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[ZIP] Boost Mobile $230 Prepaid SIM Starter Kit 12-Month (170GB, Expiry 11/04/2026) $179 Delivered @ auditech_online eBay

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[ZIP] Boost Mobile $230 Prepaid SIM Starter Kit 12-Month (170GB, Expiry 11/04/2026) $179 Delivered @ auditech_online eBay
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trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 14:28 ebay.com.au (1860 clicks)
Last edited 11/12/2024 - 21:08
SAV30ZIP

45c less and longer expiry date of SIM card than this offer.

I've confirmed with the rep that the April 2026 expiry date is correct for this plan.

Don't need to have Zip Pay to use code SAV30ZIP (for $30 off) = $179 when you pay with discounted eBay gift cards.

Here's a screenshot of the section on the eBay app where you place the eBay gift card codes. You add the Zip Pay code first. The eBay website will be similar.

Credit to @urahara for the following tip:

Select ZIP Pay as payment method which applies the code SAV30ZIP
Then buy a gift card using any of the services https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/discounted_egift_cards
Enter the pin of the gift card at the same place where code was applied.

Credit to @AusNugz to choose Australia Post.

Make sure you select Aus Post if you can over Sendle.

From Seller's eBay description:

NOT FOR RECHARGE, NOT AN ESIM
Must activate before 12/4/2026, 1 year plan starts from activation

Boost Mobile $230 Prepaid SIM Starter Kit (correct as of 21/10/2024)

  • This is a physical SIM starter kit for new customers only
  • Starter kit cannot be used for recharge
  • Option to switch to eSIM via app on supported devices after activation
  • The expected delivery dates are provided by eBay, not by the seller, and they are estimation only

  • If your current mobile service is about to expire, please consider express postage as the regular mail/parcel service could delay.

  • Activation expiry date 11/4/2026

  • 160GB base data on the Telstra 4G and 5G networks

  • Receive 10GB bonus data if activate by 10/3/2025

  • 12-month plan starts from activation

  • UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL standard calls to 20 selected destinations
  • 1200 standard mins to 30 selected destinations
  • 1200 text to standard numbers to any country in the world
  • 150Mbps download speed cap on 4G and 5G
  • Tri-cut SIM fits any phone
  • First recharge included
  • Keep your own number or get a new one
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Comments

  • H0tsh0t on 11/12/2024 - 14:33

    I am currently with boost but plan has expired. if I port to Another provider and then port back in, can this be used ?

    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 14:36
      +5

      Yes

      • discountguy on 11/12/2024 - 16:05

        Is there a minimum time you need to be away from Boost before you can port back as a new customer?

        • Moo Deng on 11/12/2024 - 16:11
          +6

          No, port out and then port back in

        • myoda on 11/12/2024 - 16:15
          +10

          Same day if you want, but I usually find a 1 month cheap deal and use most of that month up before going back to Boost

        • Alzori on 11/12/2024 - 20:58
          +2

          About an hour or so. I found I had activation issues (with the identity check stuff iirc) with boost if I tried going back too fast.

    • eggboi on 11/12/2024 - 15:09
      +5

      Easiest way is grab a $5 aldi mobile sim to do this (or so I've heard) Something with a very cheap minimum prepaid credit load-up to activate the temporary account anyway. Amaysim is another candidate. Do not try to purchase a $2 kogan esim for this - they force you to purchase a plan during on-boarding, which costs far too much.

      • Ezio on 11/12/2024 - 15:33
        +1

        $2 telstra sim is another good option.

        • Make it so on 11/12/2024 - 15:43

          Yes, but you need to factor in a longer delay. I needed to activate by Sunday to meet my Cashback deadline, so I tried to do it on Thursday, but Telstra's SIM activation website was down for maintenance. So I did it on Friday, but it didn't go through until Monday because they wouldn't port over the weekend. I contacted chat, and they said it was because it was a "port in" or something.

          So take that into account. Perhaps best to contact chat to activate?

          • WalterBiH on 11/12/2024 - 17:13
            +3

            @Make it so: My experience was different.

            I used Telstra $2 SIM for three of my services - all done on Saturday morning with no interaction with live chat of either Boost or Telstra. Took approx 20 minutes per service Boost -> Telstra -> Boost.

