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Mobile Recharge · USA to Nicaragua

Recharge Nicaragua
from the USA.

Recharging Nicaragua from the USA: plans start at $12.61. Up to $50 gets Claro Airtime top-up. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Claro SuperPack, about 0.89 USD a day. Nicaragua is 1 hour behind the USA. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.

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Live operator bonuses

Nicaragua recharge bonuses right now

Tigo Nicaragua bundles (Paquetigos)
🎁 Tigo Nicaragua More video, Free Music & Social Media!
Operator offer · terms apply · can be withdrawn at the operator's discretion · min top-up $9.46 · ends 24 Nov
Terms apply

This promotion is carried out by Tigo Nicaragua This promotion starts on 21/11/2026 and ends on 30/11/2026 Minimum purchase of $10 USD The bonus is valid for the same period as the bundle purchased is valid The More Video benefit is provided in megabytes (MB), and the amount depends on the bonus data allowance of the Paquetigo purchased The More Video benefit is provided in gigabytes (GB) and is valid for browsing only on 4G and 4.5G LTE networks The music applications included in the benefit are: Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, TuneIn Radio, Google Music, and Napster T

Enter the number above: if a bonus applies to that operator it shows before you pay. Your top-up is delivered in full whether or not a bonus applies.

Nicaragua number format
Written locally8123 4567Enter here+505 8123 4567Digits after +5058

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

How to recharge a Nicaragua number from the USA

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Nicaragua mobile number with the country code (+505). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $12.61. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from the USA with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your bank may ask you to confirm in its app; that takes a few seconds.
  4. 4Delivered in minutes. The recharge lands on the number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Operators
4
Plans listed
26
Price range
$12.61 to $119.90
Most credit per $1
Claro, $0.61
Cheapest to keep active
Claro SuperPack, about 89¢ a day
Validity range
7 to 30 days
Country code
+505
Local currency
USD
Time difference
Nicaragua (Managua) is 1 hour 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 bundles7 days$17.55
$50Airtime top-upClaroOperator default$48.38

Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Claro6$12.61$0.61No long plansOperator default
Tigo8$14.19$0.59No long plansOperator default
Tigo bundles4$17.55$0.58115¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days
Claro SuperPack8$12.90$0.5789¢ (30-day plan)7 to 30 days

Live prices checked 7 November 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

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
Airtime top-up≈ $7.33$12.61
Airtime top-up≈ $14.67$24.53
Airtime top-up≈ $22$36.46
Airtime top-up≈ $29.33$48.38
Airtime top-up≈ $44$72.22
Airtime top-up≈ $73.33$119.90

Tigo bundles recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
Paquetigo $107 days$10$17.55
Paquetigo $1515 days$15$25.96
Paquetigo $2030 days$20$34.38
Paquetigo Unlimited data 30day30 days$25$42.80

Claro SuperPack recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
Superpack $7 All included USA7 days$7$12.90
$12 Datos USA 17 days$12$21.60
Superpack $12 All included USA15 days$12$21.60
Superpack $15 All included USA30 days$15$26.82
$20 Datos USA 330 days$20$35.55
Superpack All Inclusive 4 USA30 days$25$44.26
Data Plan 3 USA30 days$30$52.95
Data Plan 4 USA30 days$40$70.38

Tigo recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
$8 recharge$8$14.19
Promo only$12$20.92
Airtime top-up≈ $13.69$24.53
$20 recharge$20$34.38
Airtime top-up≈ $20.53$36.46
Airtime top-up≈ $27.37$48.38
$30 recharge$30$51.22
Airtime top-up≈ $68.43$119.90

Live from the operators, updated 7 November 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Tap Choose on a plan, then enter the number above; the exact plans for that line show there.

Flying home to Nicaragua from the USA?

Most people who top up a number in Nicaragua also visit. Data from the moment you land, and fares for the trip, from the same place.

Nicaragua eSIM from $4.29Data only, working when you land. Keep your USA number for calls, SMS and bank codes.
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 recharge
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Tigo recharge
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Nicaragua 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 +505: how to call Nicaragua and its number format.

Questions, answered

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

Up to $20: Tigo bundles Paquetigo $10, 7 days. Up to $50: Claro Airtime top-up.

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

Claro SuperPack at $26.82 for 30 days (Superpack $15 All included USA), about 89¢ a day, as of 7 November 2026. Tigo bundles: about 115¢ a day.

Which Nicaragua operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Claro, at about $0.61 per $1 on 7 November 2026, against $0.57 per $1 for Claro SuperPack.

What is the time difference between the USA and Nicaragua?

Nicaragua (Managua) is 1 hour 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. 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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