Vodafone announces Vodafone Private Recharge for pre-paid customers in Mumbai
Vodafone India on Friday launched Vodafone Private Recharge which helps subscribers to keep their phone numbers private and protected from malicious usage.
The new service will enable pre-paid subscribers to recharge their prepaid number without sharing the mobile number with retailers. Representational Image. Image Source: Reuters
Written By: Tejal Yerunkar
Updated: Fri, Mar 03, 2017
05:23 pm
05:23 pm
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1. The new service will enable pre-paid subscribers to recharge their prepaid number without sharing the mobile number with retailers
2. Vodafone Private Recharge helps subscribers keep their phone numbers private and protected from malicious usage
3. In order to avail the Vodafone Private Recharge option, you need to send a toll free SMS 'PRIVATE' from your mobile number to 12604
If you are a pre-paid mobile customer in Mumbai and do not wish to share your hand phone number with the retailers while doing recharge then Vodafone India's latest service Vodafone Private Recharge can just be right for you.
Vodafone India has launched Vodafone Private Recharge service to its pre-paid subscribers in Mumbai circle on Friday.
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The new service will enable pre-paid subscribers to recharge their prepaid number without sharing the mobile number with retailers.
“With the world going digital and smartphones becoming the primary data storage device, security of personal information has become a key concern for people. Vodafone Private Recharge helps subscribers keep their phone numbers private and protected from malicious usage. Being one of the most preferred telecom service providers in Mumbai, Vodafone is delighted to announce this revolutionary service to make our customers feel more secure and empowered, “ Vodafone India Business Head for Mumbai circle Pushpinder Singh Gujral said in a press release.
In order to avail the Vodafone Private Recharge option, you need to send a toll free SMS 'PRIVATE' from your mobile number to 12604.
You will receive a unique 10 digit one time password (OTP) which can then be shared at a multi brand retail outlet, Vodafone Store or a Vodafone Mini Store, instead of your mobile number to recharge with the desired denomination.
You will then receive a successful recharge message on your mobile number which will complete the recharge process.
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