KATHMANDU: All Ncell pre-paid customers will now receive more credit under the much appreciated service — Ncell Saapati. Ncell, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of Saapati service, is introducing ‘Double Saapati’ scheme, under which customers taking the facility during emergency situations will now receive credit balance of Rs 40 at the same service charge, as per a press statement.

The increased credit limit is coming into effect from Wednesday (August 2) onward.

There is no change in the service charge of two rupees (exclusive of tax).

Ncell has been providing Saapati facility of Rs 20 to the customers when their main balance is five rupees or less since 2012.

All pre-paid customers who have been using Ncell for at least two months are eligible to take Saapati facility. Customers can use the balance received under the facility to make calls and send SMS to any network, and also to use internet and other services in the Ncell network.

Pre-paid customers can dial *9988# and follow instructions to take the Saapati. The credited balance of Rs 40 and service charge two rupees (exclusive of tax) will be deducted when the customers top up their balance. If the recharged amount is less than Rs 40, the entire balance will be deducted and the remaining credit shall be deducted upon the next recharge.

Double Saapati offer will remain in place for 90 days.

Customers can take the service as many times as they need. Previous credit must be cleared to avail the Saapati facility.