Tesco - Airtime Recharge

Modified on Tue, 22 Sep at 3:00 PM

What is mobile airtime recharge?

  • It lets you pay for your friend or family member's pay as you go mobile plan around the world, safely and securely
  • It is a way of supporting people from afar, giving them credit to make their own calls


What do I need before I send airtime recharge?

  • Enough credit on your Tesco International account
  • Or you can pay using your card, Google Pay,or Apple Pay


How do I send airtime recharge?

  • Tap on Services tab
  • Choose the country you are sending to
  • Tap on Airtime recharge
  • Search for the contact you are sending airtime recharge to and follow the steps
  • Choose the value you want to send, which shows you how much you are sending
  • You then receive confirmation that the transaction was successful


What happens after I send airtime recharge?

  • The credit is converted to local currency and added to your loved one's pay as you go balance, ready to use


Where can I see my previous transactions?

  • A record of your transactions is on the Services tab, along with the status of each one


Can I send airtime recharge to a UK mobile?

  • No. Airtime recharge is not available to UK mobiles


Can I reverse transaction if I send it to the wrong number?

  • No. Once credit has been transferred to another pay as you go user, it cannot be reversed
  • Check the number carefully before you complete the transaction, as we cannot refund mistakes


How much is taken from my balance?

  • The full amount is deducted from your Tesco International app balance if you choose to pay with your balance


Can I use this service for my business?

  • No. This service is for private, non-commercial and personal use only


Do your airtime recharge pricings change?

  • Yes. We check our rates regularly to get you the best offers, so keep checking the app for updates


How do I contact customer services?

  • Chat to us via Help & Support in the app
  • Or email tescointernationalcalling@wavecrest.com


 

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