Telkom top-ups for Kenya start at $5.47, with 8 plans up to $120.03 on this page. On credit per dollar it ranks 3 of the 3 main Kenya operators today. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 313 | $5.47 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 470 | $7.86 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 783 | $12.62 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 1,566 | $24.56 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 2,349 | $36.49 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 3,131 | $48.43 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 4,697 | $72.30 | |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ KES 7,829 | $120.03 |
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Pay with a card from any country. Top up Telkom 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.
You can top up a Telkom Kenya number from abroad online in a few minutes. Enter the Kenyan mobile number, choose an airtime amount and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Top ups start at $5.47, and the operator is detected from the number. Telkom is one of the Kenyan networks you can recharge this way, alongside Safaricom and Airtel.
Last checked: October 2026
You top up a Telkom Kenya number from abroad by entering the number on the recharge page, picking an airtime amount and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The service detects Telkom from the number, so you do not need to choose the network yourself. The airtime goes straight to the phone, and top ups start at $5.47.
This page is for people outside Kenya who want to keep a family member's Telkom line active with airtime. You stay on your own bank card and your own currency, and the person in Kenya receives airtime in Kenyan shillings. No app download is needed on their phone.
Every option on this page is a Telkom airtime top up, with no validity period attached. The amounts that land on the phone are 783, 1566, 2349, 3131, 4697 and 7829 KES. You pay in your own currency, and the starting price shown on the page is $5.47.
Airtime is the flexible option for a family member in Kenya. It sits on the Telkom line and can be used for calls, data bundles or other services the operator offers. There is no fixed expiry date listed for these top ups, so the airtime is not tied to a countdown.
The six amounts suit different needs. A smaller amount covers a short period of calls, while a larger amount gives more room for a longer stretch. You can send the same amount each month or vary it as needed.
None of the Telkom airtime options on this page are taxed, so the amount shown is the amount that lands on the phone. If a taxed plan is ever offered, the page will show what arrives after the operator's tax, not the gross figure.
A Telkom Kenya number has 9 digits after the country code. The example is 0712 123456 in national format or +254 712 123456 in international format. Kenya's dial code is 254, and the leading zero is dropped when you write the number in international form.
The operator is detected from the number, so a correct number is what routes the top up to Telkom rather than to another network. If you type a digit wrong, the airtime can go to the wrong line or fail to arrive.
Use the international format if you have it, starting with 254 and then the 9 digits. If you only know the local format starting with 0712, that is fine as well. Check the number against the phone in Kenya before you pay, especially if it was written down some time ago.
Most failed top ups come from a mistyped number, a detected operator that does not match the phone, or a payment that the bank declined. Check the number and the detected network first, then try the payment again. Airtime that has already landed on a Telkom line cannot be pulled back.
Start by comparing the number with what the person in Kenya sees on their phone. Confirm that Telkom is the network they use, since Safaricom and Airtel are also common in Kenya and each has its own number ranges.
If the number is right, check that your card was charged. A declined payment usually means the bank blocked the transaction, and a second attempt after speaking to the bank often works. Do not send a duplicate order until you are sure the first one did not complete.
You pay on the recharge page by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the airtime is sent straight to the Telkom number. Your card details are not shared with the person receiving the top up. Top ups start at $5.47, and the page was last checked on 29 October 2026.
Paying by card from your own country means you keep control of the transaction. The recipient in Kenya does not need a bank account, a card or an app, only an active Telkom line.
Keep the confirmation you receive after paying. It shows the number, the amount and the time, which is useful if your family member says the airtime has not arrived. If something looks wrong, contact support with those details rather than sending a second top up straight away.
Checked against Telkom Kenya's official site on 21 September 2026.
Enter the Telkom number on the recharge page, choose an airtime amount and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so the airtime goes straight to the Telkom line. Top ups start at $5.47 and no app is needed on the phone in Kenya.
Yes. You pay on the recharge page with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay in your own currency, and the person in Kenya receives airtime in Kenyan shillings. You do not need a Kenyan bank account, and the recipient only needs an active Telkom line.
Use the international format +254 712 123456 or the national format 0712 123456. Kenya's dial code is 254 and the number has 9 digits after it, with the leading zero dropped in international form. The operator is detected from the number you enter.
The airtime options that land on the phone are 783, 1566, 2349, 3131, 4697 and 7829 KES. You pay in your own currency, with prices starting at $5.47. None of these Telkom airtime options are taxed, so the full amount reaches the line.
Check the number and the detected operator first, then confirm whether your card was charged. A declined payment is usually a bank block, and a second attempt after speaking to your bank often works. Airtime that has already landed on a Telkom line cannot be pulled back, so avoid duplicate orders.
Call 100 from the Telkom line, or visit a Telkom retail shop.
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.
Plans currently start from $5.47 and go up to $120.03, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Telkom 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.