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Mobile Recharge · Ecuador

Recharge Ecuador
in seconds.

4 Ecuador operators can be topped up here (Movistar, CNT, Claro Ecuador Bundles, Claro), with plans from $2.52 to $119.67. Movistar gives the most credit per dollar today, about $0.56 per $1. The cheapest way to keep a number active is CNT at $18.78 for 30 days (VOICE DATA 10 USD), about 63¢ 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 an Ecuadorian number

  1. Enter the number. Type the Ecuadorian mobile number with +593, for example +593 99 123 4567 (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.
Ecuador number format
Written locally099 123 4567Enter here+593 99 123 4567Digits after +5939

Drop the leading 0 when you add +593.

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

How to recharge a Ecuador number from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Ecuador mobile number with the country code (+593). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $2.52. 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
4
Plans listed
29
Price range
$2.52 to $119.67
Most credit per $1
Movistar, $0.56
Cheapest to keep active
CNT, about 63¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 30 days
Country code
+593
Local currency
USD

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Movistar8$5.45$0.56No long plansOperator default
CNT8$2.52$0.5463¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days
Claro Ecuador Bundles8$2.62$0.5467¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days
Claro5$7.83$0.52No 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.

Ecuador plans and prices

Claro Ecuador Bundles recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
1GB + unlimited onnet calls1 days$1.05$2.62
5 GIGAS for 3 days3 days$2.50$5.29
UL Social Package+5GB 3DAYS3 days$3$6.21
10 GB 10 DAY Package10 days$4$8.04
10 GIGAS for 15 days15 days$5.50$10.77
16 GIGAS for 30 days30 days$10.50$19.97
19 GIGAS for 30 days30 days$12.50$23.63
27 GIGAS for 30 days30 days$20.50$38.29

Claro recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-up≈ $3.77$7.83
Airtime top-up≈ $6.28$12.59
Airtime top-up≈ $12.55$24.49
Airtime top-up≈ $18.83$36.39
Airtime top-up≈ $25.11$48.29

CNT recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
VOICE DATA 1 USD1 days$0.94$2.52
$3.79 rechargeOperator default$3.79$7.93
$5.70 rechargeOperator default$5.70$11.54
$9.50 rechargeOperator default$9.50$18.78
VOICE DATA 10 USD30 days$10$18.78
$14.25 rechargeOperator default$14.25$27.79
$24.70 rechargeOperator default$24.70$45.88
$49.40 rechargeOperator default$49.40$91.04

Movistar recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-up≈ $2.68$5.45
Airtime top-up≈ $4.02$7.83
Airtime top-up≈ $6.70$12.59
Airtime top-up≈ $13.41$24.49
Airtime top-up≈ $20.11$36.39
Airtime top-up≈ $26.81$48.29
Airtime top-up≈ $40.22$72.08
Airtime top-up≈ $67.03$119.67

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 Ecuadorian 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 Ecuadorian carrier

Claro
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Movistar
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
CNT
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

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 Ecuador 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 +593: how to call Ecuador and its number format.

Questions, answered

What is the cheapest way to keep an Ecuadorian number active from abroad?

CNT at $18.78 for 30 days (VOICE DATA 10 USD), about 63¢ a day, as of 30 October 2026. Claro Ecuador Bundles: about 67¢ a day.

Which Ecuador operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Movistar, at about $0.56 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against $0.52 per $1 for Claro.

How do I enter an Ecuadorian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +593. A number written locally as 099 123 4567 becomes +593 99 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Ecuadorian mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge an Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador.

Which Ecuador operators can I top up?

Claro Ecuador Bundles, Claro, CNT and Movistar. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.

How much does it cost to recharge an Ecuadorian number?

Plans currently start from $2.52 and go up to $119.67, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge an Ecuadorian number from the UK, UAE, USA or Canada?

Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +593, 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 Ecuador number within minutes.

Can I recharge someone else's number in Ecuador?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Ecuador, 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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