When International Top-up Beats Cash Remittances

In the past, cash was the primary way to send value home, but this often involves limited services and high fees. Today, thanks to evolving technology and more, sending value has become more accessible and affordable.

Today, technology makes sending value easier than ever. This is where we at Ding strive to give our customers incredible flexibility and value in sending international top-ups (airtime, minutes, data etc) and eGifts from any country to any country in the world.

What Are International Mobile Remittances?

Remittances are funds transferred by individuals working abroad to family or loved ones in their home country. These money transfers are often sent by migrant workers who want to provide financial support for family back home.

International mobile remittances are an emerging popular alternative to sending money internationally. These are also often called international top-ups or international mobile recharge. Using services like Ding, diasporas can send phone credit and eGifts back home.

Sending airtime or credit ensures families can stay in contact or stay entertained online while also giving the sender more control over how their money helps out back home.

Why are International Top-ups and eGifts so Popular?

Sending a top-up back home to family brings a wide range of benefits. Here are a few reasons our customers love sending top-ups and eGifts with Ding.

Speed and Efficiency

Since we launched Ding back in 2006, we’ve been perfecting how to send top-ups, minutes, data and plans internationally. We connect hundreds of countries to hundreds of other countries. And, thanks to years of working on this platform, when you send a top-up with Ding, it’s delivered in seconds; 3 seconds in fact.

For the ultimate in convenience, Ding lets you do all of this online via the Ding website or Ding App. You don’t have to visit a bank or queue in your local shop to send someone somewhere in the world a top-up.

Lower Fees

We work hard to always keep customer value in focus and strive to ensure sending a top-up is generally better value than sending a cash transfer. We ensure that what you pay is transparent from start to finish. No hidden fees. What you see is what you get—and more importantly, what your family receives.

Sending an eGift also lets families celebrate occasions no matter the distance and without having to worry about expensive delivery fees on physical gifts.

Safety and Security

In times of natural disasters or civil unrest, staying connected can be a lifeline. Our top-up and eGift services allow families to stay in touch without the risks involved with in-person physical cash transfers.

When sending cash transfers, people usually have to collect that money somewhere. You can avoid this scenario by sending a top-up or eGift with Ding. Sometimes, during these horrible times, all people want is to stay connected and hear a family voice. We’re glad we can play a small part in that.

Greater Control

We were really interested to learn about how our customers love having a little bit more control over what support they are sending back home. When sending cash, you can never really be sure how that money is going to be spent.

By using Ding, you can ensure that family and friends are staying connected, contactable or able to buy essentials like groceries. Visit our eGift area to browse a wide range of digital gift cards you can send back home to support family.

Promotional Offers

We have a section on our site dedicated to promotions. Here you’ll find out about the special offers that mobile operators around the world are offering. Better still, when you download the Ding app and let us contact you about special offers, you can be sure you never miss out on the best time to send a top-up back home.

Special offers can include discounts, bonus credit, competitions and more. When you get the timing right, you will significantly increase the value of the top-up compared to a traditional cash remittance.

Imagine sending a top-up and your loved one receiving double the amount through bonus credit. These promotions make top-ups even more powerful and valuable than traditional remittance methods.

At Ding, we understand the importance of supporting loved ones back home. Whether through airtime, data, or eGifts, we make sure you can do it quickly, safely, and with great value. Ready to stay connected? Send a top-up or eGift back home today.