How to top up a mobile phone via number 900 in Sberbank

What is needed to top up your MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, Yota, Teletai account via 900

To fully interact with the bank, SMS must be sent to number 900, which is free for all mobile operators in the Russian Federation.

To top up your phone account with operators MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, Yota, Teletai, you must have a connected Mobile Bank. To replenish the balance and popular functions, it is enough to have a connected Economy package (free). But we must take into account that the functionality of this package is limited. It is impossible to view recent transactions and track cash flow. All conditions for Mobile Bank tariffs in Sberbank are in the PDF instructions.

How to connect Mobile Banking

You can use Mobile Banking only after connecting it. You can connect it either at the Sberbank branch itself, or by calling the Contact Center or through your Sberbank Online Personal Account or terminal.

How to replenish a team

Users usually do not need to look for mobile phone branches to top up their SIM card; they only need to press a few buttons on the phone. The request can be made in a message or using a special command. However, the second option is not available for the MTS operator; this is a suitable method for other providers - Beeline, Tele2 or MegaFon. You can transfer funds from a Sberbank card only using an SMS message to the short number 900.

Pay for your phone via phone 900 - USSD commands

To pay for your phone (attached to Sberbank Mobile Bank) through the number 900, you need to send the following message, observing the spaces:

The amount will be debited from the specified account. Today the following limits exist:

• the minimum is 10 rubles;
• maximum - 3,000 rubles.

These restrictions are in effect for only a day, after which money transfers can be made again.

If only one card is attached to the phone, its number can be omitted and only the payment amount can be indicated in the message. If there are several cards and the number is not specified, then Sberbank will choose an account at its discretion. The criterion will be the availability of the required amount.

Translation within a statement

If you need to top up your account to help out one of your friends or family, one of the available options is to transfer money from MTS to MTS. This can be done through the same “Personal Account”.

Select “Payment for MTS from a mobile phone account,” fill in the fields of the transfer request and confirm the payment. When filling out the form, make sure that there is a checkmark next to the “From mobile account” item.

Typically, the payment amount is debited almost instantly, and an SMS notification is received. And the owner will receive a message about the receipt of funds. You can use this service no more than 5 times a day. The maximum payment is 10,000 rubles, the cost of the operation is 10 rubles. You can also transfer money using a simple command: *112*number*amount#

Top up any phone via 900 - USSD commands

Detailed instructions for paying for someone else's phone will tell you how to pay for the phone through the 900 number in Sberbank using SMS. It must contain three parameters, entered with a space:

To select a card that is not the default payment card, you must specify the last 4 digits at the end of the request.

SMS commands to pay for your phone via number 900

To pay for your phone, messages with the following text are sent to number 900:

Top up another phone's balance via SMS 900

You can also use the following words in your message:

Commands can also be sent in Latin: TELEFONE, TELEPHONE, PLATEZH, PLATEZ. Thus, you can instantly top up your phone for your relatives and other users.

Please note that the phone number is entered in a 10-character format, starting with the number “9”. The size of the amount is also limited, and you need to enter it in numbers:

• minimum 10 rubles;
• maximum 1500 rubles.

Transfer from Beeline to MTS

You can also top up your account from your Beeline phone. This is easy to do on the official website of the cellular company beeline.ru. In the main menu, click “Finance and payment” → “Money transfers” → “Transfer from the site” and fill out the form that opens.

If there is no Internet connection, a similar operation can be performed via SMS service.

1. Send an SMS to number 7878 with the following text: Recipient_phone_via_7 Transfer_amount. You must enter without underscores. For example, 7ХХХХХХХХХ 150. The transfer amount is written as a whole number, without punctuation marks or spaces. It should be in the range from 10 to 5 thousand rubles.
2. A message will be sent to the number of the sender of the funds with information about the amount to be debited (including commission) and a request to confirm the action.
3. Following the instructions of the service, send a response SMS with your consent to payment.
4. Receive a notification about the successful provision of the service with payment details.

