Where to Buy Tracfone Prepaid Minute Cards

7 Different Ways to Buy Tracfone Prepaid Airtime Cards

Tracfone prepaid minute cards, which is what you use to add minutes to your Tracfone prepaid cell phone, are available at a wide variety of locations. But when you need more prepaid minutes, sometimes it is nice to know all the different options where you can refill the prepaid minutes. 

New Tracfone customers might not know all the different ways to buy airtime, and even long time customers might be surprised at some of these options. Plus, some of these options are actually cheaper than others.

So provided below are 7 different options, both in stores and online, where you can find a Tracfone prepaid minute card to refill service.

Where to Buy Tracfone Airtime Cards (And the Best Way...):

1. Tracfone Website - Purchase airtime cards directly on the Tracfone website using a credit card. If you already have a Tracfone account, it is usually very quick and easy, but their website is known to have some issues which occasionally make it unusable. It is best to have some additional options for adding airtime in case you are about to run out of airtime. Also, we've found that the taxes collected on the Tracfone website are slightly higher than some of the other retailers.

2. From Your Phone - Text 'Buy' to 611611, or call Tracfone's customer service (1(800) 867-7183) and follow the prompts to purchase airtime. Like the Tracfone website, these options also sometimes don't work as intended, and you may use some of your airtime to actually purchase more. 

3. Tracfone My Account App - The Tracfone app can be used to not only track and manage your account and airtime balance, but also purchase additional airtime. However, some users have reported recent issues with the app. In our own testing, even after reinstalling the app, it was not loading. 

4. Online Retailers such as eBay, Target, Walmart and Amazon - Most major online retailers offer Tracfone airtime cards, but aware of some differences. Currently, (affiliate link) eBay, Target and Walmart all offer Tracfone airtime cards at the same prices as Tracfone, and with free, email delivery. Some other retailers, like (affiliate link) Amazon, have higher prices than those on the Tracfone website, and charge additional fees for a physical delivery. Get an even better deal by using a store credit card (like the Target Red Card) for additional discounts, plus we have found the taxes collected by these retailers are less than those collected on the Tracfone website.

5. In-store retailers including Dollar General, Walmart, Target and more - Walk in to many of these retail stores and purchase Tracfone airtime cards using any accepted method at the store, including cash, which is not possible using most of other methods listed here. Note that these retail stores do not always carry a wide selection of cards, so you may only have a few option to choose from.

6. Convenience Stores - These vary significantly across the US, but many convenience stores do carry Tracfone airtime cards. These include 7-Eleven, Circle K, Speedway and others.

7. Airtime Bundles from HSN, QVC and eBay - Buy a new smartphone and get it with up to a year of service from HSN, QVC or (affiliate link) eBay. These are the best deals on a phone and service, and there are often phones on sale for under $100 that include 1 Year of service and 1500 talk/text/data (a $99 value). Learn more in our guide to the cheapest way to buy airtime or view the latest Tracfone deals.

Tracfone airtime cards have very standardized prices, but we have seen some online third-party retailers charging more than they should. Just be sure to double check prices with the Tracfone website if you are buying elsewhere. 

For those wondering about the best way to buy airtime, it just depends on what is most convenient for you. But as we outlined above, buying phone and airtime bundles together is the best deal, followed by purchasing from online retailers like eBay, Target and Walmart, where there are ways to get a small discount.

That's it for the seven different ways to buy Tracfone airtime. But you can continue learning more useful tips with our List of Tracfone Money Saving Tricks and Tips!

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For more on the basics of Tracfone, visit our Beginners Guide.

Also take a look at our List of the Best Tracfone Smartphones under $100!

Finally, learn how to Make your Airtime Last Longer and also check out our recent post on How Data works with Tracfone.

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