How to Load Globe, Smart, and TNT in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
Paano Mag-load sa Globe, Smart, at TNT sa Pilipinas (2026 Gabay)
5 Things to Know
Mobile load in five facts.
Quick Summary
Mabilis na Buod
Table of Contents
Talaan ng Nilalaman
Loading Overview: All Methods at a Glance
Pangkalahatang-tanaw sa Pag-load: Lahat ng Paraan sa Isang Tingin
Loading a prepaid SIM in the Philippines is something almost every Filipino does regularly. Whether you're on Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, or Sun Cellular, there are many ways to add load to your phone. Here's every method available in 2026:
- E-wallet (GCash or Maya) — The fastest and most convenient method. Buy load directly from the app in seconds. Available 24/7, no need to leave home.
- Retailer apps (GlobeOne, GigaLife, DITO app) — Load directly from your network's own app. Often has exclusive promo bundles not available elsewhere.
- Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart) — Tell the cashier your number and amount. Load is applied instantly.
- Sari-sari store — The classic Filipino method. Ask the tindera for load and give your number. Usually available from ₱10 up.
- Pasaload / Share-A-Load — Transfer load from one phone to another. Useful when you need load urgently and someone nearby has extra.
- Online banking — Most Philippine banks (BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank) have a "Buy Load" feature in their apps.
- Autoload / Auto-Recharge — Set up automatic loading when your balance drops below a certain amount. Available through GCash and network apps.
- Load cards (physical scratch cards) — Still available at some stores, though less common now. Scratch to reveal the PIN and text it to load.
Ang paglo-load ng prepaid SIM sa Pilipinas ay ginagawa ng halos lahat ng Pilipino nang regular. Kahit Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, o Sun Cellular ka, maraming paraan para magdagdag ng load sa phone mo. Narito ang bawat paraan na available sa 2026:
- E-wallet (GCash o Maya) — Ang pinakamabilis at pinaka-convenient na paraan. Bumili ng load direkta mula sa app sa loob ng ilang segundo. Available 24/7, hindi na kailangang lumabas ng bahay.
- Retailer apps (GlobeOne, GigaLife, DITO app) — Mag-load direkta mula sa app ng network mo. Madalas may exclusive promo bundles na wala sa ibang lugar.
- Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart) — Sabihin sa cashier ang number at halaga mo. Instant ang pag-apply ng load.
- Sari-sari store — Ang klasikong paraan ng Pilipino. Magtanong sa tindera ng load at ibigay ang number mo. Karaniwang available mula ₱10 pataas.
- Pasaload / Share-A-Load — Mag-transfer ng load mula sa isang phone patungo sa isa pa. Kapaki-pakinabang kapag kailangan mo ng load agad at may kakilala kang may sobra.
- Online banking — Karamihan ng Philippine banks (BPI, BDO, UnionBank, Metrobank) ay may "Buy Load" feature sa apps nila.
- Autoload / Auto-Recharge — Mag-set up ng automatic loading kapag bumaba ang balance mo sa isang partikular na halaga. Available sa GCash at network apps.
- Load cards (physical scratch cards) — Available pa rin sa ilang tindahan, kahit mas bihira na ngayon. I-scratch para makita ang PIN at i-text para mag-load.
What You Need
- Active prepaid SIM card — Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, or Sun Cellular (must be registered under the SIM Registration Act)
- Phone — Any mobile phone for text-based loading; smartphone for app-based methods
- Payment source — Cash, GCash/Maya balance, or bank account (depending on method)
- Recipient's mobile number — 11-digit Philippine mobile number (e.g., 09XX-XXX-XXXX)
Mga Kakailanganin Mo
- Active na prepaid SIM card — Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, o Sun Cellular (dapat naka-register sa ilalim ng SIM Registration Act)
- Phone — Kahit anong mobile phone para sa text-based loading; smartphone para sa app-based methods
- Pinagkukunan ng bayad — Cash, GCash/Maya balance, o bank account (depende sa paraan)
- Mobile number ng tatanggap — 11-digit Philippine mobile number (hal., 09XX-XXX-XXXX)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Mga Hakbang-Hakbang na Instruksyon
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Choose Your Loading Method
The best method depends on what's available to you. If you have GCash or Maya with balance, that's the fastest — you can load anyone from your phone in under a minute. If you're outside, any convenience store or sari-sari store can sell you load. If you're loading for someone else, pasaload is handy if you have extra load yourself.
For the best value, always load using a promo or data package instead of regular load. Promos give you much more data and texts for the same price. We'll cover popular promos in the section below.