The recipient's phone account will be credited with the exact amount you specify when filling out the application. The transfer fee is 3% + 10 rubles and will be debited from your mobile balance. The term for crediting funds, as a rule, does not exceed a few minutes.

Setting up a payment template

After making a payment to any phone number, you can save the payment as a template for subsequent quick payment.

• via ATM. From the menu, select: “Connect Mobile Banking” - “My Templates”;
• via Sberbank Online: in the Personal menu find “My templates”;
• through a bank branch. You need to go there with your passport.

When using remote access services, the template should indicate the name of the organization or the full name of the citizen, as well as the main parameters: phone number, account, contract, etc. A Sberbank client has the right to make money transfers and pay for services to any person in a simplified manner without the need to provide additional confirmation. In this case, certain restrictions and limits will be increased for recipients.

Mobile banking in Sberbank - instructions

Video Mobile bank of Sberbank

Topping up an MTS account from a Sberbank bank card is much easier than using most other methods of topping up the balance. This approach is convenient not only because the vast majority of Russians have Sberbank cards, but also because there is a wide variety of options for depositing funds. At the same time, the credit institution has established several conditions limiting the maximum credit amount. Therefore, before making a financial transaction, it is worth clarifying the exact rules and limits so as not to encounter difficulties.

USSD request

1. Dial: *115# call:

1. Press 1 (Mobile phone):

1. Select 1 (“Pay MTS”):

1. Write 2 (“Another MTS number”):

1. Indicate your recipient's phone number (without "8"):

1. Enter the required amount and click “Submit”:

1. Select 1 (“MTS Personal Account”):

1. Put 1 (“Pay”):

1. You will receive a notification from the server that the payment has been accepted:

1. After receiving the SMS, reply with any text except the number 0:

1. After completing the transaction, you will receive a message about the payment completion:

The conditions and transfer limit are the same as in the first method.

Video instruction:

Until recently, it was possible to transfer money to another person using two more USSD commands:

• *112*subscriber number*amount# call;
• *114*subscriber number*payment frequency code*amount# call, where the frequency code is the automatic sending of payment once a day, a week or a month.

But at present, MTS has blocked these services and does not provide them for further use.

Terms and commission

The bank does not charge users commissions or additional payments for the provision of the service. All money transfers and payments are made at no additional cost. But crediting funds requires compliance with several important conditions:

1. Be sure to connect to mobile banking.
2. The plastic card must be linked to the SIM card number used.
3. The client must not exceed the limits on the total amount of payments and the allowed number of transactions per day.

Moreover, the last point applies to all monetary transactions, and not just replenishment of the balance.

How to pay for MTS from a Sberbank card via SMS 900?

The easiest way to top up your account is to use service SMS. Such an approach would require:

• indicate in the text of the message the amount that is planned to be credited;
• write in the “recipient” column 900;
• send a message;
• wait for a response notification with information about the successful completion of the operation.

An alternative approach would require sending the USSD command *900*amount# . It is important to emphasize once again that the described methods are relevant when Sberbank’s mobile service is activated.

To your MTS number

The approach described above is used to pay for a SIM card linked to a plastic card. If several bank cards are linked to one SIM card, the user will have to additionally indicate where the funds will be debited from to be credited to the phone account. To do this, you will need to supplement the message text suggested above with the last 4 digits of the “plastic” number. The numbers must be separated from the top-up amount by a space. Then you just have to wait a little while until the funds arrive on your phone and become available for use or are written off as a subscription fee.

Top up your balance on MTS

Mobile payments using a card are available on the operator’s official website. The procedure looks like this:

1. First of all, go to the website mts.ru.
2. In the “Top up balance without commission” section, enter the required number and amount.

3. Click "Top up".
4. On the page that opens, you must fill in information about the bank card from which funds will be debited to complete the transaction.

5. Check that the entered parameters are correct and click the “Pay” button.
6. Confirm the operation by entering the password from SMS (will be sent to the contact linked to your bank account).

