All Etisalat Recharge Methods
Complete breakdown of every official way to top up your Etisalat (e&) prepaid SIM in the UAE — 2026 updated.
All methods listed below are official Etisalat channels.
Credit is added instantly for all digital methods. Voucher recharges may take up to 1 minute.
Online Recharge — etisalat.ae
Recommended 24/7
- Visit etisalat.ae and log in to My Account
- Go to Prepaid → Recharge
- Enter mobile number and choose amount
- Pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Amex
- Instant credit — confirmation SMS sent
- Can recharge any Etisalat prepaid number
My Etisalat App
Fastest iOS & Android
- Download "My Etisalat" from App Store / Google Play
- Log in with your Etisalat mobile number
- Tap Recharge → Select amount
- Pay with saved card or add new card
- Recharge in under 30 seconds
- Schedule recurring auto-recharge
Recharge Voucher / Scratch Card
Widely Available
- Buy at Etisalat stores, Carrefour, Lulu Hypermarket
- Available at petrol stations and supermarkets UAE-wide
- Scratch the card to reveal 14–16 digit PIN
- Dial *135*[PIN]# to activate, or enter via app/website
- Available in AED 30, 50, 100, 200, 500
- No internet or bank account required
USSD Self-Care (*101#)
No Internet Needed
- Dial *101# from your Etisalat SIM
- Select Recharge option from the menu
- Enter your recharge voucher PIN when prompted
- Works without internet connection
- Also available: balance check, plan info
- Free to dial — no charge for USSD menu
Etisalat Branch / Store
Walk-In
- Visit any Etisalat experience store in UAE
- Pay with cash, card, or mobile wallet
- Staff will recharge for you immediately
- Get help with plans, data add-ons, and more
- Available across all 7 UAE emirates
- Store locator at etisalat.ae/en/stores
ATM / Cash Deposit Machine
Bank Channel
- Use any UAE bank ATM supporting telecom top-up
- Select Payments → Telecom → Etisalat Prepaid
- Enter your Etisalat mobile number
- Enter amount and confirm with bank PIN
- Supported by ENBD, FAB, ADCB, and more
- Credit applied within minutes
Mobile Wallet (Apple Pay / Samsung Pay)
Modern
- Pay in My Etisalat app using Apple Pay or Samsung Pay
- No card number entry required — use Face ID / fingerprint
- Instant recharge with wallet confirmation
- Also supported: Google Pay
- Secure and PCI-DSS compliant
Third-Party Retailers & Online Stores
Convenient
- Authorized retailers: Noon, Amazon.ae, and select stores
- Digital vouchers delivered by email or SMS
- Enter PIN at *135*[PIN]# or on etisalat.ae
- Always buy from authorized resellers only
- Available in multiple denominations
Method Comparison
Compare all Etisalat recharge methods side by side.
| Method | Speed | Requires Internet | Pay With | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Etisalat App | ⚡ Instant | Yes | Card, Apple/Google Pay | Everyone |
| Online (etisalat.ae) | ⚡ Instant | Yes | Card | Desktop users |
| Recharge Voucher | ~1 min | No | Cash | No card holders |
| USSD *101# | ~1 min | No | Voucher PIN | No-internet areas |
| Etisalat Store | Instant | No | Cash / Card | In-person help |
| ATM | ~5 min | No | Bank debit | ATM users |