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Mobile Recharge · DR Congo

Recharge DR Congo
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3 DR Congo operators can be topped up here (Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vodacom Democratic Republic of the Congo, Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo), with plans from $2.59 to $62.42. Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo gives the most credit per dollar today, about $0.55 per $1. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo at $10.16 for 30 days (3GB - 7J (7 Days)), about 34¢ a day. Prices checked 30 October 2026.

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How to recharge a Congolese number

  1. Enter the number. Type the Congolese mobile number with +243, for example +243 991 234 567 (drop the leading 0). 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.
DR Congo number format
Written locally0991 234 567Enter here+243 991 234 567Digits after +2439

Drop the leading 0 when you add +243.

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

How to recharge a DR Congo number from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the DR Congo mobile number with the country code (+243). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $2.59. 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
3
Plans listed
22
Price range
$2.59 to $62.42
Most credit per $1
Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo, $0.55
Cheapest to keep active
Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 34¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 30 days
Country code
+243
Local currency
USD

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo8$7.07$0.55No long plansOperator default
Vodacom Democratic Republic of the Congo8$4.50$0.5266¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days
Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo6$2.59$0.5234¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days

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.

DR Congo plans and prices

Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
1GB-24H Data1 days$1$2.59
400MB - 7J (7 Days)1 days$1$2.59
2GB- 1J (1 Day)7 days$1.25$3.07
3GB - 7J (7 Days)30 days$5$10.16
10GB -30J (30 Days)Operator default$10$19.64
22GB Data30 days$20$38.58

Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
$3.51 recharge$3.51$7.07
$4.54 recharge$4.54$8.92
$5.68 recharge$5.68$10.99
$8.52 recharge$8.52$16.14
$10.22 recharge$10.22$19.23
$14.19 recharge$14.19$26.42
$22.71 recharge$22.71$41.86
$34.06 recharge$34.06$62.42

Vodacom Democratic Republic of the Congo recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
845MB Data Bundle7 days$2$4.50
250MB + 100SMS + 42Min7 days$3$6.43
300MB + 150SMS + 75Min7 days$5$10.22
1.5GB + 152Min All Call30 days$10$19.73
325mins Vodacom Call30 days$20$38.77
35GB Data Bundle30 days$20$38.77
65GB Data Bundle30 days$30$57.80
15GB + 50SMS + 820Min30 days$30$57.80

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 Congolese 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 Congolese carrier

Vodacom
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Airtel
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Orange
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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 DR Congo 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 +243: how to call DR Congo and its number format.

Questions, answered

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

Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo at $10.16 for 30 days (3GB - 7J (7 Days)), about 34¢ a day, as of 30 October 2026. Vodacom Democratic Republic of the Congo: about 66¢ a day.

Which DR Congo operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo, at about $0.55 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against $0.52 per $1 for Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo.

How do I enter a Congolese mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +243. A number written locally as 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Congolese mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Congolese 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 DR Congo.

Which DR Congo operators can I top up?

Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo, Orange Democratic Republic of the Congo and Vodacom Democratic Republic of the Congo. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.

How much does it cost to recharge a Congolese number?

Plans currently start from $2.59 and go up to $62.42, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

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

Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +243, 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 DR Congo number within minutes.

Can I recharge someone else's number in DR Congo?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in DR Congo, 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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