Recharging Ghana from the USA: plans start at $2.56. Up to $20 gets Telecel Data 12.6 GB for 30 days. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Telecel Data, about 0.15 USD a day. Ghana is 5 hours ahead of the USA. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.
Drop the leading 0 when you add +233.
Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.
| You spend up to | Best plan within budget | Operator | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 6 GB | Telecel Data | 30 days | $10.00 |
| $20 | 12.6 GB | Telecel Data | 30 days | $19.32 |
| $50 | Airtime top-up | AirtelTigo | Operator default | $48.43 |
Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.
| Operator | Plans | From | Credit per $1 (best plan) | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirtelTigo | 7 | $5.47 | GH₵6.35 | No long plans | Operator default |
| MTN | 7 | $5.47 | GH₵6.14 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Telecel | 3 | $5.47 | GH₵5.99 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Telecel Data | 8 | $2.56 | GH₵5.33 | 15¢ (30-day plan) | 5 to 30 days |
| MTN Data | 2 | $2.59 | GH₵5.29 | No long plans | Operator default |
| AirtelTigo Data | 7 | $2.59 | GH₵5.08 | No long plans | 4 to 15 days |
Live prices checked 2 November 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 880 MB Data | Operator default | GHS 10 | $2.59 |
| 1.1GB | 5 days | GHS 10 | $2.59 |
| 2GB | 4 days | GHS 15 | $3.51 |
| 1.7 GB Data | Operator default | GHS 20 | $3.94 |
| 2.4GB | 5 days | GHS 20 | $4.44 |
| 4.4 GB Data | Operator default | GHS 50 | $10.06 |
| 6 GB Data | 15 days | GHS 50 | $10.06 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 30.61 | $5.47 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 45.91 | $7.86 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 76.51 | $12.62 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 153 | $24.56 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 230 | $36.49 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 306 | $48.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 459 | $72.30 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 29.62 | $5.47 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 44.43 | $7.86 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 74.05 | $12.62 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 148 | $24.56 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 222 | $36.49 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 296 | $48.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 444 | $72.30 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33GB Video Mobile Data | GHS 10 | $2.59 |
| 92.88 GB | GHS 350 | $66.14 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 990 MB | 15 days | GHS 10 | $2.56 |
| 2.5GB | 5 days | GHS 20 | $4.42 |
| 2.4 GB | 30 days | GHS 20 | $4.42 |
| 6 GB | 30 days | GHS 50 | $10.00 |
| 12.6 GB | 30 days | GHS 100 | $19.32 |
| 33GB | Operator default | GHS 200 | $37.90 |
| 99GB | Operator default | GHS 300 | $56.51 |
| 250 GB | Operator default | GHS 400 | $75.11 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 30.22 | $5.47 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 45.33 | $7.86 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ GHS 75.55 | $12.62 |
Live from the operators, updated 2 November 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.
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.
Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.
Same Slashtel account as your travel eSIM. One WhatsApp support line for both. Data without borders, in both directions.
Enter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.
Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each Ghana number stays active are on the Ghana recharge page and each operator page (MTN, Telecel, AirtelTigo).
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Ghana 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 +233: how to call Ghana and its number format.
You can recharge a Ghana number from the USA by entering the Ghanaian mobile number at Slashtel, choosing a plan and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Top-ups start from $2.56 and arrive in minutes. Ghana numbers use the 233 dial code with 9 digits, so drop the leading zero before sending.
Last checked: September 2026
Slashtel delivers a direct top-up to the Ghanaian number in minutes. You enter the number, choose a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number itself, so you do not need to know whether it is MTN, AirtelTigo or Telecel before you start.
Ghanaian mobile numbers use the country dial code 233 and carry 9 digits after it. A number written locally as 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567 in international form. The leading zero is dropped, which is the step most people miss on a first attempt.
If the number is entered incorrectly, the credit can go to the wrong line, so it is worth reading the digits back before paying.
Plans are listed in Ghana cedis and cover data, social media bundles and combined voice and data options. The smallest data bundles start at 1 GHS, while larger bundles and combined plans sit at 2, 3 and 5 GHS. Some plans carry a stated validity period and others do not.
At the 1 GHS level you will see options such as 45 MB Data on AirtelTigo Ghana Data, 70.87MB Social Media and 35.57MB on MTN Ghana Data, and 135.69MB Video Mobile Data on MTN Ghana Data. These suit a small top-up or a quick data boost.
