How to transfer credit to another phone in Peru?

Ran out of credit just when you needed it most? No stress! In Peru, you can transfer credit from one phone to another in just a few minutes. In this guide, we’ll show you how to transfer credit to another phone in Peru if you’re with Claro, Entel, Bitel or Movistar. Straightforward steps, no complicated language.

Transfer credit to another phone in Peru with Claro

If you’re on Claro Prepaid and want to help a friend (or yourself on another device), here’s what you need to do:

1. Dial *222# and choose option 2: Pasa Saldo
2. Enter the Claro mobile number you want to send credit to, plus the amount in soles (no decimals!)
3. Confirm you’re the account holder by entering your DNI or Foreigner ID
4. Confirm one last time and boom — done!

Heads up:

• The service costs S/ 0.25
• You can send between S/ 3 and S/ 20 per day
• Transferred credit is valid for 30 days
• TFI, Control or corporate lines can’t use this service

Out of credit and need help? You can also request a top-up! 😎

How to transfer credit to another phone in Peru with Entel

Are you an Entel Prepaid customer? Then you can transfer credit like this:

1. Dial 103
2. Choose option 1: Mobile Telephony
3. Then pick option 5: Balance Transfer
4. Enter the recipient Entel number
5. Enter the amount
6. Confirm… and that’s it!

Important info:

• Your line must be active for at least 90 days
• You can only send or receive 2 transfers every 24 hours
• Monthly max: $10,000
• Shared credit lasts up to 90 days
• The service costs $0.50

What if I’m on Bitel?

Bitel no longer allows balance transfers, buuuut… you can share your data if you’re on the Unlimited 49.90 plan or higher. That way your friends stay connected without hassle.

How to do it:

Send an SMS with the following format:

AGREGAR [friend’s number] [GB you want to share] to 164

Example: AGREGAR 999999999 30GB

Easy, right? You just became the WiFi hero.

Does Movistar still let you transfer credit?

Yup, although it’s a bit hidden in the menu. Here’s the step-by-step:

1. Dial *515# and press call
2. From the menu, select: Other Services > Rescátame Movistar > Share Your Credit
3. Enter the number and amount (between S/ 1 and S/ 10)
4. Confirm and wait for the confirmation SMS

Note: This credit is for calls only and is instantly deducted from your balance.

Too much hassle? Just send credit online instead!

If you don’t want to deal with voice menus or remember codes, we’ve got the perfect fix:
Send credit to Peru with doctorSIM. Fast, secure and from anywhere in the world. Perfect if you’re abroad and want to help someone back home.

And if you need a hand, you can also use our Request a top-up feature — no shame in that 💸💬

Other countries, other tricks

Got friends or family in Chile? We’ve got them covered too:
👉 How to transfer credit in Chile

How to transfer credit to another phone in Peru? Wrapping it up…

How to transfer credit to another phone in Peru? Each carrier has its own method — and now you know them all. But if you’d rather skip the hassle, doctorSIM can do it for you in seconds.

Did this guide help? Share it with that friend who’s always like “hey, can I borrow some credit real quick?” 😅