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SIM or eSIM. Your choice.

Activate the NEW physical SIM Starter Pack for R120 FREE Rewards Airtime. Prefer digital? Choose an eSIM with preloaded data, or a blank eSIM and top up once activated.

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Get your SPAR Mobile SIM or eSIM.

Activate the NEW SPAR Mobile physical SIM Starter Pack and get R120 FREE Rewards Airtime. Pick up a SIM at the customer service desk of your nearest SPAR, TOPS at SPAR, SPAR Express or SaveMor. Prefer digital? Get an eSIM online from R19, no store visit needed. Choose an eSIM pack with preloaded data, or a blank eSIM to top up after activation.

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RICA. Activate. You’re on your way.

An in-store agent can help you RICA and activate your SIM or eSIM in around 2 to 5 minutes. Doing it from home? Visit the SPAR Mobile RICA portal and follow the steps with your ID or passport number and SIM serial number. Insert your activated physical SIM to get connected. Getting an eSIM? You RICA online when you buy it, then install it on your phone.

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Keep your number. Or start fresh.

Prefer a new number? Your SIM or eSIM has you covered. To keep your existing prepaid number, visit the SPAR Mobile RICA and porting portal. Insert your SPAR Mobile SIM (or install your eSIM) before or when starting, and keep your old SIM active for the OTP. Contract customers need to switch to prepaid first.

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Put more in your pocket.

Download the SPAR Mobile app from Google Play, the App Store or AppGallery and create your login. Manage your balances, buy bundles and set up your digital wallet to make payments, send money, withdraw cash and pay bills.

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Turn your shopping into FREE REWARDS AIRTIME.

Once your physical SIM is activated and linked to SPAR Rewards, shop selected promotional products in-store. Use your linked Rewards card or number at the till to earn FREE REWARDS AIRTIME on qualifying purchases.

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Top up, your way.

Recharge at the till, dial *136# from your SPAR Mobile SIM or eSIM, use the app or open SPARLite in your browser. Your first-time top-up offer gives you 1GB and 10 voice minutes to any network for R29, valid for 7 days.

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Bring your SPAR Rewards along.

Already a Rewards member? RICA your SIM or eSIM with an in-store agent to automatically link your SPAR Mobile number to your existing card. Use your original cellphone number, Rewards card or SPAR Mobile number at checkout. New members are registered automatically and can use their new number or virtual card in the app.

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A few quick answers

Before you make the switch.

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