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How to recharge an India number from Ireland

You recharge an Indian number from Ireland by entering the ten digit mobile number with the 91 country code, choosing a plan and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so you do not pick Airtel, BSNL, Jio or Vi yourself. The whole process takes a few minutes and the top up goes straight to the number.

1. Type the Indian mobile number in international format, starting with +91.
2. Check the operator that appears for the number.
3. Choose a plan from the list, for example the Vi 6 GB data pack at INR 89 for 14 days.
4. Pay with your card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
5. Wait for confirmation that the top up has been sent to the number.

The number you enter is the one that receives the plan, so check it carefully before you pay. There is no need to create a separate account with the Indian operator or to visit a shop in Ireland.

If you are topping up for a parent, a child or another relative, you can do it from your phone at any time. The plan lands on their number, not yours.

Popular plans and what they include

Popular plans on this route run from INR 89 to INR 299 and cover data only packs, calling packs and combined packs. A Vi 6 GB data plan costs INR 89 for 14 days, while a Jio plan with unlimited calls and 1.5 GB per day costs INR 299 for 28 days. Airtel, BSNL, Jio and Vi are all represented.

Data heavy users often pick the BSNL 40 GB Data Pack at INR 198 for 30 days or the BSNL 20 GB Data Pack at INR 105 for 7 days. The BSNL 200 Min + UL Data plan at INR 107 for 20 days suits someone who mainly needs to make calls.

Combined plans include the Airtel UL calls + 2GB data at INR 199 for 28 days and the Vi UL calls + 2GB at the same price for the same period. The BSNL UL calls + UL data options sit at INR 147 for 25 days and INR 153 for 24 days.

Jio offers 10 GB with subscriptions to 10 OTT apps at INR 175 for 28 days. The BSNL UL calls + 2.5GB/day plan costs INR 225 for 30 days. There are 32 plans in total on this page.

Where a plan is taxed, the amount shown is what lands on the number after the operator's tax, so the recipient gets the full listed benefit.

Keeping an India number active while you live abroad

Many people in Ireland keep an Indian number alive for family, banking and one time passwords, and a small top up does that job. A data pack such as the Vi 6 GB plan at INR 89 for 14 days or the BSNL 20 GB Data Pack at INR 105 for 7 days keeps the line in use without a large spend. Plan validity varies, so check the days shown.

A number that is used and topped up regularly is easier to keep than one that sits idle for long periods. If the relative in India uses the phone for calls and messages, a combined pack with unlimited calls is usually more useful than a data only pack.

Set a reminder before the validity runs out. The plans on this page last between 7 and 30 days, so a monthly top up pattern fits most of them.

Entering the number correctly

Enter the Indian mobile number as +91 followed by the ten digit number, dropping the leading zero. An example is +91 81234 56789, which is the international form of 081234 56789. The operator is detected from the number, so the correct format matters. If the format is wrong, the top up cannot reach the right line.

The country code for India is 91. Irish numbers and Indian numbers look different, so do not add an Irish prefix or keep the zero at the start.

Ask the person receiving the top up to read the number back to you, or check it against a recent message from them. A single wrong digit sends the plan to someone else.

Paying from Ireland and what it costs

You pay in euro from Ireland by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the top up is sent straight to the Indian number. Prices on this page start at $2.65. The amount that lands on the number is shown in Indian rupees for each plan, from INR 89 up to INR 299, and the operator is detected from the number you enter.

There is no need for an Indian bank account or a local payment app. Your Irish card does the work.

Check the plan validity before paying, since the days differ between plans, from 7 days on the BSNL 20 GB Data Pack to 30 days on the BSNL 40 GB Data Pack. The plan details are shown before you confirm.

Send the top up when the recipient needs it, and keep the confirmation for your own records.