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Mobile Recharge · Germany to India

Recharge India
from Germany.

Top up any Airtel, Jio, Vi or BSNL number in India from Germany. Enter the number, pick a plan, pay by card. Credit lands in seconds, whether it keeps your own Indian SIM alive for bank OTPs or tops up family back home.

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How to recharge an Indian number from Germany

  1. Enter the number. Type the Indian mobile number with +91, for example +91 81234 56789 (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 Germany. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
India number format
Written locally081234 56789Enter here+91 81234 56789Digits after +9110

Drop the leading 0 when you add +91.

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

At a glance

4 India operators can be topped up here (Airtel, Vi, Jio, BSNL), with plans from $0.88 to $58.75. Airtel, Vi and Jio tie for the most credit per dollar today, about ₹68 per $1. The cheapest way to keep a number active is BSNL at $3.38 for 35 days (UL calls + UL data), about 10¢ a day. Prices checked 8 October 2026.

Operators
4
Plans listed
32
Price range
$0.88 to $58.75
Most credit per $1
Airtel, Vi, Jio, ₹68
Cheapest to keep active
BSNL, about 10¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 365 days
Country code
+91
Local currency
INR

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Airtel8$3.31₹6812¢ (28-day plan)28 to 365 days
Vi8$0.88₹6810¢ (84-day plan)2 to 365 days
Jio8$1.11₹6814¢ (84-day plan)1 to 365 days
BSNL8$1.29₹6310¢ (35-day plan)7 to 72 days

Live prices checked 8 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

India plans and prices

Airtel recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
UL calls + 2GB data28 days₹199$3.31
UL Calls+2GB/Day30 days₹379$5.94
UL Calls+4GB/Day28 days₹449$6.96
₹500 rechargeOperator default₹500$7.69
₹1,000 rechargeOperator default₹1,000$15.00
UL Calls+2.5GB/Day84 days₹1,199$17.90
UL Calls+3GB/Day84 days₹1,798$26.63
UL Calls+2.5GB/Day365 days₹3,999$58.75

BSNL recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
8 GB Data Pack7 days₹58$1.29
20 GB Data Pack7 days₹105$2.00
UL calls + UL data25 days₹147$2.62
UL calls + UL data24 days₹153$2.71
UL calls + UL data35 days₹197$3.38
40 GB Data Pack30 days₹198$3.40
UL calls + 2.5GB/day30 days₹225$3.82
UL Calls + UL data72 days₹485$7.74

Jio recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
25GB 1Day1 days₹49$1.11
UL calls + 2GB/day14 days₹198$3.28
UL voice+1.5 GB/Day30 days₹319$5.06
UL voice+3GB/Day28 days₹449$6.96
UL voice+1.5GB/Day84 days₹799$12.06
₹1,000 rechargeOperator default₹1,000$15.00
INTL Roaming Voice & Data14 days₹1,598$23.72
UL voice + 2.5GB/day365 days₹3,599$52.91

Vi recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
2 GB Data2 days₹33$0.88
6 GB data14 days₹89$1.69
UL calls + 2GB28 days₹199$3.31
UL Calls + 2GB/day28 days₹365$5.72
UL calls + 6GB84 days₹548$8.39
UL call + 3GB/day data56 days₹795$12.00
50 GB 4G data for 365 days365 days₹1,189$17.73
2GB/day+UL calls+Extra 50GB365 days₹3,699$54.37

Live from the operators, updated 8 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 Indian 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 Indian carrier

Airtel
Prepaid top-up & data packs · instant
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Jio
Prepaid top-up & data packs · instant
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Vi
Prepaid top-up & data packs · instant
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BSNL
Prepaid top-up & data packs · instant
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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 India number stays active are on the India recharge page and each operator page (Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL).

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in India with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere. UPI needs an Indian bank account, and many Indian recharge sites and apps decline cards issued abroad.

Country code +91: how to call India and its number format.

Questions, answered

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

BSNL at $3.38 for 35 days (UL calls + UL data), about 10¢ a day, as of 8 October 2026. Airtel: about 12¢ a day. Vi: about 10¢ a day. Jio: about 14¢ a day.

Which India operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Airtel, Vi, Jio, at about ₹68 per $1 on 8 October 2026, against ₹63 per $1 for BSNL.

How do I enter an Indian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +91. A number written locally as 081234 56789 becomes +91 81234 56789, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Indian mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge an Indian mobile number from Germany?

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 India.

Can I pay with a card from Germany?

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

Can I recharge someone else's number in India?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in India, 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 Germany?

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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