Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo top-ups for DR Congo start at $2.58, with 6 plans up to $38.30 on this page. The cheapest way to keep an Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo number active is $10.09 for 30 days (3GB - 7J (7 Days)), about 34¢ a day. On credit per dollar it ranks 3 of the 3 main DR Congo operators today. Prices checked 7 November 2026.
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB-24H Data | 1 days | $1 | $2.58 | |
| 400MB - 7J (7 Days) | 1 days | $1 | $2.58 | |
| 2GB- 1J (1 Day) | 7 days | $1.25 | $3.05 | |
| 3GB - 7J (7 Days) | 30 days | $5 | $10.09 | |
| 10GB -30J (30 Days) | Operator default | $10 | $19.50 | |
| 22GB Data | 30 days | $20 | $38.30 |
Live from Airtel. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.
Pay with a card from any country. Top up Airtel 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.
You can top up Airtel DR Congo from abroad with a card payment on this page and the credit goes straight to the Congolese number. Prices start at $2.58, and Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo is the operator detected from a 243 number. Numbers use 9 digits after the dial code, with the leading zero dropped, so 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567.
Last checked: October 2026
Sending an Airtel DR Congo top up from abroad takes a few minutes. Enter the Congolese number, choose one of the listed plans, pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the top-up is sent to the phone. Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo is the operator this page serves, and the number itself tells us the operator.
The person receiving the top up does not need an app, a bank account or a voucher. They keep using the same SIM and the plan arrives on that line.
Plan names on this page carry confusing labels, so the real guide is the data amount, the figure in USD and the validity. Examples are 1GB over 24 hours, 3GB over 7 days and 10GB over 30 days. Each plan is untaxed, so what you see is what lands on the Airtel line.
Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo data plans listed here start small and grow. The 1GB-24H Data plan suits a short connection, and the 400MB - 7J (7 Days) and 2GB- 1J (1 Day) options cover lighter use. The 3GB - 7J (7 Days), 10GB -30J (30 Days) and 22GB Data plans suit longer periods.
Read the data figure and validity rather than the label. The labels do not always match their numbers, and we do not guess what the operator meant.
There is no added tax on these plans, so the amount shown is the amount that lands. No fees are hidden at checkout.
A DR Congo number has 9 digits after the dial code 243, and the leading zero is dropped in international form. So 0991 234 567 becomes +243 991 234 567. Get this right and the operator is detected as Airtel without you selecting it.
Most failures come from the zero. If you leave the national number as it is, the top up can go to the wrong place or fail. If you write it with +243, drop the zero after the dial code.
Spacing does not matter. Write it as a single line or in groups, as long as the 9 digits are correct. Read the number back to the person who gave it to you before paying.
Most failed Airtel DR Congo top ups come from a mistyped number or a number that is not currently active. Check the 9 digits and the 243 dial code first, then confirm with your family member that the line is on and in use.
Wait a little before trying again. A top up can arrive after a short delay, and sending a second one too quickly may charge you twice.
If the plan does not land after checking the number, keep the payment confirmation and contact support with the number and plan details.
Payments on this page are made by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the top up goes straight to the Airtel number you entered. You pay a fixed price in USD for the plan, and the amount shown for each listed plan is what lands on the line.
Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of several operators in DR Congo, alongside Vodacom and Orange, so check that the number belongs to Airtel before you pay.
Keep your payment receipt until your family member confirms the data has arrived. Buy for a number you know, and check it against a message or call rather than from memory.
Enter the Congolese Airtel number on this page, choose a plan, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The top up goes straight to the number and Airtel is detected from the 243 number. The person receiving it does not need an app or a voucher.
A DR Congo number has 9 digits after the 243 dial code, and the leading zero is dropped. So a national number like 0991 234 567 is written as +243 991 234 567. Use the exact digits and check them before paying.
Listed plans are 1GB over 24 hours, 400MB, 2GB, 3GB, 10GB and 22GB, with validity from 1 day to 30 days. Each is untaxed, so the amount shown lands on the line. None of them carry an added fee.
The usual cause is a wrong digit, such as leaving the leading zero on the international number. Check the 9 digits and the 243 dial code, confirm the line is active, and wait a short time before trying again.
Top ups start at $2.58 for the listed Airtel Democratic Republic of the Congo plans. The price you pay is the amount shown for the plan you choose, in USD, and there are no added fees at checkout.
Right now it is $10.09 for 30 days (3GB - 7J (7 Days)), about 34¢ a day, as of 7 November 2026. Longer plans cost less per day, so they suit a number you mainly keep for bank OTPs.
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.
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.
Plans currently start from $2.58 and go up to $38.30, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.
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.
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.