How can I top up my mobile credit?

Running out of mobile credit is annoying – especially if you use your smartphone every day. Luckily, topping up mobile credit in Switzerland is easy and flexible, especially with a prepaid offer like yallo prepaid. In this blog, you’ll learn how to top up your mobile credit and how easy it is to recharge your prepaid balance online.

04.02.2026 | Reading time: 4 minutes

What does topping up mobile credit mean?

Topping up mobile credit means adding new credit to your prepaid phone so you can continue making calls, sending SMS, or using mobile data. Instead of receiving a monthly bill, you pay in advance and always keep full control of your costs. This model is especially popular in Switzerland because of its transparency and flexibility.

If you’d like to learn more about what a prepaid SIM card is and its advantages and disadvantages compared to a subscription, we explain it in detail here:
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Ways to top up your mobile credit

You can top up your mobile credit online or through traditional in-store options. Online top-ups are especially convenient, as they’re available anytime.

Common top-up options in Switzerland

• Online via your provider’s website or app
  
  
• By credit or debit card
  
  
• Top-up vouchers from supermarkets or kiosks
  
  

These options allow you to top up quickly and easily, according to your needs.

Managing your prepaid credit with yallo

In the my yallo self-care area, you always have an overview of your prepaid credit, usage, and personal data. Here you can top up your mobile credit quickly and securely, as well as manage your tariff and settings.

This makes topping up your phone simple, transparent, and ideal for everyday life in Switzerland.

How to top up your yallo prepaid credit step by step

1. Top up directly online via yallo (no login required)

The fastest way to add credit to your phone is direct online top-up – without registration.

How it works:

• Go to yallo.ch/topup
  
  
• Enter your phone number twice
  
  
• Choose your top-up amount
  
  
• Pay online – done
  
  

Your credit is added immediately.

2. Top up in the my yallo self-care area

In the my yallo area, you have full control over your prepaid offer: usage overview, personal data, tariff options – and of course your credit.

Here, you can manually and securely top up your mobile credit online using common payment methods such as credit or debit cards.

How it works:

• Log in to your my yallo account
  
  
• Click “Top up” on the homepage
  
  
• Select your prepaid tariff
  
  
• Choose CHF 10, CHF 20, CHF 30, CHF 50, or CHF 100
  
  
• Enter your payment details if none are saved yet
  
  
  

3. Top up with a voucher

If you prefer to pay in cash, you can buy top-up vouchers in supermarkets, kiosks, or at vending machines. Then enter the code according to the instructions to recharge your credit.

This option is especially suitable if you don’t want to use online payments.

Conclusion: Topping up mobile credit easily and flexibly

Several simple and secure options are available to top up your yallo prepaid credit. This way, you stay reachable at all times, keep full cost control, and can recharge whenever you need. With yallo, your prepaid offer is flexible, transparent, and ideal for everyday life.