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Mobile Recharge · China

Recharge China
in seconds.

5 China operators can be topped up here (China Telecom, China Mobile, China Mobile Data, China Telecom Data, China Unicom), with plans from $3.69 to $160.82. China Telecom, China Mobile and China Mobile Data tie for the most credit per dollar today, about CNY 3.39 per $1. The cheapest way to keep a number active is China Telecom Data at $9.69 for 30 days (2GB), about 32¢ a day. Prices checked 30 October 2026.

✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.

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How to recharge a Chinese number

  1. Enter the number. Type the Chinese mobile number with +86, for example +86 131 2345 6789. The operator is detected automatically.
  2. Pick a plan. Choose a top-up or bundle. The price shown includes the Slashtel service fee, with nothing added at checkout.
  3. Pay and send. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
China number format
Written locally131 2345 6789Enter here+86 131 2345 6789Digits after +8611

Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.

How to recharge a China number from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the China mobile number with the country code (+86). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $3.69. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from abroad with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your bank may ask you to confirm in its app; that takes a few seconds.
  4. 4Delivered in minutes. The recharge lands on the number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Operators
5
Plans listed
30
Price range
$3.69 to $160.82
Most credit per $1
China Telecom, China Mobile, China Mobile Data, CNY 3.39
Cheapest to keep active
China Telecom Data, about 32¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 30 days
Country code
+86
Local currency
CNY

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
China Telecom5$15.38CNY 3.39No long plansOperator default
China Mobile5$15.38CNY 3.39No long plansOperator default
China Mobile Data8$3.69CNY 3.3852¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days
China Telecom Data6$3.69CNY 3.3132¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days
China Unicom6$11.54CNY 3.11No long plansOperator default

Live prices checked 30 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

China plans and prices

China Mobile Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
3GB (4 Hours)Operator defaultCN¥10.17$3.69
2GB1 daysCN¥15.30$5.19
5GB7 daysCN¥30.59$9.69
2GB30 daysCN¥51.01$15.66
5GB30 daysCN¥102.01$30.63
10GB30 daysCN¥153.02$45.59
15GB30 daysCN¥204.02$60.54
30GB30 daysCN¥306.03$90.48

China Telecom Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
2GB1 daysCN¥10.17$3.69
3GB3 daysCN¥15.30$5.19
5GB7 daysCN¥20.42$6.69
2GB30 daysCN¥30.59$9.69
6GB30 daysCN¥61.18$18.66
10GB30 daysCN¥81.60$24.64

China Telecom recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
CN¥50.01 rechargeCN¥50.01$15.38
CN¥100.02 rechargeCN¥100.02$30.03
CN¥200.03 rechargeCN¥200.03$59.37
CN¥299.98 rechargeCN¥299.98$88.68
CN¥500.01 rechargeCN¥500.01$147.36

China Mobile recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
CN¥50.01 rechargeCN¥50.01$15.38
CN¥100.02 rechargeCN¥100.02$30.03
CN¥200.03 rechargeCN¥200.03$59.37
CN¥299.98 rechargeCN¥299.98$88.68
CN¥500.01 rechargeCN¥500.01$147.36

China Unicom recharge

PlanYou pay
CN¥30 recharge$11.54
CN¥50 recharge$16.71
CN¥100 recharge$32.72
CN¥200 recharge$64.75
CN¥300 recharge$96.76
CN¥500 recharge$160.82

Live from the operators, updated 30 October 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Enter the number above for the exact plans on that line.

Why recharge here

Built for life between two countries

Keep your Chinese number alive

Bank OTPs, banking apps and ID verification all need your home SIM active. A small recharge every validity cycle keeps it working while you're abroad.

Send credit home in seconds

Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.

One account, everything

Same Slashtel account as your travel eSIM. One WhatsApp support line for both. Data without borders, in both directions.

Supported operators

Every major Chinese carrier

China Mobile
Prepaid top-up · instant
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China Unicom
Prepaid top-up · instant
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China Telecom
Prepaid top-up · instant
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Enter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in China with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.

Country code +86: how to call China and its number format.

Questions, answered

What is the cheapest way to keep a Chinese number active from abroad?

China Telecom Data at $9.69 for 30 days (2GB), about 32¢ a day, as of 30 October 2026. China Mobile Data: about 52¢ a day.

Which China operator gives the most credit per dollar?

China Telecom, China Mobile, China Mobile Data, at about CNY 3.39 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against CNY 3.11 per $1 for China Unicom.

How do I enter a Chinese mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +86. A number written locally as 131 2345 6789 becomes +86 131 2345 6789. Chinese mobile numbers have 11 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Chinese mobile number from abroad?

Enter the number with the country code, pick a plan and pay by card. The operator is detected automatically and the credit goes straight to the phone. You do not need an account or a bank account in China.

Which China operators can I top up?

China Mobile Data, China Telecom Data, China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.

How much does it cost to recharge a Chinese number?

Plans currently start from $3.69 and go up to $160.82, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge a Chinese number from the UK, UAE, USA or Canada?

Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +86, pick a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You see the full price before paying, and the credit usually reaches the China number within minutes.

Can I recharge someone else's number in China?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in China, your own or a family member's. You only need the number; the person does not need an account.

What if I enter the wrong number?

Recharges are delivered instantly and cannot be reversed once they reach a valid number, so check the number before you pay. If the operator rejects the number, Slashtel resends or refunds you in full.

What currency do I pay in?

Prices on this page are in US dollars and include the Slashtel service fee. At checkout your card may be shown and charged in your local currency, and the exact amount is confirmed before you pay.

Is it safe to pay on Slashtel?

Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.

How long does the recharge take?

Most recharges arrive within a few minutes. If the phone is switched off, the credit lands when it next connects. You get a confirmation email with your order reference.

What happens if the recharge fails?

If the operator rejects the recharge, we resend it. If it still can't be delivered, write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference and we'll sort it out.

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