You can make a payment through your MTS personal account. To do this you need:

1. Log in to mts.ru.
2. Click on the “Top up” button (located next to the information about the account balance).

3. Fill out the requested information and confirm the transaction.

In both cases, replenishment is made without commission. The money is received immediately after the transaction is completed. In case of delay, we recommend contacting support.

Cost of SMS MTS to number 900

It was mentioned above that there are no commissions or fees from the bank for using the service. But there was no mention of the attitude towards the service on the part of the mobile operator. And he charges a fee, which ranges from 1.5 to 2 rubles, depending on the tariff plan. Additionally, the cost depends on the location of the client: in roaming, costs will increase. Therefore, in order not to overpay for depositing money into your account, you should familiarize yourself in advance with alternative ways to manage your balance.

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Why are SMS to MTS paid?

The exact reason why service messages for replenishing the balance turned out to be paid is not reported. Users simply have to accept the fact that all 3- and 6-digit service numbers require payment, regardless of the activation of SMS packages.

The most likely reason for the appearance of the fee is the bank’s refusal to reimburse the operator’s expenses. This assumption is confirmed by the fact that other telephone companies have also introduced payment for service messages.

Limits and restrictions

Having understood the cost of the service, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the financial restrictions:

• the daily limit is limited to 3 thousand rubles, when transferring to third-party SIM cards - 1,500 rubles;
• the maximum number of transfers per day is 10.

The established boundaries are intended to combat fraudsters and attackers who decide to top up an MTS account from a Sberbank card with someone else’s money. Additionally, clients should clarify the restrictions established by their level of banking service (depending on the type of “plastic”).

Payment via mobile banking

In addition to the options listed, users can deposit money onto a SIM card:

1. Through ATMs.
2. Using the virtual service Sberbank-Online.
3. By installing the mobile application.

But the most convenient way is to activate autopayment, which is present both in the subscriber’s personal account on the mobile operator’s website and on the banking portal. In each case, you will need to specify the exact payment parameters and the minimum threshold at which money will be automatically transferred to your phone.

Technical progress does not stand still; now consumers of mobile devices can pay for services in any service sector instantly and without reference to a permanent location. For such purposes, a sufficient number of special applications and services have been implemented. For example, users can quickly and easily top up their MTS account from a Sberbank bank card via SMS 900.

Telephone services

You can top up your MTS balance from a Sberbank bank card through the voice menu. To use this service, you need to dial the following phone number:

• 111749, if the subscriber is in the home region or within Russian borders;
• +7-495-766-01-66, if international roaming is enabled.

The service is provided by MTS. In both cases the call is free. The voice assistant tells you how to put money on an MTS phone from a Sberbank card in this way: just follow its instructions. You can transfer from 100 to 1,500 rubles to the subscriber’s account.

The bank's proprietary service "Mobile Bank" also allows you to deposit money on MTS through a Sberbank bank card using a mobile phone. The minimum payment is 10 rubles, the maximum for one day is 1,500 rubles. The service is available only to those clients who have connected to it in:

• at a bank office by presenting your passport and writing an application;
• ATM or terminal;
• personal account “Sberbank online”;
• during telephone conversations with the support service at 900.

How to top up an MTS account from a Sberbank card in Mobile Bank - you should dial an SMS with the text “TEL 9xx1234567 ZZZ” and send it to number 900. To deposit money into the phone account to which this service is connected, just indicate the deposit amount.

TEL is a command to top up your MTS account through a Sberbank bank card. It can also look like this: PAYMENT, PAYMENT, PLATEZ, PLATEZH, PAYMENT, OPLATA, PAY, OLPATI, REPLACEMENT, POPOLNENIE, PAY, PLATI, PAY, TOP-UP, POPOLNIT, POPOLNI, TEL, TELEPHONE, TELEFONE, TELEPHONE, PHONE, TELEFON, FONE.

