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Chippie Phone Question #286325
07/19/2022 07:50 PM
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Had a chippie sim card put in an old phone when I was last in St. Maarten. I have the app that allows me to top up. When in the US, how can I check to see what my balance is and the date my number expires? Thanks for any help.

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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286330
07/19/2022 09:14 PM
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Try the link below.

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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: ruralcarrier] #286333
07/19/2022 10:40 PM
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Thanks for the link. When I plug in my phone number, it says there is no transaction in the last 60 days. This is not correct as I did a top up on May 23 and again today. Perhaps it is because I used the chippie mobile app to top up rather than this website. FWIW when I did the top up on May 23 (while in St. Maarten), I know it went through because the additional money showed up when checking my account and the expiration date was extended. I also have a screen shot of the receipt from May 23.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286336
07/19/2022 11:25 PM
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Side note: If you get Google Fi phone service. it works internationally . I think no extra cost for calls. (I pay per Mb for data)

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: lee614] #286338
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Originally Posted by lee614
Side note: If you get Google Fi phone service. it works internationally . I think no extra cost for calls. (I pay per Mb for data)


We have used it in Europe and St Maarten/Martin without issue. Service at home in the US is good too. Very happy.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286339
07/20/2022 07:31 AM
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I have no idea how the mobile app works but I can check mine via the regular site.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286463
07/22/2022 09:17 AM
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The chippie app actually had a support icon that allowed me to send a message asking how I could access this info while in the US. I received a prompt response telling me my balance and expiration date. Good to know I can access this info this way.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286470
07/22/2022 10:36 AM
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Good deal.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286477
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Thanks for that info CaribLee. I've always used the website as well to keep renewing my number or to top-up. Good to know I can get an app.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286481
07/22/2022 03:12 PM
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Just downloaded the app. Thanks much for the info!


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286523
07/23/2022 09:41 PM
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New England (home), St. Maarte...
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Easier to set up automatic monthly payments with Chippie; I do that with $10/month, then you don't have to think about it. smile


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: jmbcomms] #286525
07/23/2022 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jmbcomms
Easier to set up automatic monthly payments with Chippie; I do that with $10/month, then you don't have to think about it. smile

works if you're there enough to make it pay. But for 120 a year most people can do better.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: jmbcomms] #286529
07/24/2022 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by jmbcomms
Easier to set up automatic monthly payments with Chippie; I do that with $10/month, then you don't have to think about it. smile


Calendar reminders to top up every 60 days work fine for me. No $$ required.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: jazzgal] #286538
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Linda--that's what we do. Although the last couple of trips we barely used it, as we just used wifi calling most of the time.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: Carol_Hill] #286539
07/24/2022 08:16 AM
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Same here.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286540
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I use it primarily to make local calls while on the island.....mainly for dinner reservations and such.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286542
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CaribLee--I think we used the local phone just once to make a reservation last trip. We basically don't make reservations anywhere, unless it is very specific., as it's usually just the two of us and we generally travel off season and eat fairly early.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286549
07/24/2022 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by CaribLee
I use it primarily to make local calls while on the island.....mainly for dinner reservations and such.

We use WIFI calling with WhatsApp for reservations at restaurants and beach bars. Works great as most places have a WhatsApp number for calls and texting.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: Carol_Hill] #286564
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I don't make many calls, but I do use wi-fi a lot for posting pictures to Facebook and such. Nice not having to find out passwords each time I go to a new place.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286567
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I might be a little old fashioned, but I use mine for two primary reasons. I know what time it is and if I break down on the road, I just use it to call for assistance. It fits in my pocket better than my US cell phone. I also use it for local calls and an occasional text. Well worth the $1 that I add to it every 60 days and have had the same phone number for many years which my SXM friends all know.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286569
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I utilize the “E-sim” on my iPhone with my US number and have the “chip” installed as my sxm number. To check balance it’s just #191#. I add 1.00 every 60 days then then turn back off. Super easy

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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: kim] #286577
07/25/2022 08:37 AM
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The chippie sites I find require a $10 minimum top up. Where can I go to just add a $1 top up? Thanks.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286580
07/25/2022 08:54 AM
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The link I furnished will allow $1 top up. This is allowed when using the reloadable top up card.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286586
07/25/2022 09:20 AM
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Excuse my ignorance but I assume I need to buy the reloadable top up card while on the island (will be there in 10 days). Then I come back to that linked website to set up an account and use the top up card. Am I close?

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: CaribLee] #286587
07/25/2022 09:33 AM
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I got mine at one of the Chippie stores but it was several years ago and they were hard to find then. You might try the "Contact US" link from the site I referenced and see if they can help you. I am not sure how up to date the site is but I would personally try Tech Hub in the Carrefour grocery on Bush Road. It is similar to a credit card and looks similar to the one pictured on the site.

You are close IF you can find the card.

Good luck.


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: ruralcarrier] #286588
07/25/2022 09:49 AM
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Thanks for the info.

Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: jazzgal] #286593
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I'm searching in the App store and must not be looking properly.

What is the exact name and a pic of the icon would be great! wink


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Re: Chippie Phone Question [Re: BeachKitten] #286596
07/25/2022 12:22 PM
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Looks like this.

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