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Tigo recharge
from anywhere.

Tigo top-ups for Colombia start at $5.47, with 6 plans up to $48.43 on this page. It gives the most credit per dollar of the 4 main Colombia operators today. Prices checked 2 November 2026.

How to recharge Tigo from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Tigo Colombia mobile number with the country code (+57). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $5.47. 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 Tigo number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Cheapest plan
$5.47
Plans listed
6
Credit per $1 (best plan)
COL$1,745
Value rank in Colombia
1 of 4 main operators
Country code
+57

Tigo plans and prices

Tigo recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-up≈ COP 8,452$5.47
Airtime top-up≈ COP 12,678$7.86
Airtime top-up≈ COP 21,129$12.62
Airtime top-up≈ COP 42,259$24.56
Airtime top-up≈ COP 63,388$36.49
Airtime top-up≈ COP 84,517$48.43

Live from Tigo. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Tigo numbers in Colombia 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 +57: how to call Colombia and its number format.

Quick answer

You can top up a Tigo Colombia number from abroad online in a few minutes. Enter the 10 digit Colombian mobile number, choose a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Tigo is detected from the number itself, so there is nothing else to select. Top ups start from $5.47, and airtime arrives as COP 21129, COP 42259, COP 63388 or COP 84517.

Last checked: October 2026

How to top up a Tigo number from abroad

Top up a Tigo Colombia number from abroad by entering the 10 digit mobile number, picking a plan and paying online. Slashtel sends the top up straight to the number and detects Tigo from the number itself, so you do not need to know the operator before you start. Payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

You do not need a Colombian bank account or a local card to send a recharge. The person receiving it does not need to install anything or confirm anything. The value goes to the Tigo line you name.

  1. Type the Colombian mobile number in the national format, for example 321 1234567.
  2. Check that Tigo has been detected for that number.
  3. Choose an airtime amount or a data bundle from the Tigo Colombia options.
  4. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. Tell your family member the top up has been sent so they can check their balance.

Most people send to a family member in Colombia from the UK, the United States, Spain or anywhere else with an internet connection. The whole process takes a few minutes, and you can repeat it whenever you want to send more.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Tigo Colombia offers four airtime amounts and a set of data bundles. Airtime arrives as COP 21129, COP 42259, COP 63388 or COP 84517. The data options include Paquetigo USA bundles of 5GB, 10GB, 15GB, 25GB and 40GB, plus a 2Gb plan with unlimited minutes for 7 days and a 7Gb plan with unlimited minutes for 30 days.

The Paquetigo USA bundles are the larger data options. The 5GB bundle is valid for 10 days, the 10GB bundle for 15 days, the 15GB bundle for 20 days, and both the 25GB and 40GB bundles for 30 days. These suit someone who uses their phone for messaging, maps and video for a longer stretch.

The Tigo Colombia Data line covers shorter needs. The 2Gb plan with unlimited minutes runs for 7 days, and the 7Gb plan with unlimited minutes runs for 30 days. Both include unlimited minutes, which helps when the person you are topping up makes a lot of calls.

Airtime top ups have no validity period shown, so they simply add credit to the balance. The amount shown for each plan is the amount that lands on the phone, and none of the Tigo Colombia plans listed here carry an operator tax on top. You see the plan value and the price in pounds at checkout before you pay.

Entering the number correctly

A Colombian mobile number has 10 digits, for example 321 1234567. In international format it is +57 321 1234567. Enter the national 10 digit form on the order page, without the country code and without a leading zero, and check the digits once before paying.

Colombia uses the dial code 57. The number example on this page follows the national pattern, and there is no zero to drop before the mobile digits. If you copy a number from a message, remove any spaces or punctuation so the digits are clean.

A wrong digit sends the top up to a different line, and that is difficult to correct afterwards. Read the number back to the person you are sending to before you confirm the order. Slashtel uses the number to detect Tigo, so a correct number also means the right operator is picked.

If a top-up does not go through

Most top ups arrive quickly, but a delay can happen if the number is wrong, the line is inactive or the operator is busy. Check the number first, then check that the Tigo line is active and able to receive credit. If the order still does not complete, contact support with the order details.

Start with the number. A single transposed digit is the most common reason a recharge does not land. Confirm the 10 digits with the person receiving the top up and compare them with what you entered.

Next, check the line itself. A Tigo number that has been suspended, cancelled or unused for a long period may not accept a top up. Ask the account holder to confirm the line is active.

If the number and the line are both fine and the top up still has not arrived, keep your order confirmation and contact support. Do not send a second top up to the same number straight away, because two successful orders would both land.

Paying safely

Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on the order page. The price is shown before you confirm, and the top up goes to the number you entered. Keep your order confirmation so you have a record of the number, the plan and the amount you paid.

Use a payment method in your own name and check the order summary before you pay. The summary shows the Tigo number, the plan and the total in pounds, so you can catch a mistake before the money leaves your account.

Never share card details with someone who offers to send a top up on your behalf. Send it yourself through the order page, where the operator is detected from the number and the plan value is clear.

If you send top ups regularly, save the number you use most so you do not have to retype it each time. That reduces the risk of a wrong digit and makes a repeat recharge quicker.

Useful Tigo codes and rules

Check balance
Dial *111# from the Tigo line and choose Mi Cuenta, Mi saldo, Saldo Propio; the balance arrives by SMS. The Mi Tigo app also shows it. Source: ayuda.tigo.com.co
Customer care
Call *300 from the Tigo mobile or 018000 42 22 22 from a landline. From abroad, Tigo lists +57 300 333 0000 (charged). Source: tigo.com.co

Checked against Tigo's official site on 21 September 2026.

Questions, answered

How can I top up Tigo Colombia from abroad?

Enter the 10 digit Colombian mobile number on the order page, choose an airtime amount or data bundle, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Tigo is detected from the number, so the top up goes straight to the line without the receiver doing anything.

Can I recharge Tigo Colombia online with a UK card?

Yes. Payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the price is shown in pounds before you confirm. You do not need a Colombian bank account, and the person receiving the top up does not need to confirm the order.

What data bundles can I send to a Tigo Colombia number?

You can send Paquetigo USA bundles of 5GB, 10GB, 15GB, 25GB or 40GB, valid for between 10 and 30 days. There is also a 2Gb plan with unlimited minutes for 7 days and a 7Gb plan with unlimited minutes for 30 days.

How many digits does a Colombian mobile number have?

A Colombian mobile number has 10 digits, for example 321 1234567. In international format it is +57 321 1234567. Enter the national 10 digit form on the order page, without the country code and without a leading zero.

What should I do if the Tigo top up does not arrive?

Check the 10 digit number first, then confirm the Tigo line is active and able to receive credit. If both are fine and the top up still has not landed, contact support with your order details and do not send a second top up straight away.

How do I check my Tigo Colombia prepaid balance?

Dial *111# from the Tigo line and choose Mi Cuenta, Mi saldo, Saldo Propio; the balance arrives by SMS. The Mi Tigo app also shows it.

What is the Tigo Colombia customer care number?

Call *300 from the Tigo mobile or 018000 42 22 22 from a landline. From abroad, Tigo lists +57 300 333 0000 (charged).

How do I enter a Colombian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +57. A number written locally as 321 1234567 becomes +57 321 1234567. Colombian mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Tigo 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 Colombia.

How much does a Tigo recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $5.47 and go up to $48.43, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Tigo number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Tigo number in Colombia, 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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