Just like some of our parents, there’s still a large number of people who prefer to visit the nearest local shop to recharge their phone numbers. But ever since the Covid-19 lockdown, these outlets are also closed. So, to make up for this, telecom giants in the country have come forward with a quirky solution – ATM recharge!
Yes, now you can go to bank ATMs nearby and top-up the phone balance. It works on Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone numbers for now. So, without much ado, let’s get down to the process.
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How to recharge mobile number from ATM
Follow these steps to recharge your Jio/Airtel/Vodafone number from the nearest ATM.
- Insert your card in the machine
- Tap on the Recharge option from the menu.
- Enter the mobile number that you want to recharge.
- Enter your ATM Pin.
- Enter the recharge amount.
- Confirm by pressing the enter key.
- You’ll see a recharge message on the screen.
- The recharge amount will be deducted from your bank account and you will receive the recharge successful message from your specific operator.
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That’s it! So what do you think about this new initiative? If you ask me, I appreciate when brands step up like these to make our lives easier. But, but, but, if you can get it done online, albeit from a family member, then that’s better. After all, stay home stay safe and maintain social distancing as far as possible.