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Load via GCash (Easiest Method)
GCash is the most popular way to buy load in the Philippines. Here's how:
- Open the GCash app and tap "Buy Load" on the home screen
- Enter the mobile number you want to load (yours or someone else's)
- The app will auto-detect the network (Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, etc.)
- Choose between Regular Load (plain load amount) or Promos (data/call/text bundles)
- Select the amount or promo you want — popular options start at ₱10
- Review the details and tap "Confirm"
- Enter your MPIN or use biometric authentication
- Load is delivered instantly — you'll get a confirmation in the app
Tip: GCash sometimes has load promo bundles that are cheaper than what you'd get via text registration. Check the "Promos" tab before selecting regular load.
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Load via Maya
Maya (formerly PayMaya) also makes buying load simple:
- Open the Maya app and tap "Buy Load"
- Enter the recipient's mobile number
- Choose the network if not auto-detected
- Select a load amount or promo pack
- Confirm and authenticate with your PIN or biometrics
- Load arrives within seconds
Maya often has cashback promos on load purchases — check the "Deals" section before buying.
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Piliin ang Paraan ng Pag-load Mo
Ang pinakamainam na paraan ay depende sa kung ano ang available sa iyo. Kung may GCash o Maya kang may balance, iyon ang pinakamabilis — pwede kang mag-load ng kahit sino mula sa phone mo sa loob ng isang minuto. Kung nasa labas ka, kahit anong convenience store o sari-sari store ay nagbebenta ng load. Kung naglo-load ka para sa ibang tao, ang pasaload ay madaling gamitin kung may sobra kang load.
Para sa pinakamainam na halaga, palaging mag-load gamit ang promo o data package imbes na regular load. Mas maraming data at text ang makukuha mo sa promos para sa parehong presyo. Tatalakayin natin ang mga popular na promo sa section sa ibaba.
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Mag-load via GCash (Pinakamadaling Paraan)
Ang GCash ang pinakapopular na paraan ng pagbili ng load sa Pilipinas. Ganito:
- Buksan ang GCash app at i-tap ang "Buy Load" sa home screen
- Ilagay ang mobile number na gusto mong i-load (sa iyo o sa iba)
- Awtomatikong made-detect ng app ang network (Globe, Smart, TNT, DITO, atbp.)
- Pumili sa Regular Load (plain na halaga ng load) o Promos (data/call/text bundles)
- Piliin ang halaga o promo na gusto mo — ang mga popular na option ay nagsisimula sa ₱10
- I-review ang mga detalye at i-tap ang "Confirm"
- Ilagay ang MPIN mo o gamitin ang biometric authentication
- Na-deliver ang load kaagad — makakakuha ka ng confirmation sa app
Tip: Minsan may load promo bundles ang GCash na mas mura kaysa sa makukuha mo sa text registration. Tingnan ang "Promos" tab bago pumili ng regular load.
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Mag-load via Maya
Ang Maya (dating PayMaya) ay madali ring gamitin para bumili ng load:
- Buksan ang Maya app at i-tap ang "Buy Load"
- Ilagay ang mobile number ng tatanggap
- Piliin ang network kung hindi auto-detected
- Pumili ng halaga ng load o promo pack
- I-confirm at mag-authenticate gamit ang PIN o biometrics mo
- Darating ang load sa loob ng ilang segundo
Madalas may cashback promos ang Maya sa pagbili ng load — tingnan ang "Deals" section bago bumili.
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Load via Retailer or Convenience Store
Buy load with cash at 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart (tell cashier the number, network, amount), sari-sari stores (min ₱10, may have ₱1-2 markup), or Bayad Center, Cebuana, Palawan Express. Load arrives instantly.
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Load via Pasaload / Share-A-Load
Transfer load from your phone to another on the same network only (₱1 service fee per transaction).
Globe: Dial *143# > select "Pasaload" > enter number and amount (min ₱2).
Smart: Text LOAD [amount] [number] to 808 (e.g., LOAD 25 09171234567).
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Register a Promo via Text
After loading regular load, you should register for a promo package to get the most value. Text the promo keyword to the designated number:
Globe/TM promos (Go+ series):
- GOPLUS99 — Text to 8080 (8GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet texts, 7 days)
- GOPLUS149 — Text to 8080 (12GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 days)
- GOEXTRA59 — Via GlobeOne app (5GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 3 days)
- GOEXTRA99 — Via GlobeOne/GCash app (12GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 days)
Smart/TNT promos (ALL DATA series):
- ALL DATA 50 — Via *123# or GigaLife app (2GB shareable data, 3 days)
- ALL DATA 99 — Via *123# or GigaLife app (6GB shareable data, 7 days)
- ALL DATA+ 149 — Via *123# or GigaLife app (6GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 days)
- ALL DATA 299 — Via *123# or GigaLife app (24GB shareable data, 30 days)
You'll receive a confirmation text once the promo is successfully registered. The promo starts immediately upon registration.
