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Claro recharge
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Top up any Claro Nicaragua number from abroad. Enter the number, pick a plan, pay by card. Credit lands in minutes.

At a glance

Claro top-ups for Nicaragua start at $21.85, with 5 plans up to $107.35 on this page. It gives the most credit per dollar of the 2 main Nicaragua operators today. Prices checked 23 September 2026.

Cheapest plan
$21.85
Plans listed
5
Credit per $1 (best plan)
$0.59
Value rank in Nicaragua
1 of 2 main operators
Country code
+505

Claro 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

Live from Claro. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout.

Quick answer

To do a Claro Nicaragua recharge from abroad, enter the 8 digit Nicaraguan number and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, with top-ups from $21.85 delivered to the phone in minutes. Claro is detected from the number itself, and airtime lands as credit such as 12.58 USD or 25.15 USD, while SuperPack bundles carry 7 to 30 days of validity.

Last checked: September 2026

How to top up a Claro number from abroad

A Claro Nicaragua recharge from abroad takes the 8 digit Nicaraguan number, a payment by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and a few minutes before the credit or bundle lands on the phone. Claro is detected from the number you enter, so no operator menu is needed, and the smallest top-up starts at $21.85.

Nicaragua uses the country code 505, and local mobile numbers run to 8 digits, for example 8123 4567. There is no leading zero to drop, so the number you type is the number as it is written locally. Once the number is recognised, the available Claro plans appear and you choose the one you want.

  1. Enter the Nicaraguan mobile number, 8 digits, for example 8123 4567.
  2. Check that Claro is shown as the operator for that number.
  3. Pick an airtime top-up or a Claro SuperPack bundle from the list.
  4. Pay with a card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. Wait a few minutes for the credit or bundle to reach the phone.

Delivery is direct to the number, so the person in Nicaragua does not need an app, a voucher code or a visit to a shop. The balance or bundle simply appears on the line.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Two kinds of Claro product are available. Airtime top-ups add credit to the line, with amounts such as 12.58 USD, 18.87 USD, 25.15 USD, 37.73 USD and 62.89 USD. Claro SuperPack bundles add an allowance instead, with validity of 7, 15 or 30 days depending on the pack.

Airtime is the flexible option. It carries no validity period of its own and can be spent on whatever the line needs, whether that is a data pass, a call bundle or day to day use. The amount shown is the amount that lands on the phone, with no operator tax deducted from it.

SuperPack bundles are the fixed option. The 7 USD pack runs for 7 days, the 12 USD all included pack for 15 days, and the 15 USD all included pack for 30 days. The larger data plans at 20 USD, 25 USD, 30 USD and 40 USD all carry 30 days of validity. Each one is a set allowance rather than open credit.

Entering the number correctly

The number must be the 8 digit Nicaraguan mobile number, written as it appears locally, for example 8123 4567. The country code 505 is handled by the checkout, and there is no zero to remove at the start. A wrong digit sends the top-up to a different line.

If you are used to dialling Nicaragua from abroad, you may have the number stored as +505 8123 4567. That is the same line. What matters is the 8 digits that follow the country code, and those are the digits to enter.

Double check the number against a recent message or call from the person you are topping up. A top-up that reaches the wrong number cannot be pulled back once it has been delivered.

If a top-up does not go through

Most top-ups arrive within minutes. If nothing appears, first confirm the number was entered correctly and that the line is an active Claro prepaid line. A number that has been inactive for a long period, or one that belongs to another operator, will not accept a Claro top-up.

Tigo also operates in Nicaragua, and a Tigo number will not take a Claro top-up. The operator is detected from the number, so if the checkout shows a different operator than expected, the number is the thing to recheck.

If the number is right and the line is active, allow a little more time before trying again. Sending a second top-up while the first is still processing can result in two deliveries.

Paying safely

Payment is taken by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay at the point of purchase, and the top-up is delivered straight to the number. No voucher code is issued and no account with the operator is needed, which keeps the process to a single transaction.

Keep the confirmation you receive after paying. It shows the number topped up and the amount, which is useful if you need to check anything later.

Prices and available plans are checked regularly and can change with the operator. The plans shown for a number are the plans currently on offer for that line.

Questions, answered

How do I recharge a Claro Nicaragua number from the United States?

Enter the 8 digit Nicaraguan mobile number, for example 8123 4567, choose an airtime top-up or a Claro SuperPack, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Claro is detected from the number and the top-up is delivered to the phone in minutes.

What is the country code for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua uses the country code 505. A number written internationally looks like +505 8123 4567. The local mobile number itself is 8 digits and there is no leading zero to drop, so you enter those 8 digits at checkout.

How much does a Claro Nicaragua top up cost?

Top-ups start at $21.85. Airtime amounts land as credit such as 12.58 USD, 18.87 USD or 25.15 USD, while Claro SuperPack bundles start at 7 USD for 7 days and go up to 40 USD for 30 days.

How long does a Claro Nicaragua recharge take to arrive?

Most top-ups reach the phone within minutes of payment. If nothing appears, check that the 8 digit number was entered correctly and that the line is an active Claro prepaid line, since an inactive line or a number on another network will not accept the top-up.

Can I send a Claro top up to a Tigo number in Nicaragua?

No. Claro top-ups only work on Claro lines. Tigo also operates in Nicaragua, and the operator is detected from the number you enter, so if the checkout shows a different operator than expected, recheck the number before paying.

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 Claro number from abroad?

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.

How much does a Claro recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $21.85 and go up to $107.35, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Claro number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Claro 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?

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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