2 Degrees Prepaid Plans 2025: Cheapest Plans, Top Up Codes & More

Cheapest monthly prepay plan: $8/month ·
Minimum top-up amount: $10 ·
Carryover data included: Yes ·
Free daily data hour: 1 hour per day

Most of the headline numbers are stable across plans; the $85 unlimited plan is the one exception to data carryover.

How does 2degrees Prepay work?

2degrees Prepay is a no-contract mobile plan that lets you pay for what you need without locking into a 12- or 24-month term. You buy a SIM card, choose a plan, and top up as you go. Most plans include Carryover data; every plan includes a free one-hour slice of data every day. When your credit runs out, calls, texts, and data stop — but you can top up anytime to restart service.

What happens when my 2degrees Prepay runs out?

If you run out of credit, your phone stops making calls, sending texts, and using mobile data. However, you can still receive calls and texts for a limited time in some cases. The real fix is simple: top up. As long as you have enough credit when the plan renews, the plan auto-renews — if not, your service pauses until you add more money.

• Plans auto-renew with enough credit (2degrees Prepay Plans)
• Minimum top-up amount is $10 (2degrees Prepay Plans)
• Top-up range: $10 to $150 (2degrees Prepay Top Up (official portal))

The pattern: you never lose your number or your plan — you just need to keep a positive balance. The trade-off is that you pay for convenience, not volume.

What is the cheapest 2degrees Prepay plan?

Eight monthly prepaid plans are available, with the cheapest costing $8 per month. That entry-level plan gives you 1GB of data, 100 minutes, and unlimited texts for 30 days, and it still includes the free daily data hour. For heavier users, a $35 plan with 8GB and unlimited minutes is usually a better fit.

How much does a 2degrees SIM card cost?

A new 2degrees SIM card costs $5, but it’s often free if you buy it as part of a plan bundle. For example, buying a $35 plan online may include a free SIM. You can also pick up a SIM from supermarkets, dairies, and 2degrees stores.

How much does 2degrees roaming cost?

If you travel overseas, 2degrees charges $8 per day for roaming in over 100 destinations. The daily rate is charged only when you use your phone — a call, text, or data use triggers the fee. The roaming day runs from midnight to midnight NZ time. After using 1GB of max-speed data, speeds drop to 128Kbps. Receiving calls in certain Pacific islands costs $1.15 per minute.

• $8/day roaming in 100+ destinations (2degrees International Roaming (official page))
• 1GB high-speed data per day, then 128Kbps throttle; receiving calls in Fiji, Cook Islands, Western Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga and Papua New Guinea costs $1.15/min (2degrees Getting Started with Pay Monthly (official guide))

Eight plans, one pattern: the cheapest saves you money only if you use very little data and don’t travel.

Can I top up my 2degrees prepaid plan online?

Yes, topping up online is the fastest method. Head to topup.2degrees.nz, enter your phone number, choose an amount between $10 and $150, and pay by card, online EFTPOS, or voucher. You can also use the 2degrees app (available on iOS and Android) to top up instantly. If you prefer retail, supermarkets, dairies, and 2degrees stores sell top-up vouchers.

What is the best way to top up 2degrees?

For convenience, the 2degrees app or the top-up website are the best options — they’re available 24/7 and the credit is usually applied within seconds. If you don’t have a card, buy a voucher from a retail store. Calling 0800 022 022 or 201 from a 2degrees mobile for top-up help is free.

• Online top-up: topup.2degrees.nz ($10–$150) (2degrees Top Up Portal (official site))
• App top-up: 2degrees app (Card, Online EFTPOS, Voucher) and free helpline 0800 022 022 or 201 from a 2degrees mobile (2degrees Help: How to top up (official support))

The catch: vouchers expire after a certain period, so don’t buy a $50 voucher if you only use $10 a month.

How to buy a plan on 2degrees?

You can buy a plan online, through the app, or by dialling a short code. If you already have a SIM, just log into your account and select a plan. The plan activates immediately, and your existing balance is used for the plan cost.

What are the buying codes for 2degrees Prepay plans?

2degrees offers USSD codes to purchase plans directly from your phone. For example, to buy the $35 monthly plan, dial *XXX# (check the official site for the exact code). The codes are also listed on the 2degrees website under “Prepay Plan Codes”. Common codes:

• BUY 35plan1M – for the $35/month plan
• BUY 8plan1M – for the $8/month plan
• BUY 15plan1M – for the $15/month plan

Plans can be activated immediately. You can also switch between plans at any time.

For a step-by-step guide, check the 2degrees Prepay Plans page.

How do I add someone to my 2degrees plan?

2degrees allows you to add an extra line to your existing plan, sharing data between both lines. You can do this by logging into your account and selecting “Add a line”. The additional line has its own phone number but shares the plan’s data allowance. A small fee may apply for the extra line.

1. Log in to your 2degrees account online
2. Find the “Add someone to my plan” option
3. Choose the plan you want to share (prepaid or monthly)
4. Confirm and the new SIM will be activated

This is useful for families or couples who want to pool their data. However, not all prepaid plans support this feature – check with 2degrees support.

“All plans come with Carryover data, 1-hour of free data every day & free NZ Voicemail.”

— 2degrees Prepay Plans page (2degrees official website)

“2degrees offers free, unlimited calls to other 2degrees numbers.”

— MoneyHub 2degrees Mobile Review (MoneyHub (NZ consumer finance guide))

For a light user who sends a few texts and uses WhatsApp on Wi-Fi, the $15/month plan is the sweet spot because it doubles the entry-level data for only $7 more. For a heavy user who streams and uses maps, the $45 monthly plan gives you 12GB – enough for most NZ lifestyles. The key takeaway: don’t buy the $8 plan unless you’re truly only using it for emergencies. The $35 plan, at $1.17 per day, offers the best balance of data and minutes for the average Kiwi.

Frequently asked questions

The pattern across the FAQs: 2degrees prepay is flexible, but you are the one managing renewals, balance, and roaming decisions.

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