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MTN recharge
from Australia.

MTN recharge from Australia: 5 MTN plans, from about AUD 17.98 ($12.55). Up to AUD 50 gets Airtime top-up. Nigeria is 10 hours behind Australia. Prices checked 20 October 2026.

How to recharge MTN from Australia

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the MTN Nigeria mobile number with the country code (+234). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $12.55 (about AUD 17.98). What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from Australia 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 MTN number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full. Keeping the number active also keeps bank OTPs and WhatsApp working.
Cheapest in AUD
about AUD 17.98
Cheapest plan
$12.55
Plans listed
5
Credit per $1 (best plan)
₦694
Value rank in Nigeria
4 of 4 main operators
Country code
+234
Time difference
Nigeria (Lagos) is 10 hours behind Sydney
Calling from Australia
dial 0011 234 then the number

What your AUD buys from Australia

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
AUD 25Airtime top-upMTNOperator default$12.55
AUD 50Airtime top-upMTNOperator default$24.42

Converted at 1.43 AUD per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

MTN plans and prices in AUD

MTN recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AUD
Airtime top-up≈ NGN 8,311$12.55AUD 17.98
Airtime top-up≈ NGN 16,621$24.42AUD 34.99
Airtime top-up≈ NGN 24,932$36.29AUD 52.00
Airtime top-up≈ NGN 33,243$48.16AUD 69.00
Airtime top-up≈ NGN 49,864$71.90AUD 103.02

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up MTN numbers in Nigeria 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 +234: how to call Nigeria and its number format.

Useful MTN codes and rules

Keeping the number active
MTN says a prepaid number with no chargeable activity is disconnected from the network and the number recycled. Its Keep My Number service holds a line that goes abroad or sits dormant for more than 180 days: dial *365# after recharging, ₦3,500 for 1 year, ₦5,000 for 2 years, ₦7,500 for 3 years (prepaid only). Source: mtn.ng
Check balance
Dial *310# from the MTN line to see the main account balance and bundle balances. Source: mtn.ng
Failed airtime or data
MTN asks customers to call 300, chat with Zigi on WhatsApp at 0903 300 0001, or email customercare.ng@mtn.com, then track the ticket in myMTN NG. Source: mtn.ng

Checked against MTN's official site on 21 September 2026.

Questions, answered

What MTN plan can I get for AUD 50 from Australia?

Up to AUD 25: Airtime top-up ($12.55). Up to AUD 50: Airtime top-up ($24.42). Converted at 1.43 AUD per $1 on 20 October 2026.

What is the time difference between Australia and Nigeria?

Nigeria (Lagos) is 10 hours behind Sydney right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

How long can an MTN Nigeria prepaid number stay unused before it is lost?

MTN says a prepaid number with no chargeable activity is disconnected from the network and the number recycled. Its Keep My Number service holds a line that goes abroad or sits dormant for more than 180 days: dial *365# after recharging, ₦3,500 for 1 year, ₦5,000 for 2 years, ₦7,500 for 3 years (prepaid only).

How do I check my MTN Nigeria balance?

Dial *310# from the MTN line to see the main account balance and bundle balances.

What should I do if MTN airtime or data does not arrive?

MTN asks customers to call 300, chat with Zigi on WhatsApp at 0903 300 0001, or email customercare.ng@mtn.com, then track the ticket in myMTN NG.

How do I enter a Nigerian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +234. A number written locally as 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Nigerian mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a MTN number from Australia?

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 Nigeria.

Can I pay with a card from Australia?

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

Can I recharge someone else's MTN number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid MTN number in Nigeria, 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 Australia?

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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