Recharging Kenya from the UK: plans start at about £4.09 ($5.47). Up to £10 gets Airtel Airtime top-up. Kenya is 3 hours ahead of the UK. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
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Drop the leading 0 when you add +254.
Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.
| You spend up to | Best plan within budget | Operator | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | Airtime top-up | Airtel | Operator default | $5.47 |
| £10 | Airtime top-up | Airtel | Operator default | $12.62 |
| £20 | Airtime top-up | Airtel | Operator default | $24.56 |
Converted at 0.75 GBP per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.
| Operator | Plans | From | Credit per $1 (best plan) | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safaricom | 6 | $5.47 | KSh 71 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Airtel | 4 | $5.47 | KSh 66 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Telkom | 8 | $5.47 | KSh 65 | No long plans | Operator default |
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 | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 322 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 483 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 805 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 1,610 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 313 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 470 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 783 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 1,566 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 2,349 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 3,131 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 4,697 | $72.30 | GBP 54.00 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 7,829 | $120.03 | GBP 89.65 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 344 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 516 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 860 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 1,720 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 2,580 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 3,440 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
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.
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Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each Kenya number stays active are on the Kenya recharge page and each operator page (Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom).
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Kenya 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 +254: how to call Kenya and its number format.
To recharge a Kenya number from the UK, enter the Kenyan mobile number on Slashtel, choose a top-up, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Airtime lands in minutes. A Safaricom top-up can deliver 742 KES for $5.47, and the operator is detected from the number you enter.
Last checked: September 2026
Recharging a Kenya number from the UK means buying an airtime top-up online and having it delivered to the Kenyan mobile number. On Slashtel you enter the number, the operator is detected automatically, you choose a top-up and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Delivery takes minutes.
You do not need a Kenyan bank account or a local payment app. The top-up is a direct airtime purchase, so the credit lands on the number you entered.
The plans shown are airtime top-ups for Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom. The amount displayed is what lands on the Kenyan number after the operator's tax, so the recipient receives the full figure shown. Airtime can be used for calls, data bundles and other services the operator offers.
Examples include a Safaricom top-up delivering 742 KES, an Airtel top-up delivering 694 KES and a Telkom top-up delivering 652 KES. Larger options include Safaricom 1484 KES, Airtel 1389 KES and Telkom 1305 KES. Higher values are also listed, such as Safaricom 2969 KES and Telkom 3915 KES.
These are airtime top-ups, not bundles. The recipient can convert the credit into calls, data or other services through their operator. Validity is not fixed for airtime, so the credit stays on the line until used.
Many people in the UK keep a Kenyan number for bank OTPs and other verification messages. A small airtime top-up keeps the line in credit so those messages can arrive. The same method works if you are topping up a family member's phone in Kenya.
If you live in the UK and still use a Kenyan number for banking, the line needs credit to receive SMS codes. A modest top-up is often enough to keep it active.
If you are sending airtime to a family member in Kenya, the same steps apply. You pay from the UK and the credit lands on their number, which they can use for calls, data or daily needs.
Kenyan mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The dial code is 254. If the number starts with a leading zero, drop it before adding the country code. For example, 0712 123456 becomes +254 712 123456.
The operator is detected from the number you enter, so the correct format matters. If the number is entered with the wrong digits, the top-up may fail or go to the wrong line.
Use the international format with the plus sign and the 254 dial code. Do not keep the leading zero. Check the number once more before paying.
Payment is made in the UK by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The price you see is the amount you pay, and the airtime amount shown is what lands on the Kenyan number after the operator's tax. Delivery is usually within minutes.
The from-price for a Kenya top-up is $5.47. The amount that arrives on the number depends on the operator and the top-up you choose, with examples such as 742 KES on Safaricom, 694 KES on Airtel and 652 KES on Telkom.
Because the operator is detected from the number, you do not need to select a network manually. Once payment is complete, the credit is sent to the number and should appear shortly.
Enter the Kenyan mobile number on Slashtel, check the detected operator, choose an airtime top-up and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The airtime is delivered to the number in minutes. A Safaricom top-up can deliver 742 KES.
Yes. Enter the Safaricom number in international format, for example +254 712 123456. The operator is detected from the number. Choose a Safaricom airtime top-up and pay from the UK. Delivery is usually within minutes.
Use the international format with the 254 dial code and drop the leading zero. A number like 0712 123456 becomes +254 712 123456. Kenyan mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code.
The amount shown is what lands on the number after the operator's tax. Examples include 742 KES on Safaricom, 694 KES on Airtel and 652 KES on Telkom. Larger top-ups are also listed.
Yes. A small airtime top-up keeps the line in credit so it can receive bank OTPs and other messages. You can also top up a family member's number in Kenya using the same steps.
Up to £5: Airtel Airtime top-up ($5.47). Up to £10: Airtel Airtime top-up ($12.62). Up to £20: Airtel Airtime top-up ($24.56). Converted at 0.75 GBP per $1 on 2 November 2026.
Safaricom, at about KSh 71 per $1 on 2 November 2026, against KSh 65 per $1 for Telkom.
Kenya (Nairobi) is 3 hours ahead of London right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.
Enter it with the country code +254. A number written locally as 0712 123456 becomes +254 712 123456, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Kenyan 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 Kenya.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the UK and most other countries are accepted.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Kenya, 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.
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