Swisscom is the leading mobile network operator, making it the most popular choice for those looking for a Swiss prepaid SIM card. Swisscom Prepaid SIMs are an excellent mobile connection method for both adults and youngsters, but they require constant credit balance checks and top-ups when the balance runs out.
In this guide, we’ll see how to check your Swisscom prepaid credit and the options available for recharging your phone.
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How to Check the Remaining Credit on a Swisscom SIM?
To check the remaining credit on your Swisscom prepaid SIM, you have two options: use the Swisscom Cockpit or send a free SMS.
Here's how to check your Swisscom credit in detail:
Via Cockpit Swisscom: Access the Swisscom Cockpit anytime and anywhere for free, even when your credit is exhausted. Simply go to cockpit.swisscom.ch and visit the credit section.
Via SMS: Send an SMS with the word “STATUS” to 444. In a few seconds, you will receive a response text message with your remaining credit.
Note: Your remaining credit has an expiration if the SIM card is disabled. The Swisscom prepaid SIM is disabled if you switch to another operator with number portability, do not use the SIM for 12 consecutive months, or abuse the prepaid service.
How to Top Up Swisscom Credit?
When you need to top up the prepaid credit of your Swisscom SIM, you can use several recharge options. You can either purchase a top-up voucher to activate later or directly top up online. Here are the different online recharge options available.
Swisscom Online Top-Up Options:
Cockpit: With your prepaid smartphone, connect to the Swisscom Cockpit, go to the prepaid credit section, and click on "Top-Up," entering the desired amount and payment method.
Swisscom Shop: Enter a Swisscom store to top up using all major credit cards, TWINT, or Swisscom bill.
My Swisscom: Log in to the Swisscom customer area to top up online, similar to the Cockpit.
Post Shop: Top up your Swisscom credit at post offices or purchase the top-up on the Post website by selecting the desired amount.
PostFinance: For PostFinance account holders, you can top up at the nearest Postomat or via the PostFinance app.
SBB: At automatic ticket machines in Swiss railway stations, you can top up your SIM.
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Choose from the following amounts and complete your online purchase:
How to Recharge Swisscom SIM Using Prepaid Voucher
To top up using a prepaid voucher, you need to have the recharge PIN. You can find a recharge PIN by purchasing a top-up voucher at one of the following stores: Coop, Migros, Denner, or K Kiosk.
To redeem the already purchased prepaid voucher, you can use one of these two methods:
Redeem Voucher via Cockpit: Connect to the Swisscom Cockpit, click on the "+" symbol next to the remaining credit, then on "Redeem Voucher," enter the code, and proceed to top up your number with the purchased amount.
Redeem Voucher via SMS: Send an SMS to 444 with the text “VOUCHER” followed by the 14-digit PIN found on your top-up voucher.
Further Information
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