Zong New SIM Price in Pakistan: Rs 300 Prepaid, Rs 400 Replacement, Rs 1,500 eSIM and Free MNP
Zong new SIM price is Rs 300 for prepaid and data SIMs, Rs 400 for a replacement, Rs 1,500 for eSIM and free for MNP. Documents, steps and first recharge.
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A new Zong prepaid SIM costs Rs 300. A data SIM is also Rs 300, a postpaid SIM is Rs 300 plus a security deposit, and moving your number to Zong (MNP) is free. A replacement SIM on the same number is Rs 400, and an eSIM is Rs 1,500.
These are the prices on Zong's own SIM price page, checked on 14 November 2026. You buy the SIM at a Zong Customer Service Centre or franchise, with your original CNIC and a fingerprint check. The table below has every charge, followed by the documents and what to do after the SIM starts working.
Zong charges Rs 300 for a new prepaid SIM
Zong lists a new prepaid SIM at Rs 300. The same Rs 300 applies to a data SIM and to a new postpaid SIM, though postpaid also needs a security deposit. Porting your number from another network costs nothing.
| What you are buying | Zong price |
|---|---|
| New prepaid SIM | Rs 300 |
| New postpaid SIM | Rs 300 plus security deposit as per tariff |
| Prepaid to postpaid conversion | Security deposit as per tariff |
| Data SIM | Rs 300 |
| SIM conversion (MNP, keep your number) | Free |
| Change of SIM (replacement on the same number) | Rs 400 |
| eSIM | Rs 1,500 |
For comparison, Jazz lists its new SIM at Rs 350, as set out in our page on the Jazz new SIM price. A shopkeeper who asks for much more than Rs 300 for a plain Zong prepaid SIM is charging above Zong's list price.
You need your original CNIC and a fingerprint check
A Pakistani buyer needs an original, valid CNIC and must pass biometric verification on the fingerprint device at the counter. The SIM is then registered on that CNIC. Nobody else can buy it for you on their own fingerprints.
Take the SIM only from a Zong Customer Service Centre, a franchise or an authorised retailer with a biometric device. A SIM registered on someone else's CNIC is a legal risk for both of you. Our page on buying a SIM safely explains the checks a genuine retailer runs.
Foreign and Afghan buyers follow a separate process at a Zong centre or franchise:
- Foreigners: original valid passport and valid visa, or a Pakistan Origin Card (POC).
- Afghan nationals: original valid visa or passport, verified by a notary public.
- Everyone in this group: passport details, visa or POC details, the FIA entry stamp, and a CSAF form signed by you and the Zong staff member.
POC holders can see the full document list in buying a SIM with a Pakistan Origin Card.
How to buy a new Zong SIM in 5 steps
You can buy and register the SIM in one visit to the counter if your fingerprints match. Pay the Rs 300 and give your thumb impression. Your first bundle can wait until you have checked the new SIM offers below.
- Go to a Zong Customer Service Centre or franchise with your original CNIC.
- Tell the staff whether you want prepaid, postpaid, data or an eSIM.
- Pick a number from the ones offered, or ask about choosing your own.
- Give your fingerprints on the biometric device and pay Rs 300.
- Put the SIM in your phone, restart it and make a test call.
If your fingerprints do not match, PTA keeps an alternate process at operator service centres for people with worn or damaged fingerprints. See what to do when your fingerprint does not match.
An eSIM costs Rs 1,500 and needs one extra step
A Zong eSIM costs Rs 1,500 and also needs biometric verification before it is activated. You get a QR code to scan on your phone. Zong warns that the QR code must not be shared with anyone.
Zong's eSIM page adds a step to avoid a DIRBS block. An eSIM switches on a second IMEI in your phone. Send both IMEIs to 8484, and email screenshots of IMEI 1 and IMEI 2 to Zong for whitelisting. If the phone's PTA tax is unpaid, pay it first. Supported phones are listed in our Zong eSIM guide.
Your first recharge sets how long the balance lasts
Zong's recharge table links the load amount to the balance validity. A load of Rs 50 to Rs 99 lasts 30 days, while Rs 1,000 or more lasts 365 days. Bigger first loads keep a new SIM active longer.
| Zong load or scratch card | Balance validity |
|---|---|
| Rs 50 to Rs 99 | 30 days |
| Rs 100 to Rs 299 | 60 days |
| Rs 300 to Rs 499 | 90 days |
| Rs 500 to Rs 999 | 180 days |
| Rs 1,000 to Rs 20,000 | 365 days |
Then pick a starter bundle. Zong runs a separate new SIM offer with free data and minutes, and discounted bundles on code *9330#.
Check the SIM is really on your CNIC
After buying, confirm that the new number shows on your CNIC and that no unknown numbers do. The free 668 SMS check works from any network. Block any number you did not buy.
Send your CNIC number without dashes to 668, or use the method in checking the SIMs on your CNIC. If you lose the SIM later, the Rs 400 replacement on the same number is covered in getting a Zong duplicate SIM.
Common questions
What is the price of a new Zong SIM in 2026?
Rs 300 for a new prepaid SIM, according to Zong's SIM price page. A data SIM is also Rs 300.
How much is a Zong postpaid SIM?
Rs 300, plus a security deposit that depends on the postpaid tariff you choose. Converting an existing prepaid number to postpaid needs only the security deposit.
Is it free to switch my number to Zong?
Yes. Zong lists SIM conversion through MNP (mobile number portability) as free of charge.
How much does a Zong replacement SIM cost?
Rs 400 for a change of SIM on the same number. Zong also issues an eSIM by replacing an existing Zong number at a service centre.
Can someone else buy a Zong SIM for me?
No. The SIM is registered on the CNIC and fingerprints of the person at the counter. That person owns the number.
Can a foreigner buy a Zong SIM?
Yes, at a Zong centre or franchise, with an original valid passport and visa, or a Pakistan Origin Card, plus the FIA entry stamp and a signed CSAF form.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We checked Zong's SIM price page on 14 November 2026, which carries the price table and the eSIM questions, including the 8484 IMEI step. The foreigner, Afghan and POC documents are from Zong's SIM issuance process page. The recharge validity table appears in the footer of Zong's pages. The 668 SIM check is PTA's service.
About the author
Technology Journalist & Multimedia Producer
Ahmad Ali is a technology journalist and multimedia producer at Pakistan Era, joining the team in October 2026. He covers consumer technology and digital life for Pakistani readers, combining research with hands-on product testing.
