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Prepaid Add-ons by SMS

This support article will give you key information about getting Prepaid Add-ons by SMS. You can get a Prepaid Add-on by SMS using My Credit or a saved credit/debit card.

How to get a Prepaid Add-on by SMS

To get a Prepaid Add-on using a saved credit/debit card, send an SMS to 1511 with the relevant keyword.

To get a Prepaid Add-on using your My Credit, send an SMS to 1264 with the relevant keyword.

SMS Keywords for Add-ons

These are the SMS keywords for each type of Add-on.

Add-on $3 $5 $7 $15
Expiry 1 day 1 day 3 days 28 days
Data to use in
Australia
1.5GB 4GB 4GB 4GB
Keyword DATADAYS DATADAYL DATAS DATA28L
Add-on $7 $5 $15
Expiry 7 days 28 days 28 days
Standard calls to selected
destinations
60min 200 mins zone 1 300 mins zone 1 and
60 mins zone 2
Keyword INTS INT28S INT28L
Add-on $7 $5
Expiry 7 days 28 days
Standard national calls Unlimited 100min
Keyword TALKS TALK28S

Additional information

Can I get a Prepaid Roaming Add-on by SMS?

No. Prepaid Roaming Add-ons can't be purchased using My Credit. For purchase options, check out our Prepaid Roaming Add-ons support page.

What does it cost to send a text message to 1511 or 1264?

Sending text messages to 1511 or 1264 is free from your Vodafone phone.

If I’m on Prepaid Plus, can I use my recharge’s credit to get an Add-on by SMS?

No. Using your recharge’s credit to get an Add-on by SMS is only available on Pay and Go and 365 Day recharges. If you’re on a Prepaid Plus recharge, there are other purchase options available for Data Add-ons, Talk Add-ons and International Call Add-ons.

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