            • Make it so on 11/12/2024 - 17:15

              @WalterBiH: Go figure.
              I had read this from someone else as well, which is why I wasn't worried. But I submitted this mid-Friday afternoon (just after COB in Eastern States probably), and it wouldn't port until Monday morning. I chased it on chat and everything. This was for two services, both with the same outcome. I missed the deadline and am probably missing out on $170 cashback in total.

              I just want people to be mindful that they could get unlucky.

              • WalterBiH on 11/12/2024 - 17:18

                @Make it so: Better safe than sorry - extra information and experience you provided can't hurt :)

      • Binchicken22 on 11/12/2024 - 15:48

        Optus free 7 day trial?

        • mnko on 11/12/2024 - 16:01
          +2

          You can't use your own number for the trial

      • tinx on 11/12/2024 - 21:19

        Don’t you need to recharge with $2 amaysim ?

    • Vavoom on 11/12/2024 - 15:09
      +1

      Yes, did it yesterday.

    • skidexa on 11/12/2024 - 19:04

      Just dont port to Lebara. I tried to port from Lebara back to Boost but i wasn't getting the verification code for like 2weeks. Other people had the same issue and i had to call them multiple times but they couldnt help much. The issue somehow fixed itself but i had missed a cash reward or shop back reward because of the delay.

  • kungfuman on 11/12/2024 - 14:38
    +2

    if you are on a telstra Business account wanting to port to boost you need to make sure you telstra account is converted back to a personal account first then it works. Just an FYI because I had to go through this to port a number out to boost.

  • AusNugz on 11/12/2024 - 14:45
    +5

    Make sure you select AusPost if you can over Sendle.
    I had to declare my last item lost as instead of the “4 days” quoted it took over 3 weeks Sydney to Melbourne.

    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 15:04

      Thanks. Updated the post with your advice.

  • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 14:54

    The code works but it leaves you only left having to use Zip Pay as the payment. Any other ways around this without having to jump through hoops?

    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 15:04
      +1

      @zztrader You can use eBay gift cards (as mentioned in the post description) but other payment methods don't seem to work if you don't have Zip Pay.

      • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 15:30
        -2

        An ebay gift card or which one exactly, 2 of these sims will cost AU $388.00, Can I custom buy a card for that?

        Never done this gift card stuff and entering pin codes in, I just dont want to be landed with a card with excess hang over if it can be helped.

        Let me know which card exactly are you referring to as there are a stack of links and things on that page you linked to.

        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 16:25

          @zztrader Unfortunately I don't think you can custom the amount $388. The places where I can buy the eBay gift card is in whole amounts. You would most likely end up choosing a $400 eBay gift card leaving you $12 extra in your eBay account.

          You need to scroll down the page to the eBay gift card, then look for where to buy. There are several options and some not listed on the list e.g. 3% discount at Woolworths Everyday Rewards App, choose Your Pick gift card and eBay is one of them listed.

          • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 16:41

            @trixieb: So just buy a eGift Card vs the physical card from say Woolworths? Will that have a pin number to enter in after applying the SAV30ZIP code?

            Or do we enter it in at the same time after SAV30ZIP

            • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 16:51
              +1

              @zztrader: The other OzBargainers are buying eBay eGift cards with a small discount. I wouldn't recommend buying the physical eBay gift cards from Woolworths or Coles as they are available in $50 and $100 denominations but you need $388. As a precaution, I don't know if there is a limit on the number of eBay gift card codes allowed with this Zip Pay promotion.

              • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 16:59

                @trixieb: Thanks for that,
                I just went to Woolworths site, they allow you to use custom.

                Then I realised when going to buy 2 of these, they only discount 1 card and charge full $209 by adding a second card.

                So would it be better buying 2 seperate $180 cards or just buy 1 $360 eGift card and buy them 1 at a time?

                • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 17:06

                  @zztrader: Here's a screenshot of the section on the eBay app where you place the eBay gift card codes. You add the Zip Pay code first. The eBay website will be similar.

                • Moo Deng on 11/12/2024 - 17:09

                  @zztrader: Which Woolworths site? I don’t believe they sell gift cards online??

                  • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 17:38

                    @Moo Deng: https://giftcards.woolworths.com.au

                    When trying to check out it wouldn't let me and asked me to login again.

