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Mobile Recharge · USA to Nicaragua

Recharge Nicaragua
from the USA.

Top up any Claro or Tigo number in Nicaragua from the USA. Enter the number, pick a plan, pay by card. Credit lands in seconds, whether it keeps your own Nicaraguan SIM alive for bank OTPs or tops up family back home.

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How to recharge a Nicaraguan number from the USA

  1. Enter the number. Type the Nicaraguan mobile number with +505, for example +505 8123 4567. 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 the USA. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
Nicaragua number format
Written locally8123 4567Enter here+505 8123 4567Digits after +5058

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

At a glance

Recharging Nicaragua from the USA: plans start at $12.38. Up to $50 gets Tigo Nicaragua bundles Paquetigo Unlimited data 30day for 30 days. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Claro SuperPack, about 0.87 USD a day. Nicaragua is 2 hours behind the USA. Prices checked 23 September 2026.

Operators
4
Plans listed
25
Price range
$12.38 to $107.35
Most credit per $1
Claro, Claro SuperPack, $0.59
Cheapest to keep active
Claro SuperPack, about 87¢ a day
Validity range
7 to 30 days
Country code
+505
Local currency
USD
Time difference
Nicaragua (Managua) is 2 hours behind New York
Calling from the USA
dial 011 505 then the number

What your USD buys from the USA

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
$20Paquetigo $10Tigo Nicaragua bundles7 days$18.08
$50Paquetigo Unlimited data 30dayTigo Nicaragua bundles30 days$44.49

Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Claro5$21.85$0.59No long plansOperator default
Claro SuperPack8$12.38$0.5887¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days
Tigo8$14.56$0.56No long plansOperator default
Tigo Nicaragua bundles4$18.08$0.56119¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days

Live prices checked 23 September 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

Nicaragua plans and prices

Claro recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $12.58$21.85
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $18.87$32.54
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $25.15$43.22
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $37.73$64.59
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $62.89$107.35

Tigo Nicaragua bundles recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
Paquetigo $107 days$10$18.08
Paquetigo $1515 days$15$26.88
Paquetigo $2030 days$20$35.68
Paquetigo Unlimited data 30day30 days$25$44.49

Claro SuperPack recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
Superpack $7 All included USA7 days$7$12.38
$12 Datos USA 17 days$12$20.89
Superpack $12 All included USA15 days$12$20.89
Superpack $15 All included USA30 days$15$25.96
$20 Datos USA 330 days$20$34.48
Superpack All Inclusive 4 USA30 days$25$42.97
Data Plan 3 USA30 days$30$51.47
Data Plan 4 USA30 days$40$68.46

Tigo recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
$8 rechargeOperator default$8$14.56
Promo onlyOperator default$12$21.62
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $11.74$21.85
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $17.61$32.54
$20 rechargeOperator default$20$35.68
$25 rechargeOperator default$25$44.49
$30 rechargeOperator default$30$53.30
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ $58.69$107.35

Live from the operators, updated 23 September 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 Nicaraguan 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 Nicaraguan carrier

Claro
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Tigo
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

Enter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.

Questions, answered

What can I get for $50 when recharging Nicaragua from the USA?

Up to $20: Tigo Nicaragua bundles Paquetigo $10, 7 days. Up to $50: Tigo Nicaragua bundles Paquetigo Unlimited data 30day, 30 days.

What is the cheapest way to keep a Nicaraguan number active from abroad?

Claro SuperPack at $25.96 for 30 days (Superpack $15 All included USA), about 87¢ a day, as of 23 September 2026. Tigo Nicaragua bundles: about 119¢ a day.

Which Nicaragua operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Claro, Claro SuperPack, at about $0.59 per $1 on 23 September 2026, against $0.56 per $1 for Tigo Nicaragua bundles.

What is the time difference between the USA and Nicaragua?

Nicaragua (Managua) is 2 hours behind New York right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

How do I enter a Nicaraguan mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +505. A number written locally as 8123 4567 becomes +505 8123 4567. Nicaraguan mobile numbers have 8 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Nicaraguan mobile number from the USA?

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 Nicaragua.

Can I pay with a card from the USA?

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

Can I recharge someone else's number in Nicaragua?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Nicaragua, 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 the USA?

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 or refund you in full. Write to esim@slashtel.com or message us on WhatsApp with your order reference.

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