MTN top-ups for Ghana start at $5.47, with 7 plans up to $72.30 on this page. On credit per dollar it ranks 2 of the 3 main Ghana operators today. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
| 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 |
Live from MTN. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.
Pay with a card from any country. Top up MTN 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.
To top up an MTN Ghana number from abroad, enter the number with the country code 233 and drop the leading zero, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Airtime arrives in minutes, with amounts from $5.47. Ghanaian numbers use 9 digits after the code, for example +233 23 123 4567.
Last checked: September 2026
Slashtel sends an MTN Ghana top-up straight to the number, paid by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and it usually lands within minutes. You do not need an account with MTN or a Ghanaian bank card. The operator is detected from the number you enter, so the right top-up is applied automatically.
The person receiving the top-up does not need to do anything. The airtime or data is added to their MTN balance and they can use it as normal.
If you are topping up your own Ghanaian number while you are away, the same steps apply. Keep your home SIM in your phone for calls and bank OTPs, and use the MTN line for local data and calls in Ghana.
MTN Ghana top-ups come in two forms: airtime, which is added to the balance in Ghanaian cedi, and data bundles, which are added to the data balance. The amount shown is what lands on the phone after the operator's tax, so there is no separate deduction to work out.
Airtime top-ups are available in several amounts, including 64.13 GHS, 128 GHS, 192 GHS, 257 GHS and 385 GHS. These are added to the MTN balance and can be used for calls, data or other services on the line.
Data bundles cover social media, video and general mobile data. Examples include 70.87MB Social Media, 35.57MB, 135.69MB Video Mobile Data, 349MB, 678.43 MB Video Mobile Data, 350MB Social Media, 1.33GB Video Mobile Data and 92.88 GB. Each bundle is added to the data balance for the MTN line.
Because the operator is detected from the number, you do not need to choose a network by hand. The available plans appear once the number is entered.
Ghanaian mobile numbers use the country code 233 and 9 digits after it. The leading zero in the national format is dropped when you write the number in international form. For example, the national number 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567.
If you are used to writing the number with a leading zero, remove it before adding the country code. A number written as 023 123 4567 should be entered as 233 23 123 4567. The plus sign is optional in most entry fields.
Check the number carefully before paying. A top-up sent to the wrong number cannot be recalled, and the operator will not reverse it. If you are unsure, ask the person to confirm their number in international format.
MTN is one of the main mobile operators in Ghana, alongside Telecel and AirtelTigo. Make sure the number you are topping up is an MTN line, since a top-up for another operator will not land on an MTN number.
Most top-ups arrive within minutes, but a delay can happen if the number is entered incorrectly or if the operator is busy. If the top-up has not arrived after a short wait, check the number you entered and the confirmation you received before trying again.
If the number was wrong, the top-up may have been delivered to a different line. In that case, contact support with the details of the order. If the number was correct and the top-up still has not arrived, it may be queued on the operator side and can land shortly after.
Do not send a second top-up to the same number until you have checked the first one. A duplicate top-up will be delivered as a separate amount and cannot be cancelled once it has been sent.
If you paid but the order failed, the payment is normally reversed. Keep the confirmation email or receipt so support can trace the order quickly.
Payment is taken by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at the time of the order. Slashtel does not store your full card details, and the top-up is sent to the number you entered once the payment is confirmed.
Use a payment method in your own name and check the order summary before confirming. The amount shown is the amount that lands on the phone, so there is no extra operator tax to add on top.
If you are topping up for someone else, make sure you have their correct number in international format. The top-up is delivered to the number, not to an account, so the person receiving it does not need to share any login details with you.
Keep the confirmation for your records. It shows the number, the amount and the time of the order, which is useful if you need to check anything later.
Checked against MTN's official site on 21 September 2026.
Enter the Ghanaian number with the country code 233 and drop the leading zero, choose an amount, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The top-up is sent to the number and usually lands within minutes. The operator is detected from the number you enter.
Use the country code 233 followed by 9 digits, with the leading zero removed. For example, the national number 023 123 4567 becomes +233 23 123 4567. Check the number carefully, because a top-up sent to the wrong number cannot be reversed.
Most top-ups arrive within minutes. If the operator is busy, it can take a little longer. If it has not arrived after a short wait, check the number you entered and your confirmation before sending another top-up to the same line.
Yes. Payment is taken by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and you do not need a Ghanaian bank card or an MTN account. The amount shown is what lands on the phone after the operator's tax, so there is nothing extra to add.
You can send airtime in Ghanaian cedi, such as 64.13 GHS, 128 GHS, 192 GHS, 257 GHS or 385 GHS, or a data bundle. Data options include 70.87MB Social Media, 349MB, 1.33GB Video Mobile Data and 92.88 GB.
Call 100 toll-free from the MTN line. MTN Ghana also answers on WhatsApp at 055 430 0000 and by email at customercare.gh@mtn.com.
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.
Plans currently start from $5.47 and go up to $72.30, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid MTN 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.