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Check Your Balance and Remaining Data
After loading, always check that the load or promo was applied correctly:
Globe/TM:
- Load balance: Dial *143# and select "My Account" > "Load Balance"
- Data balance: Text DATA BAL to 8080
- Or use the GlobeOne app — it shows all balances in real-time
Smart/TNT:
- Load balance: Dial *214#
- Data balance: Dial *121# and select "My Account"
- Or use the GigaLife app — shows data, load, and active promos
DITO:
- Open the DITO app — all balances are displayed on the home screen
- Or dial *8888#
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Mag-load via Retailer o Convenience Store
Bumili ng load na cash sa 7-Eleven, Ministop, FamilyMart (sabihin sa cashier ang number, network, halaga), sari-sari stores (min ₱10, maaaring may ₱1-2 markup), o Bayad Center, Cebuana, Palawan Express. Instant ang pag-dating ng load.
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Mag-load via Pasaload / Share-A-Load
Mag-transfer ng load mula sa phone mo patungo sa isa pa sa parehong network lang (₱1 service fee bawat transaction).
Globe: I-dial ang *143# > piliin ang "Pasaload" > ilagay ang number at halaga (min ₱2).
Smart: I-text ang LOAD [halaga] [number] sa 808 (hal., LOAD 25 09171234567).
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Mag-register ng Promo via Text
Pagkatapos mag-load ng regular load, dapat mag-register ka para sa promo package para sa pinakamainam na halaga. I-text ang promo keyword sa designated na number:
Globe/TM promos (Go+ series):
- GOPLUS99 — I-text sa 8080 (8GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet texts, 7 araw)
- GOPLUS149 — I-text sa 8080 (12GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 araw)
- GOEXTRA59 — Via GlobeOne app (5GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 3 araw)
- GOEXTRA99 — Via GlobeOne/GCash app (12GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 araw)
Smart/TNT promos (ALL DATA series):
- ALL DATA 50 — Via *123# o GigaLife app (2GB shareable data, 3 araw)
- ALL DATA 99 — Via *123# o GigaLife app (6GB shareable data, 7 araw)
- ALL DATA+ 149 — Via *123# o GigaLife app (6GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, 7 araw)
- ALL DATA 299 — Via *123# o GigaLife app (24GB shareable data, 30 araw)
Makakatanggap ka ng confirmation text kapag matagumpay nang na-register ang promo. Nagsisimula agad ang promo pagkatapos ng registration.
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I-check ang Balance at Natitirang Data Mo
Pagkatapos mag-load, palaging i-check na nai-apply nang tama ang load o promo:
Globe/TM:
- Load balance: I-dial ang *143# at piliin ang "My Account" > "Load Balance"
- Data balance: I-text ang DATA BAL sa 8080
- O gamitin ang GlobeOne app — ipinapakita nito ang lahat ng balance sa real-time
Smart/TNT:
- Load balance: I-dial ang *214#
- Data balance: I-dial ang *121# at piliin ang "My Account"
- O gamitin ang GigaLife app — ipinapakita ang data, load, at active na promos
DITO:
- Buksan ang DITO app — nakadisplay ang lahat ng balance sa home screen
- O i-dial ang *8888#
Popular Promo Codes & Keywords (2026)
Mga Popular na Promo Code at Keyword (2026)
Here are the most popular and best-value promo packages for each major network as of April 2026. Globe has rebranded its GIGA promos to the Go+ and GoEXTRA series, while Smart now uses the ALL DATA series. Prices and inclusions may change, so always check the latest on the network's app or by texting PROMO to 8080 (Globe) or dialing *123# (Smart).
Globe & TM Best Promos
- GoEXTRA59 (₱59) — 5GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 3 days. Register via GlobeOne app.
- Go+99 (₱99) — 8GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet texts, valid 7 days. Text GOPLUS99 to 8080.
- GoEXTRA99 (₱99) — 12GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 days. Register via GlobeOne or GCash app. Best all-around value.
- Go+149 (₱149) — 12GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 days. Text GOPLUS149 to 8080.
- GoSURF299 (₱299) — 2GB open-access data + 10GB app data, valid 30 days. Text GOSURF299 to 8080. Best monthly option.
