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Title: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 23, 2013, 14:23:05 PM
I have a Vodafone mobile but only have instructions in Spanish. Is it possible to to-up a mobile on the Vodafone (or other) web site without going to the bank every time ? At the moment that is the only method I know. All advice gratefully received.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: byrney on May 23, 2013, 14:44:45 PM
Yes CT, I top-up my Vodaphone on-line all the time.

https://www.vodafone.es/particulares/es/moviles/moviles-y-tarjetas/recarga-tu-tarjeta/

It´s in Spanish but pretty easy to understand.

You´ll need a Spanish bank card.  It won´t take UK ones.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 23, 2013, 14:59:23 PM
Thanks byrney.Unfortunately it only offers me the choice of two credit cards while I want to use my bank card so it comes out of my account. Maybe a visit to the Cajamar is required to sort it.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: byrney on May 23, 2013, 15:33:40 PM
I use my bank card.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: telcaz on May 23, 2013, 15:41:03 PM
"CT", i am sure you can top-up at "essentials", "can connect", and several other places, even the post office. If thats no good for you, then why don´t you buy a "hits" sim, you can top-up almost anywhere, online, or even direct from your mobile.
                                                                       Terry.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 23, 2013, 15:41:41 PM
Quote from: byrney on May 23, 2013, 15:33:40 PM
I use my bank card.

It doesn't give me the option of using my bank card
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 23, 2013, 15:44:37 PM
Thanks Terry, I just thought that in this day and age it would be possible to do it on-line, I've been doing it at the bank or Maloans for years.The web site Byrney linked to only offered the choice of Visa or Mastercard.Maybe there's another Vodafone web site somewhere.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: DavenPam on May 23, 2013, 15:51:01 PM
Just pop in to ESSENTIALS and we will do it for you with no fuss, no bank cards and no Bank details online. All networks.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: byrney on May 23, 2013, 19:23:22 PM
I´m a bit puzzled CT.  My bank card says "Visa" on it, even though it is a bank debit card and it works perfectly.

I agree with all the other posters about topping up at various premises which is fine if you happen to be passing, or manage to remember when you go in!

However, I always think of things like that when I´m watching some rivetting programme on the telly at night, and it´s just so easy to walk to the PC and top my phone up.  It´s just another option, like being able to top-up at the ATM when you´re drawing out your sheckels.

Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: guest4538 on May 23, 2013, 22:39:23 PM
You can top-up any mobile using Cajamar on-line banking: and it's all in English.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 24, 2013, 06:35:24 AM
I finally went through all the procedures and got a message on the web site saying I had paid €20.However checking this on Vodafone it has not shown up in my account.Normally it does it instantly when I do it at the bank and sends me a text.Thanks to everyone for their help but I'm rather wary about this.
Just checked: The €20 has not been taken from my bank account.My Cajamar account says I'm not authorised to do a top-up ! Definitely a visit to the bank.
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: guest4538 on May 24, 2013, 09:03:47 AM
Quote from: CT on May 24, 2013, 06:35:24 AM
My Cajamar account says I'm not authorised to do a top-up ! Definitely a visit to the bank.

Extraordinary! If you're registered for internet banking and you have a debit card, I cannot see what further authorization is required!

Once you've signed on, simply click on your card, and the mobile top-up option appears in the left-hand column. Select the appropriate Spanish mobile company, enter the telephone number, and the amount you wish to top-up. Immediately you've paid, you receive a confirmation message on your mobile and your bank account is debited accordingly. And you can do it for anyone's phone, and as many phones, as you want: I could top-up yours, but I'm afraid that's not on offer!
Title: Re: VODAFONE TOP-UP
Post by: CT on May 24, 2013, 09:52:27 AM
I'll nip into the bank next week to sort it....and top up my card while I'm at it !
Thanks to all for suggestions