                    It also says after login hassles that: Please note: Your Woolworths online account cannot be used to login to Woolworths Gift Cards.
                    So I need to create another login for buying an onlline gift card. Insanity.

                    I really appreciate all you guys help and Trixieb for the continual updates, I am now glad I never purchased a gift card for 2 or 3 sims as a downer Xmas would have been assured.

                    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 17:45

                      @zztrader: Do you have PayPal that you can link your card to? Sometimes the Woolworths gift card website works better using PayPal.

                    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 18:08
                      +1

                      @zztrader: As mentioned earlier, if you use the Everyday Rewards app, you can get 3% discount for the eBay eGift card with "Your Pick" gift card.

                      • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 18:21
                        +1

                        @trixieb: Thanks trixie, I was in a hurry just trying to get the voucher through that I ended up forgetting as I didnt want the listing to sell out.

                        I am pretty green to the voucher world of Ozbargain. I think I need to upgrade my skill set on vouchers, and also on Samsung Phone deals as well because every time one rolls out on here, I seem to miss it because I am just unprepared and have too many questions.

                        At least I got one sim but will grab another Boost exp 2025 sim later I guess

                        Thanks for all your efforts and learnt something new in meantime. Cheers :)

                        ps: I forgot to change the postal choice to Aus Post and left it on Sendie without realising. I sent a Message to the seller asking if they can change it so will see.

                        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 18:29
                          +2

                          @zztrader: Glad you got one :) I've been buying gift cards (and cashback deals) for about 2 years and still learning. Sometimes I pay with my credit card and not bother with discounted gift cards in case of issues as I don't want to be refunded and be stuck with the gift card.

                • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 17:14
                  +1

                  @zztrader: Based on this comment, you will need another eBay account to use the $30 off Zip Pay code twice.

                  "You can only use the redemption code 1 time during the Offer Period."

                  You cannot share eBay gift cards with another eBay account. If you are using 2 eBay accounts to buy 1 each of the $179 SIM card, then you will be buying 2 x $179 eBay eGift cards, instead of $358 as a single eGift card.

              • Uncle Roger on 11/12/2024 - 18:05
                +1

                @trixieb: Typically you can stack a promo code with 7 gift cards…

          • Moo Deng on 11/12/2024 - 17:08
            +1

            @trixieb: Was able to custom buy amount with Bupa Rewards

  • hopper on 11/12/2024 - 14:56

    Must activate before 11/4/2026

    tempting, i just activated this plan last week, might get it again for next year too

    • ZJack on 11/12/2024 - 15:47
      +2

      Tempted, but decided it was too risky to buy a no-longer-offered sim plan from a time before Telstra’s takeover. Feels like there’s a chance they could renege on the “valid until” date.

      Dunno how they’d justify it or what it’d look like - maybe giving you $230 credit towards another plan (leaving you another $100ish out of pocket to reach the next cheapest available prepaid 365 day plan at the time?)

      • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 21:19
        +1

        @ZJack Up to you but I don't think there would be issues with this discontinued plan. I'm a Telstra customer and haven't had any issues on their discontinued plans. They do change their plans often.

        • ZJack on 11/12/2024 - 22:28

          Yeah I agree, it’s not likely an issue. My thinking was that if buying this sim, you’re not really a customer of Telstra until you activate it. You’d be a customer of the eBay seller, who was a customer of the company Boost which now has new owners. If Telstra changed the rules you wouldn’t have proof of purchase from Boost or anything.

          Again I’m sure it’s fine!

  • reddevilpin on 11/12/2024 - 15:13

    Keep getting this error : Looks like that's the wrong code. Please double-check and try again.
    even after select zip pay as option

    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 15:16

      Not sure why but it worked when I tried. Maybe try copy and paste this: SAV30ZIP

      • reddevilpin on 11/12/2024 - 15:19
        +1

        Tried but same error.

        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 15:22
          +1

          Sorry don't know why. I just tested again and works with Zip Pay selected.

          • akhan on 11/12/2024 - 15:31

            @trixieb: i was making the a small mistake earlier which was giving me the error as well. the code is 'SAV30ZIP' and i was typing 'SAVE30ZIP'.

            try typing the code without the 'E'

        • hibilly125 on 11/12/2024 - 15:33
          +1

          eBay account must be Australia-based.

