Virgin Mobile KSA lets you build your own plan in the app and change it any time—plus flexible Switch postpaid, 5G mobile broadband, international calls, and roaming bundles. Below is a complete, up-to-date guide with activation steps and FAQs. Updated: September 2025.
Quick Facts
- Build your plan: Customize data/minutes in the Virgin Mobile KSA app
- Postpaid: Switch auto-adjusts to a lower tier if you use less
- Roaming: 2/4/10/30-day data bundles with simple per-minute calling
- Manage: Activate, pause, renew, add boosters in-app
Build Your Plan (Prepaid)
Create or edit a plan in the Virgin Mobile KSA app: choose number → set data & minutes → checkout. Prices and validity shown in-app are the source of truth; you can pause/renew early and change next month’s plan inside the app. New Baqah Flex also appears in the app’s “What’s New.” virginmobile.sa+2virginmobile.sa+2
How to do it (18px):
- Open Virgin Mobile KSA → Plans.
- Pick data/minutes or a suggested bundle.
- Pay by card/balance; view expiry in Usage.
Switch Postpaid — Full tier table (VAT included)
| Plan | Price (SAR, VAT incl.) | Data | Local Minutes | Roaming Incoming | Free Social* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 120 | 138 | 35 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 150 | 172.5 | 55 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 180 | 207 | 75 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 200 | 230 | 90 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 250 | 287.5 | 120 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 300 | 345 | 150 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Switch 365 | 419.75 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
*Social apps eligible as per Virgin Mobile KSA plan card. See plan details in-app before buying.
Why Switch stands out: it can auto-adjust down if you use less, so you don’t overpay. (Messaging echoed in official launches/coverage.)
5G Mobile Broadband
Virgin offers 5G at-home/mobile broadband options; availability and pricing are displayed in the Plans area of the app. We’ll keep this as a short CTA (not a static table) to avoid outdated info.
International Calls (IDD)
Rates are country-specific; please select your destination on the official page or in the app before making a purchase.
International Roaming — full bundle table
| Validity | Data | Calls to KSA & Local (SAR/min) | Receive Calls (SAR/min) | Fees (SAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 5 GB | 1.03 | 1.03 | 120 |
| 4 days | 10 GB | 1.03 | 1.03 | 160 |
| 10 days | 20 GB | 1.03 | 1.03 | 250 |
| 30 days | 50 GB | 1.03 | 1.03 | 450 |
Activate in-app or via USSD. Coverage/fees may vary by destination.
Roaming activation: In the app or dial *120# to see plans for your destination.
FRiENDi Packages (handoff)
FRiENDi (same group) has separate plans and its own app page. We keep your Virgin page focused and link out for details:
→ FRiENDi Packages (official hub) and Flexi Plan page.
Activation & Management (App + USSD)
- App: buy/renew/upgrade, view usage/expiry, toggle auto-renew.
- USSD: *100# to manage/renew early; *120# for roaming.
- App download: Android / iOS (recent updates mention Baqah Flex & Switch postpaid support).
FAQ
A. In the Virgin Mobile KSA app at checkout, it reflects any current promos and VAT.
A. If you use less, Switch can auto-adjust down so you don’t overpay; see the plan cards for data and benefits.
A. Open the app or dial *120#, then pick a 2/4/10/30-day bundle.
A. Yes—edit your plan in the app; *100# also supports renew/auto-renew options.
A. Open the Virgin Mobile KSA app → Usage to see remaining data/minutes and expiry. You can also open Plans → My Plan for current bundle details. Dial *100# to view/manage plan options where available.
A. It depends on how you build your plan in the app. Switch postpaid plans currently range from roughly SAR 138 to SAR 419.75 (VAT inclusive) per month, while prepaid “build your plan” totals vary depending on the data/minutes selected. Always confirm the live price in the app before buying.
A. Open the Virgin Mobile KSA app → Plans → choose a monthly bundle (or build your own) → Checkout. Toggle Auto-renew if you want it to renew each month. You can also dial *100# to view and activate plan options.
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