ZZZ is the amount by which you need to top up your MTS account with a Sberbank bank card, and 9xx1234567 is the phone number of the subscriber in whose favor the top-up is being made.

If you need to clarify the card number from which you want to write off funds to your phone account, then the command should take the form “ZZZ 1234”. If the transaction is made in favor of another subscriber, then dial an SMS of the form “TEL 9xx1234567 ZZZ 1234”. 1234 – last 4 digits of the card number. If this is not done, then if the client has several card accounts, the payment will be made from any account that has money.

You can also use USSD commands - you need to type:

• *900*ZZZ#, if you need to top up the cardholder’s phone number;
• *900*9xx1234567*ZZZ#, if money needs to be transferred to another phone number.

After typing the USSD command on the telephone keyboard, be sure to press the call button. Having received the order, the bank will send an SMS describing the proposed transaction; the need for its execution will need to be confirmed via SMS.

SMS commands sent to the bank are charged according to the current tariff plan. The telecom operator withholds funds from the subscriber's account. USSD commands are free.

Terms of payment and fees

This method is quite simple and any consumer can handle it, because for a successful operation without a commission you only need to send one SMS message to a simple service number “900”. Before taking advantage of this opportunity, you should know all the subtleties and restrictions that the partner bank sets:

1. The main requirement for payment is that this service can only be used by Sberbank bank card holders. It must be in working order and have a positive balance.
2. The user must activate, without it you will not be able to top up your cell phone. You can perform activation on the official Sberbank website, at an ATM, or at any nearest customer service branch.
3. The size of one transaction is limited and should not exceed 3,000 rubles. If you transfer funds to someone else’s contact information, then 1,500 rubles.
4. Only 10 payment transactions can be made per day.
5. For any actions performed, the service does not charge the user any fees, the service is provided completely free of charge.

Top up your MTS account

There is nothing complicated in this situation. It is only necessary that the replenished balance be linked to the Sberbank card. The card must have money available for bank transfer. Users need to send an SMS message to operator number 900, and the text will be the amount of money for payment. After this, you will receive a response message from the bank with a special code. It will need to be sent to the same operator number, only in this case the transaction will be completed.

Be as careful as possible! The price of sending an SMS message will depend on the tariff you have installed. In case there are no funds in your mobile account, you do not have the opportunity to transfer the amount to your cell phone via SMS.

Commands for payment via service number 900

The consumer no longer needs to look for shops or post offices to top up the balance of a SIM card, just press a few keys on his smartphone. You can submit a request via SMS or USSD commands, but the second method is not implemented for the MTS cellular communication company. It can be used by Tele2, Megafon or Beeline clients. You can transfer money from a Sberbank card to a phone serviced by Mobile Telesystems only after sending a message to “900”. There are several payment methods.

Top up your balance on MTS

In this case, everything is quite simple. It is necessary that the number that is being replenished be linked to your bank card and there must be funds on it for the transfer. The consumer will need to write an SMS to service contact “900”, and enter the amount for the transaction as filling. After sending, you will receive a notification from Sberbank, which contains a code key. It must be sent as a response to the same three-digit phone number. The procedure is now considered complete.

How to pay for someone else's phone using 900

Besides yourself, you can take care of other users in the same way. But the order in which the request is executed is slightly different. Now, in the message attachment, you need to specify the recipient's contact information in detail. To send money to another cell number, follow these steps:

1. Dial an SMS letter with the text content “TEL 9828881122 500”. The first command to enter is the identifier for the system so that the request is not considered as a regular message, then the consumer number and the size of the shipment in rubles are indicated. Spaces are preserved, the code “TEL” does not have to be entered, and without it the payment will be processed.
2. If a subscriber has several linked bank cards, he can make a transfer from any of them. To do this, dial “TEL 9820001122 300 YYYY”, where “YYYY” is the last four digits on the consumer card. The mobile phone number must be entered according to the ten-digit standard.

