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Airtel recharge
from anywhere.

Top up any Airtel DR Congo number from abroad. Enter the number, pick a plan, pay by card. Credit lands in minutes.

At a glance

Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo top-ups for DR Congo start at £0.92, with 8 plans up to £29.22 on this page. The cheapest way to keep a Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo number active is £1.09 for 30 days (1GB- 1J (1 Days)), about 4p a day. On credit per pound it ranks 2 of the 3 main DR Congo operators today. Prices checked 21 September 2026.

Cheapest plan
£0.92
Plans listed
8
Lowest cost per day (28+ days)
about 4p (30-day plan)
Credit per £1 (best plan)
$0.68
Value rank in DR Congo
2 of 3 main operators
Validity
1 to 30 days
Country code
+243

Airtel plans and prices

Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
200MB-3J (3 Days)7 days$0.40£0.92
1GB- 1J (1 Days)30 days$0.50£1.09
1GB-24H Data1 days$1£1.79
400MB - 7J (7 Days)1 days$1£1.79
2GB- 1J (1 Day)7 days$1.25£2.15
3GB - 7J (7 Days)30 days$5£7.57
10GB -30J (30 Days)Operator default$10£14.80
22GB Data30 days$20£29.22

Live from Airtel. Prices include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.

Questions, answered

What is the cheapest way to keep an Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo number active from abroad?

Right now it is £1.09 for 30 days (1GB- 1J (1 Days)), about 4p a day, as of 21 September 2026. Longer plans cost less per day, so they suit a number you mainly keep for bank OTPs.

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 an Airtel 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.

How much does an Airtel recharge cost?

Plans currently start from £0.92 and go up to £29.22, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Airtel number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Airtel 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 pounds 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 or refund you in full. Write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference.

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