Smart & TNT Best Promos
- ALL DATA 50 (₱50) — 2GB shareable data, valid 3 days. Register via *123# or GigaLife app.
- ALL DATA 99 (₱99) — 6GB shareable data, valid 7 days. Register via *123# or GigaLife app.
- ALL DATA+ 149 (₱149) — 6GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 days. Best combo value.
- MAGIC DATA 149 (₱149) — 3GB data, no expiry (as long as you maintain ₱1 load). Great for light users.
- ALL DATA 299 (₱299) — 24GB shareable data, valid 30 days. Best monthly value.
DITO Best Promos (Level-Up Packs)
- Level-Up 99 (₱99) — 7GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min to other networks + unli texts, valid 30 days.
- Level-Up 199 (₱199) — 20GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min to other networks + unli texts, valid 30 days. Best mid-range value.
- Level-Up 299 (₱299) — 32GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min to other networks + unli texts, valid 30 days. Includes Prime Video & Viber perks.
Narito ang pinakapopular at pinakamainam na promo packages para sa bawat pangunahing network noong Abril 2026. Pinalitan na ng Globe ang GIGA promos nila ng Go+ at GoEXTRA series, habang gumagamit na ang Smart ng ALL DATA series. Maaaring magbago ang mga presyo at inclusions, kaya palaging i-check ang pinakabago sa app ng network o sa pamamagitan ng pag-text ng PROMO sa 8080 (Globe) o pag-dial ng *123# (Smart).
Globe at TM Pinakamainam na Promos
- GoEXTRA59 (₱59) — 5GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 3 araw. I-register via GlobeOne app.
- Go+99 (₱99) — 8GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet texts, valid 7 araw. I-text ang GOPLUS99 sa 8080.
- GoEXTRA99 (₱99) — 12GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 araw. I-register via GlobeOne o GCash app. Pinakamainam na all-around na halaga.
- Go+149 (₱149) — 12GB open-access data + 8GB app data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 araw. I-text ang GOPLUS149 sa 8080.
- GoSURF299 (₱299) — 2GB open-access data + 10GB app data, valid 30 araw. I-text ang GOSURF299 sa 8080. Pinakamainam na monthly option.
Smart at TNT Pinakamainam na Promos
- ALL DATA 50 (₱50) — 2GB shareable data, valid 3 araw. I-register via *123# o GigaLife app.
- ALL DATA 99 (₱99) — 6GB shareable data, valid 7 araw. I-register via *123# o GigaLife app.
- ALL DATA+ 149 (₱149) — 6GB data + unli allnet calls & texts, valid 7 araw. Pinakamainam na combo value.
- MAGIC DATA 149 (₱149) — 3GB data, walang expiry (basta may ₱1 load ka). Maganda para sa mga light user.
- ALL DATA 299 (₱299) — 24GB shareable data, valid 30 araw. Pinakamainam na buwanang halaga.
DITO Pinakamainam na Promos (Level-Up Packs)
- Level-Up 99 (₱99) — 7GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min sa ibang network + unli texts, valid 30 araw.
- Level-Up 199 (₱199) — 20GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min sa ibang network + unli texts, valid 30 araw. Pinakamainam na mid-range halaga.
- Level-Up 299 (₱299) — 32GB data + unli DITO-to-DITO calls + 300 min sa ibang network + unli texts, valid 30 araw. Kasama ang Prime Video at Viber perks.
Pro Tips
Mga Payo
- Always register for a promo instead of using regular load for calls and data — promos give you 5-10x more value per peso.
- Use the network's official app (GlobeOne, GigaLife) to see exclusive promo bundles not available via text.
- Stack promos wisely — some promos can be layered (e.g., a call promo + a separate data promo). Check the terms before registering.
- Load from GCash on the 15th and 30th — these are common promo days when GCash offers cashback on load purchases.
- Set a data limit warning on your phone (Settings > Mobile Data > Data Warning) to avoid running out of data unexpectedly.
- Keep at least ₱1 of regular load at all times — some emergency services and registration texts require regular load, not promo credits.
- Palaging mag-register ng promo imbes na gumamit ng regular load para sa calls at data — nagbibigay ang promos ng 5-10x na mas maraming halaga bawat piso.
- Gamitin ang opisyal na app ng network (GlobeOne, GigaLife) para makita ang mga exclusive promo bundles na wala sa text.
- Mag-stack ng promos nang matalino — ang ibang promos ay pwedeng i-layer (hal., call promo + hiwalay na data promo). Tingnan ang terms bago mag-register.