At 2 GHS the list includes 100 MB Data on AirtelTigo Ghana Data and Chat Daily 110MB on Telecel Ghana Data. At 3 GHS there is 349MB on MTN Ghana Data. The 5 GHS tier is the widest, with 770MB on Telecel Ghana Data carrying a 3 day validity, 500 MB Data and 66mins and 120MB on AirtelTigo Ghana Data, and 678.43 MB Video Mobile Data and 350MB Social Media on MTN Ghana Data.
Plan sizes and validity are set by the operator. The amount shown for a plan is what lands on the number after the operator's tax is applied.
Many people in the USA keep a Ghanaian SIM alive because banks and other services send one time passwords to that number. Others top up a family member's phone instead. Either way, a small recurring top-up keeps the line in use.
If you still hold a Ghana bank account or use a Ghanaian mobile money wallet, the number tied to it needs to stay reachable. A dormant line can be recycled by the operator, and recovering the number afterwards is not straightforward. A modest data bundle every so often keeps it active.
For family, the same plans work. A 1 GHS data bundle is enough for a short browsing session, while 5 GHS options such as 66mins and 120MB on AirtelTigo Ghana Data cover calls and data together. You can send to the same number as often as you like.
Ghanaian numbers take the 233 dial code followed by 9 digits. The local format 023 123 4567 drops its leading zero and becomes +233 23 123 4567. Entering the number in this form lets Slashtel detect the operator automatically.
If you type the number with the leading zero still attached, the lookup may fail or match the wrong line. The same applies if you leave out the 233 prefix. Use the full international form every time.
Slashtel detects the operator from the number, so MTN, AirtelTigo and Telecel lines are all handled in the same flow. You do not need to select a network manually.
Payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, in US dollars, with top-ups starting from $2.56. The operator is identified from the number, and the top-up is delivered to that number in minutes rather than as a code you forward.
Because the payment is taken in dollars, there is no need for a Ghanaian payment method or a local wallet balance. The plan list you see is tied to the number you entered, so the options shown are the ones that operator supports.
Where a plan is taxed by the operator, the amount displayed is the amount that lands on the phone after that tax. Nothing further is deducted from the balance once the top-up arrives.
Enter the Ghanaian number in international form starting with 233, choose a plan from the list shown for that number, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The top-up is delivered to the number in minutes and starts from $2.56.
Yes. MTN Ghana Data plans appear once the number is entered, including options such as 35.57MB, 349MB and 350MB Social Media. The operator is detected from the number, so no manual network selection is needed.
Use the 233 dial code followed by 9 digits. The local format 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567, with the leading zero dropped. Entering the number this way lets the operator be detected correctly.
Top-ups start from $2.56 and are paid in US dollars by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The plan list is tied to the number you enter, and where the operator applies tax, the amount shown is what lands after it.
Yes. A small recurring top-up keeps the line in use, which matters if a Ghanaian bank or mobile money service sends one time passwords to that number. The same plans can also be sent to a family member's phone in Ghana.
Up to $10: Telecel Data 6 GB, 30 days. Up to $20: Telecel Data 12.6 GB, 30 days. Up to $50: AirtelTigo Airtime top-up.
Telecel Data at $4.42 for 30 days (2.4 GB), about 15¢ a day, as of 2 November 2026. .
AirtelTigo, at about GH₵6.35 per $1 on 2 November 2026, against GH₵5.08 per $1 for AirtelTigo Data.
Ghana (Accra) is 5 hours ahead of New York right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.
Enter it with the country code +233. A number written locally as 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Ghanaian 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 Ghana.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the USA and most other countries are accepted.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Ghana, 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.
India from the USA
Pakistan from the USA
Philippines from the USA
Bangladesh from the USA
Nepal from the USA
Sri Lanka from the USA
Nigeria from the USA
Kenya from the USA
Egypt from the USA
Cameroon from the USA
Colombia from the USA
Peru from the USA
Ecuador from the USA
Mexico from the USA
Guatemala from the USA
El Salvador from the USA
Honduras from the USA
Nicaragua from the USA
the Dominican Republic from the USA
Haiti from the USA
Jamaica from the USA
Vietnam from the USA
Poland from the USA
Hong Kong from the USA
Brazil from the USA
Syria from the USA
MTN from the USA
Zimbabwe