Have you ever needed to send mobile credit to a friend or loved one in another country? Perhaps they’ve run out of data or credit to call and need to stay connected. That’s where Ding comes in.
Thanks to the partnership between Western Union and Ding, you can now top-up a mobile phone number in over 150 countries using our money transfer app or website. This simple, fee-free service is available to users who want to top up a phone number anywhere in the world with just a few taps.
In this guide, we’ll explain how does Ding top-up work, showing how easy it is to send a top-up through Ding with Western Union.
What is Ding?
Ding is a leading international mobile top-up platform that allows you to send prepaid phone credit and data to anyone, globally. With Ding, your recipient can easily use this credit to make calls, send texts, or access data services, regardless of their location. It’s a fast and convenient way to keep loved ones connected.
As Western Union, we’ve partnered with Ding to integrate their top-up service directly into our app and website. This partnership allows you to quickly send mobile credit to others or top-up your own phone. This paired with our mobile wallet, you have even more options to manage and transfer money.
What’s a mobile top-up?
A mobile top-up is a simple way to add prepaid credit to a mobile phone number. This credit can be used to make calls, send texts, or access mobile data. For millions of people worldwide who rely on prepaid phones, mobile top-up keeps them connected without the need for a long-term contract.
Can I send a top-up to someone else?
With Western Union and Ding, you can easily send a top-up to someone else’s phone number. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or colleague, this service allows you to send prepaid credit in just a few simple steps. It’s a fast and reliable way to ensure your loved ones can make calls, send texts, or use mobile data when they need it most.
Are top-ups directly applied to the mobile phone number?
As soon as the top-up is completed, the prepaid credit is immediately applied to the recipient’s mobile phone number. There’s no waiting or extra steps required—your recipient will be instantly notified that their balance has been updated. They can start using the credit right away for calls, texts, or data.
Can I top-up my mobile phone number?
You can easily top-up your own mobile phone number, if you have a prepaid phone plan. Simply select your country, enter your mobile number, and choose the amount of prepaid credit or data you’d like to add. It’s a quick way to ensure you stay connected without needing a contract.
What are the mobile top-up steps?
So, how does Ding top-up work with Western Union? It’s quick and straightforward.
Navigate to mobile top-up
You can easily top-up your own mobile phone number, if you have a prepaid phone plan. Simply select your country, enter your mobile number, and choose the amount of prepaid credit or data you’d like to add. It’s a quick way to ensure you stay connected without needing a contract.
Select the country
Begin by selecting the country where the recipient’s mobile number is registered. With Ding and Western Union, you can send mobile credit to over 150 countries.
If you want to top-up your own mobile phone number, just select your country of residence. Note that this only works with prepaid phone plans.
Enter mobile phone number
For the recipient, simply input the mobile phone number you wish to top up. Double-check the number to ensure its correct, as the credit will be sent directly to this number.
If you’re topping up your own mobile phone, enter your own number in this field. This way, you can quickly add credit to your prepaid balance whenever you need it.
Select the amount
It’s time to choose the top-up amount. Ding works hard with operators all around the word to secure at least 2 times the promotions from operators, so you get great deals! Whether it’s just a little extra credit or a more substantial amount, you’ll have the right choice at your fingertips.
Confirm your order
Once you’ve chosen the top-up amount, confirm your order by entering your payment details. This includes your debit or credit card number, expiry date, CVV, and name on card. After confirming, the top-up will be processed instantly, and the credit will be added to the recipient’s or your phone.
Summary
Western Union’s partnership with Ding makes topping up a mobile phone in another country simple and accessible. Here’s a quick overview of sending a Ding top-up to a loved one or colleague:
- Open the Western Union app or website
- Select the “Mobile top-up” option
- Choose the recipient’s country
- Enter the recipient’s phone number
- Select the top-up amount
- Confirm and pay using a debit or credit card
- The top-up is instantly applied to the recipient’s phone
FAQs
Is Ding top-up anonymous?
No, a Ding top-up with Western Union is not anonymous. The recipient will know that they have received credit, and the sender’s identity is visible to them.
How do I send credit from Ding?
To send credit from Ding using Western Union, open the app or website and select “mobile top-up.” From there, follow the prompts to choose the country, enter the recipient’s phone number, and confirm the amount you wish to send.
