How to recharge in India

Top up your prepaid balance using any of the methods below. Amounts and availability vary by operator.

USSD Scratch Card

USSD

Recharge using a physical scratch card and a USSD code.

  1. Buy a scratch card
  2. Dial *123*<14-digit code>#
  3. Balance is added instantly

Retailer top-up

Retailer

Top up any amount at a nearby retailer via their mobile balance.

  1. Give your number to the retailer
  2. Tell the amount
  3. Receive an SMS confirmation

Paytm / PhonePe / GPay

Mobile Wallet

Recharge from a mobile wallet app instantly.

  1. Open the wallet app
  2. Choose Mobile Load
  3. Enter number & amount
  4. Confirm with PIN

Bank App / Internet Banking

Bank App

Top up through your bank's mobile app.

  1. Open your bank app
  2. Select Mobile Top-up
  3. Enter number & amount
  4. Authorize

Debit / Credit Card Online

Online Payment

Recharge on the operator's website or app using a card.

  1. Open the operator app/website
  2. Enter number & amount
  3. Pay with card