etisalat Card via USSD Code
It is the quickest and easiest way; you do not require the internet, a smartphone, or even the app. Just your phone dialer and the card.
Scratch Your Card
- To reveal the 14-digit PIN code, scratch the card.
Dial the USSD Code
On your phone, dial:
*120*CardNumber#
- Example: If your Card Number is 12345678901234, type *120*12345678901234#.
Press Call & Wait
- Hit the call button.
- Your recharge will be done in seconds.
Confirmation SMS
- You will receive a text of your recharge and new balance.
Method 4: Load Etisalat Card
Dial the Etisalat Recharge Number
- Dial straight off the Etisalat line by dialing code 121.
Follow the Voice Prompts
- The system will step-by-step direct you.
- Select Recharge with Card.
Enter Card PIN
- When asked to enter the PIN, scratch your recharge card and key in the 14 digits.
Confirmation
- You’ll hear a success message.
- You will also be sent an SMS with your balance.
Extra Tips You’ll Thank Me For
- Balance: Dial: *121# or App.
- On behalf of others: Only need to type the mobile number of the other person on the site or application.
- Time saver: When you are frequently recharging your card, have the numbers in the app.
- Recharges abroad: Etisalat has a site where you can recharge even abroad- handy when you travel frequently.
FAQs
What is the way can I reload my Etisalat card?
You may charge through etisalat website, My etisalat UAE application, or dialing by calling: by dialing *120*PIN#.
What is the code for Etisalat *121#?
Balance After Recharging Dial *121# to check your prepaid balance immediately.
What are the ways of increasing my Etisalat balance?
To move credit in your Etisalat prepaid line to the Etisalat number in the UAE, Dial *108 1 #.
What is *108*1 Etisalat?
To send credit in your Etisalat prepaid line to an Etisalat number in the UAE, dial *108*1#.
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Final Thoughts
It is not as difficult to load an Etisalat card as many people would imagine. You like it online, through the application, by USSD, or by phone, Etisalat has got you. Personally, I alternate between the USSD and the app, based on my location.
But it was after trying all the four alternatives that I finally realized it is as simple a procedure as all. The only thing you need to do is to select the method that will suit your situation.