- Mag-load mula sa GCash tuwing ika-15 at ika-30 — ito ang mga karaniwang promo days kung kailan nag-o-offer ang GCash ng cashback sa pagbili ng load.
- Mag-set ng data limit warning sa phone mo (Settings > Mobile Data > Data Warning) para maiwasan ang biglang maubusan ng data.
- Mag-iwan ng kahit ₱1 na regular load sa lahat ng oras — ang ibang emergency services at registration texts ay nangangailangan ng regular load, hindi promo credits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mga Madalas Itanong
What's the cheapest data promo in 2026?
For Globe/TM, GoEXTRA59 (₱59 for 5GB + unli calls & texts, 3 days) is the cheapest all-in promo. For Smart/TNT, ALL DATA 50 (₱50 for 2GB, 3 days) offers the lowest entry point. However, the best value per peso is the 7-day promos like GoEXTRA99 (12GB) or ALL DATA 99 (6GB). DITO offers the most data for ₱99 with their Level-Up 99 giving 7GB for a full 30 days.
Ano ang pinakamurang data promo sa 2026?
Para sa Globe/TM, ang GoEXTRA59 (₱59 para sa 5GB + unli calls & texts, 3 araw) ang pinakamurang all-in promo. Para sa Smart/TNT, ang ALL DATA 50 (₱50 para sa 2GB, 3 araw) ang pinakamurang entry point. Gayunpaman, ang pinakamainam na halaga bawat piso ay ang 7-day promos tulad ng GoEXTRA99 (12GB) o ALL DATA 99 (6GB). Ang DITO ang nag-o-offer ng pinakamaraming data sa ₱99 na may Level-Up 99 na nagbibigay ng 7GB para sa buong 30 araw.
Can I pasaload from Globe to Smart (cross-network)?
No. Pasaload (Globe) and Share-A-Load (Smart) only work within the same network — Globe to Globe, Smart to Smart. If you need to send load to someone on a different network, use GCash or Maya instead. Both e-wallets let you buy load for any network regardless of your own SIM.
Pwede ba akong mag-pasaload mula Globe patungo sa Smart (cross-network)?
Hindi. Ang Pasaload (Globe) at Share-A-Load (Smart) ay gumagana lang sa loob ng parehong network — Globe to Globe, Smart to Smart. Kung kailangan mong magpadala ng load sa isang tao sa ibang network, gumamit ng GCash o Maya sa halip. Pareho nitong e-wallets ang nagbibigay-daan sa iyo na bumili ng load para sa kahit anong network anuman ang SIM mo.
Can I convert load to GCash?
There is no official way to convert prepaid load back to GCash or cash. Once load is added to your SIM, it stays there. Some informal "load buyers" on social media offer this service at a steep discount (e.g., they'll give you ₱80 GCash for ₱100 load), but this is risky and not recommended. The best approach is to use your load by registering for promos or making calls/texts. If you regularly end up with excess load, consider switching to buying smaller denominations.
Pwede ko bang i-convert ang load sa GCash?
Walang opisyal na paraan para i-convert ang prepaid load pabalik sa GCash o cash. Kapag naidagdag na ang load sa SIM mo, nandoon na iyon. May ilang hindi opisyal na "load buyers" sa social media na nag-o-offer ng ganitong serbisyo sa malaking diskwento (hal., magbibigay sila ng ₱80 GCash para sa ₱100 load), pero mapanganib ito at hindi recommended. Ang pinakamainam na diskarte ay gamitin ang load mo sa pamamagitan ng pag-register ng promos o pagtawag/pagtext. Kung palagi kang may sobrang load, isaalang-alang na bumili ng mas maliliit na denominations.
How do I check my remaining data?
Globe/TM: Text DATA BAL to 8080, or open the GlobeOne app to see your data, load, and active promos. You can also dial *143# and navigate to My Account.
Smart/TNT: Dial *121# and select "My Account" to check data and promo status, or use the GigaLife app.
DITO: Open the DITO app — your remaining data is displayed right on the home screen.
Paano ko i-check ang natitirang data ko?
Globe/TM: I-text ang DATA BAL sa 8080, o buksan ang GlobeOne app para makita ang data, load, at active na promos mo. Pwede mo ring i-dial ang *143# at pumunta sa My Account.
Smart/TNT: I-dial ang *121# at piliin ang "My Account" para i-check ang data at promo status, o gamitin ang GigaLife app.
DITO: Buksan ang DITO app — nakadisplay ang natitirang data mo sa home screen.