      • plentifoo on 11/12/2024 - 15:59

        SAV30ZIP doesn't work for me. Need to use ZIP for it to work.

        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 16:07

          Only works with eBay gift cards without having ZIP Pay and $30 off with the code as mentioned in the post description.

  • ozhunter68 on 11/12/2024 - 15:34

    Thanks OP, got one for when my 6 month Telstra sim runs out 16/09/2025 as I like to plan ahead for this interesting

    next 12 months whilst doing a lap travelling around Oz.

  • joinsung on 11/12/2024 - 15:40

    Damn I just bought a catch connect 120GB at $119…
    Would've bought this deal if I saw this earlier tho… unlucky.

    • Deccygal on 11/12/2024 - 16:29

      Cancel it, I get terrible connection with catch connect vs boost Sim.

    • plentifoo on 11/12/2024 - 17:04
      +2

      Nah depends on where you are in Aus. In Perth, WA catch almost as bad/good as telstra.

  • angry-redbird on 11/12/2024 - 15:40
    +1

    Thanks OP. Just got mine with Ebay gift card.

  • Make it so on 11/12/2024 - 15:44
    +3

    Bought from these guys recently - arrived quickly without issues. Changed to Australia Post as well.

  • gibbs on 11/12/2024 - 15:50
    +2

    Boost coverage sucks now a days

    • littlesoldier on 11/12/2024 - 15:52
      +2

      Still better than Optus and Voda IMO

      • RichardF89 on 11/12/2024 - 16:20

        somewhere in Perth Vodaphone coverage is better

      • skidexa on 11/12/2024 - 19:08

        Yep when i ported to lebara termporaily (voda), the reception was bad in places where boost would normally work. Couldnt scroll Ozb during toilet breaks at work. And thenoptus…well they breached my data so i wont be going back anytime soon.

    • Deccygal on 11/12/2024 - 16:29

      Isn't it Telstra ? Always worked perfectly for me

      • littlesoldier on 11/12/2024 - 16:36
        +2

        Yes, Boost get full coverage of Telstra network
        the network accessibility is better than Telstra wholesale network such as Belong and Aldi

        • braddsey on 11/12/2024 - 21:20

          Can probably expect that to change now Telstra own Boost… they’ll either be booted down to 2nd tier so only Tel$tra has the premium product, or they’ll cost pretty much the same as Tel$tra.

          • littlesoldier on 11/12/2024 - 23:31

            @braddsey: will have to see…..
            however there are views that Telstra should have no intention to push Boost to 2nd tier
            as this will just damage the current unique position of Boost market segment
            Telstra has already been controlling Boost pricing and product roadmap even before the acquisition

            To start, I don't think Telstra's purchase will significantly change competition in the mobile space. While consolidation can have negative impacts, Telstra was already responsible for Boost Mobile's pricing and product roadmap. Boost mobile plans may be cheaper than Telstra but - by and large - they're more expensive than what truly independent Telstra MVNOs have been charging.

            This also means Telstra doesn't have much incentive to change unique selling points like the fact Boost is the only MVNO with access to the full Telstra network. Every other Telstra-powered provider uses a slightly smaller footprint which means they have less coverage in regional and rural Australia.

            ref: https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/News/What-does-Te…

    • theguyrules on 11/12/2024 - 16:42

      I actually have been getting more issues recently, where I never used to

  • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 15:52

    Can somebody please tell me, which actual gift card have they used that works, all I see on the GC page is stats of stuff,

    or where can one buy discounted eBay gift cards?

    • Moo Deng on 11/12/2024 - 16:12

      RACV/RACQ Rewards, Bupa Rewards, Everyday Rewards Gift Cards, Entertainment Book, ShopBack Tech Swap, etc

      • zztrader on 11/12/2024 - 16:25

        Those are Reward Cards, I dont understand how you enter a code from those cards into the ebay site.

        I appreciate the info you and others have wrote, but there are too many hoops to jump through here, I even read the gc page and am no further forward to just actually buying one of these things.

        Perhaps its easier to just sign up with Zip Pay as have spent half hour reading the gc page and no further forward.