How to transfer money from MTS to MTS without commission

Mobile communications are provided to users upon receipt of services or on the basis of a monthly subscription fee - and in the first and second cases, having a positive balance on the number is mandatory in order to be able to make a call, send a message or access the Internet.

In situations where money runs out, the functionality of MTS is limited until the account is topped up with a valid number. Network access may be interrupted, but incoming calls are accepted without problems. That is, you can always stay in touch, even if there is no money on your balance.

is an option that allows you to transfer funds within a single network.

Direct Funds Transfer can be a one-time transfer or can be set up to automatically deposit funds on set dates.

The easiest way can be considered to transfer funds from MTS to MTS through a mobile assistant (basic service, provided to subscribers of all private and corporate plans) via USSD request.

Transfer money from MTS to MTS via USSD *115#

A convenient and easy way to transfer money. Suitable for owners of push-button phones and high-performance smartphones (Internet access is not required).

Instructions:

• Activate the USSD code *115# plus the Call button.
• Send your answers sequentially: “1” - mobile phone, “1” - pay for MTS, “2” - another number.
• Enter the number of the subscriber’s account being replenished without the number “7” (10 characters).
• Enter the payment amount (minimum 10 rubles).
• Select the payment method: “1” – MTS personal account or “2” – bank card.
• The next step is final, confirm the transfer by entering the number “1” or cancel it with the “2” button.

You will be informed about the successful result by SMS notification. The message should arrive to two numbers, the sender and the recipient.

Useful information: you can top up the account of another communication service user using the combination *115# not only using your own balance, but also through a Visa, MasterCard or MIR bank card.

Transfer money to MTS via SMS

An alternative way to transfer money from MTS to MTS via SMS will allow you to immediately follow the following instructions:

• Start typing a new SMS.
• In the “Addressee” or “Recipient number” field, enter in numbers or select from the MTS subscriber’s phone book.
• In text, write: #transfer 300 (instead of a digital value, indicate the amount to be transferred).
• Within 1-2 minutes you will receive an SMS with a confirmation code, agree with the operation or cancel it.

This method may subject transfers to a commission, which the user will be notified about when confirming the transaction.

Transfer money from MTS to MTS without commission in your personal account

This is one of the most effective tools for independently setting up a tariff plan, optimizing expenses, disabling paid subscriptions, and also performing financial transactions.

Instructions for transferring funds from one number to another within the MTS network:

• Open the website lk.mts.ru (the official account portal) in your browser.
• Please login. To do this, just fill out two lines: phone number, password.
• On the main page on the right, opposite information about the balance status, there is a block with the heading “Top up” - click on the “Pay” button.
• After clicking, the subscriber goes to the MTS money service page, where the transfer form is available.
• Enter the number to be topped up without the number “7”, the payment amount and payment method (select “My Wallet” or your own SIM card number).
• The block on the right will display current information on filling out the form, where to receive a fiscal receipt you need to enter the sender’s email address and phone number.
• Next, select “Pay” to initiate payment.
• Confirm the operation with the security code sent via SMS message.

The message looks like this:

Commission

Online payments are made without commission. Detailed information about its size can be seen when making a transfer in the personal account service.

Useful information: it is recommended to install the MTS Money application for smartphones running Windows, Android, iOS. This will expand the functionality of financial transactions and open up new opportunities.

Setting up automatic translations

Specialized involves connecting the function of automatic transfer of funds to the subscriber’s number with a set frequency (every day, weekly, monthly).

Instructions for connecting the service:

• The USSD combination *114*8916123456*3*100# and the “Call” button activates the request. This is an example where instead of “8916123456” and “100” you need to enter the account number to be replenished, payment frequency and amount.
• The payment period is indicated in numbers, where “1” is a day, “2” is a week, “3” is a month.
• You will receive a confirmation code in the SMS message, which needs to be activated by USSD with the command: *112*code_from_SMS# and the Call button.
• Automatic replenishment of MTS is configured.