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Mobile Recharge · UAE to Ethiopia

Recharge Ethiopia
from the UAE.

Recharging Ethiopia from the UAE: plans start at about AED 11.53 ($3.14). Up to AED 50 gets Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles Monthly IAT Unlimited Data for 30 days. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles, about 0.77 AED a day. Ethiopia is 1 hour behind the UAE. Prices checked 24 October 2026.

✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.

Ethio Telecom from the UAESafaricom from the UAE+ 700 more carriers, 170+ countries

How to recharge an Ethiopian number from the UAE

  1. Enter the number. Type the Ethiopian mobile number with +251, for example +251 91 123 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 from the UAE. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
Ethiopia number format
Written locally091 123 4567Enter here+251 91 123 4567Digits after +2519

Drop the leading 0 when you add +251.

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

How to recharge a Ethiopia number from the UAE

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Ethiopia mobile number with the country code (+251). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $3.14. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from the UAE 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.
Cheapest in AED
about AED 11.53
Operators
3
Plans listed
15
Price range
$3.14 to $48.38
Most credit per $1
Ethio Telecom, ETB 91
Cheapest to keep active
Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles, about 21¢ a day
Validity range
7 to 30 days
Country code
+251
Local currency
ETB
Time difference
Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) is 1 hour behind Dubai
Calling from the UAE
dial 00 251 then the number

What your AED buys from the UAE

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
AED 25Monthly IAT Voice+SMSEthio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles30 days$6.25
AED 50Monthly IAT Unlimited DataEthio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles30 days$13.43
AED 100Airtime top-upEthio TelecomOperator default$24.53

Converted at 3.67 AED per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Ethio Telecom4$12.61ETB 91No long plansOperator default
Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles7$3.14ETB 8821¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days
Safaricom4$12.61ETB 81No long plansOperator default

Live prices checked 24 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

Ethiopia plans and prices

Ethio Telecom recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 1,096$12.61AED 46.31
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 2,192$24.53AED 90.09
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 3,288$36.46AED 133.90
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 4,383$48.38AED 177.68

Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
Weekly IAT Voice+Internet+SMS7 daysETB 225$3.14AED 11.53
Weekly IAT Unlimited Data7 daysETB 360$4.60AED 16.89
Monthly IAT Data 10GB30 daysETB 410$5.15AED 18.91
Monthly IAT Voice+SMS30 daysETB 510$6.25AED 22.95
Monthly IAT Voice+Data+SMS30 daysETB 625$7.51AED 27.58
Monthly IAT Unlimited Data30 daysETB 1,170$13.43AED 49.32
Monthly IAT Unlimited Pack30 daysETB 1,530$17.36AED 63.75

Safaricom recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 976$12.61AED 46.31
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 1,952$24.53AED 90.09
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 2,928$36.46AED 133.90
Airtime top-up≈ ETB 3,904$48.38AED 177.68

Live from the operators, updated 24 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 Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian carrier

Ethio Telecom
Prepaid top-up · instant
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Safaricom
Prepaid top-up · instant
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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 Ethiopia 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 +251: how to call Ethiopia and its number format.

Questions, answered

What can I get for AED 50 when recharging Ethiopia from the UAE?

Up to AED 25: Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles Monthly IAT Voice+SMS, 30 days ($6.25). Up to AED 50: Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles Monthly IAT Unlimited Data, 30 days ($13.43). Up to AED 100: Ethio Telecom Airtime top-up ($24.53). Converted at 3.67 AED per $1 on 24 October 2026.

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

Ethio Telecom Ethiopia Bundles at $6.25 for 30 days (Monthly IAT Voice+SMS), about 21¢ a day, as of 24 October 2026. .

Which Ethiopia operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Ethio Telecom, at about ETB 91 per $1 on 24 October 2026, against ETB 81 per $1 for Safaricom.

What is the time difference between the UAE and Ethiopia?

Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) is 1 hour behind Dubai right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

How do I enter an Ethiopian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +251. A number written locally as 091 123 4567 becomes +251 91 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Ethiopian mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge an Ethiopian mobile number from the UAE?

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 Ethiopia.

Can I pay with a card from the UAE?

Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the UAE and most other countries are accepted.

Can I recharge someone else's number in Ethiopia?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Ethiopia, 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 from the UAE?

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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