  • Doy on 11/12/2024 - 15:56

    So what are my options if I'm currently with Boost and looking for another 12 months? :)

  • DL7 on 11/12/2024 - 16:00
    +5

    For those that need help obtaining an Ebay giftcard.

    I purchased a $200 Tech Swap Gift Card on the Shopback site and swapped it out for an Ebay Giftcard.

    • fozzie on 11/12/2024 - 16:19

      Thanks I’m going to try now

    • Drpepper666 on 11/12/2024 - 21:40

      I bought a $179 gift card from woolies. no wasted $$$

  • Q3211 on 11/12/2024 - 16:34
    +2

    To update - I recently ported in and out using the Telstra $2 sim. Was quick too - within a day.

    • cmdbash on 11/12/2024 - 16:43

      I remember there were some hoops that you had to jump through for porting telstra to boost. Is this not the case anymore?

      • md333 on 11/12/2024 - 17:00
        +3

        They fixed the transfer issue (needing a special blank sim) years ago. Some people still encounter problems going between Telstra and Boost though, no idea how common it is. I think it helps to realise your telstra online account is your boost online account and you need to reuse the logon, not try to sign up for a new one or enter details slightly differently.

    • chimps on 11/12/2024 - 22:15

      Don't they need a plan to select for the port? As I can remember I could not just port with only $2 Sim last time.

  • unfinishedsentenc on 11/12/2024 - 17:02

    Spent $125 for 330GB with Vodafone. Worth going with Boost instead?

    • fozzie on 11/12/2024 - 17:15

      I think it depends on where you live. If you are in cbd Vodafone is fine.
      I bought one boost for next year when my current amaysim will expire as I want 5g. I could have waiting for a discounted Vodafone but just felt like going for this deal as seems good value(mind you I paid 30cents more lol). Husband is in Vodafone. It’s pretty good in Sydney.

    • RichardF89 on 11/12/2024 - 18:32
      +1

      how did you get the Vodafone one for $125

      • unfinishedsentenc on 11/12/2024 - 18:34
        +1

        It was the start of the year. The 250gb for $250 was on sale for half price and they threw in a bonus 100gb or something

        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 18:38

          Was the offer on OzB as I can't find it?

  • rpb on 11/12/2024 - 17:32

    I noticed this last night and purchased. Has already shipped and am tracking with AusPost

  • OZmelb on 11/12/2024 - 17:40

    I find boost network s..t these days, porting out annual plan even after 6 months. I can’t even sometimes open a webpage and tower shoes one bar of 5G. Moved to Optus.

  • md333 on 11/12/2024 - 17:48
    +2

    Has anyone confirmed the expiry date? It seems very far off for a discontinued plan. I'm a bit worried it is a typo and should be 1/4/2025.
    I need one to use in July 25.

    • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 17:51
      +2

      They have sold 8,689 already but will check with the rep on OzB and get back to you.

    • WhatsTheBigDeal on 11/12/2024 - 20:37
      +1

      I'm on a similar situation and have the same concern. Thanks for checking OP!

      • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 20:53
        +2

        @md333 @WhatsTheBigDeal Still waiting for the rep to reply. PMed almost 3 hours ago. (Zip Pay offer ends today.)

        I'm not expecting the date to be a mistake. Based on the expiry dates of previous offers posted on OzB and listed on their website, April 2026 expiry date for this discontinued plan is plausible. Other earlier expiry dates for this plan were 06/01/2025, 14/07/2025 and 08/09/2025.

        • jackychen on 11/12/2024 - 20:54
          +1

          Thanks OP, my current one expires in Aug 25, taking my chance and bought one!

      • ozhunter68 on 11/12/2024 - 21:02
        +2

        Me too, but ordered already, and with Sendle haha (shot through a quick message asking to change to AP).

        • trixieb on 11/12/2024 - 21:05
          +4

          @md333 @WhatsTheBigDeal @jackychen @ozhunter68 Rep has just confirmed 2026 expiry date is correct.

          It's 2026 and that's the latest expiry you can get for the discontinued Boost 230

          • ozhunter68 on 11/12/2024 - 21:10
            +1

            @trixieb: Thanks. Just shot a quick message through ebay confirming that, but you already got onto it.

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