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Mobile Recharge · Canada to Nigeria

Recharge Nigeria
from Canada.

Top up any MTN, Airtel, Glo or 9mobile number in Nigeria from Canada. Enter the number, pick a plan, pay by card. Credit lands in seconds, whether it keeps your own Nigerian SIM alive for bank OTPs or tops up family back home.

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How to recharge a Nigerian number from Canada

  1. Enter the number. Type the Nigerian mobile number with +234, for example +234 802 123 4567 (drop the leading 0). 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 Canada. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
Nigeria number format
Written locally0802 123 4567Enter here+234 802 123 4567Digits after +23410

Drop the leading 0 when you add +234.

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

At a glance

Recharging Nigeria from Canada: plans start at about CAD 0.68 ($0.48). Up to CAD 25 gets Airtel Nigeria Data 60GB Data for 30 days. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Airtel Nigeria Data, about 0.24 CAD a day. Nigeria is 5 hours ahead of Canada. Prices checked 8 October 2026.

Cheapest in CAD
about CAD 0.68
Operators
8
Plans listed
52
Price range
$0.48 to $114.78
Most credit per $1
Glo Nigeria Data, Glo, MTN Nigeria Data, ₦880
Cheapest to keep active
Airtel Nigeria Data, about 17¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 365 days
Country code
+234
Local currency
NGN
Time difference
Nigeria (Lagos) is 5 hours ahead of Toronto
Calling from Canada
dial 011 234 then the number

What your CAD buys from Canada

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
CAD 1022GB Data9Mobile Nigeria Data30 days$6.30
CAD 2560GB DataAirtel Nigeria Data30 days$17.55
CAD 50150GB Data (30 Days)Airtel Nigeria Data30 days$34.71

Converted at 1.42 CAD per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Glo Nigeria Data8$0.50₦880No long plans1 to 230 days
Glo5$9.85₦878No long plansOperator default
MTN Nigeria Data8$0.98₦87377¢ (60-day plan)1 to 60 days
Airtel Nigeria Data8$1.54₦87117¢ (30-day plan)7 to 365 days
Airtel6$9.85₦870No long plansOperator default
MTN5$9.85₦870No long plansOperator default
9Mobile4$10.56₦837No long plansOperator default
9Mobile Nigeria Data8$0.48₦820No long plans1 to 30 days

Live prices checked 8 October 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

Nigeria plans and prices

Airtel Nigeria Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
1.5GB Weekly Plan7 daysNGN 1,000$1.54CAD 2.19
3GB Data30 daysNGN 2,000$2.70CAD 3.85
10GB Monthly Plan30 daysNGN 4,000$4.97CAD 7.08
13 GB Weekly Plan7 daysNGN 5,000$6.13CAD 8.73
25 GB Data30 daysNGN 8,000$9.55CAD 13.60
60GB Data30 daysNGN 15,000$17.55CAD 25.00
150GB Data (30 Days)30 daysNGN 30,000$34.71CAD 49.44
400GB Data (365 Days)365 daysNGN 99,998$114.78CAD 163.49

9Mobile Nigeria Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
40MB Data1 daysNGN 50$0.48CAD 0.68
83MB data1 daysNGN 100$0.54CAD 0.77
250 MB data1 daysNGN 150$0.60CAD 0.85
1 GB Data1 daysNGN 300$0.79CAD 1.13
15GB Data30 daysNGN 3,000$3.96CAD 5.64
Data 18.5GB (15GB+3.5GB Night)30 daysNGN 4,000$5.13CAD 7.31
22GB Data30 daysNGN 5,000$6.30CAD 8.97
Data 50GB (30 days)30 daysNGN 10,000$12.19CAD 17.36

9Mobile recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 8,582$10.56CAD 15.04
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 17,164$20.71CAD 29.50
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 25,746$30.87CAD 43.97
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 34,328$41.02CAD 58.43

Glo recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 8,363$9.85CAD 14.03
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 16,726$19.31CAD 27.51
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 25,089$28.78CAD 40.99
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 33,452$38.23CAD 54.45
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 50,177$57.16CAD 81.42

MTN recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 8,288$9.85CAD 14.03
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 16,576$19.31CAD 27.51
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 24,864$28.78CAD 40.99
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 33,152$38.23CAD 54.45
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 49,728$57.16CAD 81.42

MTN Nigeria Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
1GB + 1.5mins1 daysNGN 500$0.98CAD 1.40
7GB Data7 daysNGN 3,500$4.40CAD 6.27
20 GB, 7 DaysOperator defaultNGN 5,000$6.10CAD 8.69
20 GB, 30 DaysOperator defaultNGN 7,500$8.96CAD 12.76
65 GB, 30 DaysOperator defaultNGN 16,000$18.65CAD 26.57
120 GB, 30 DaysOperator defaultNGN 24,000$27.79CAD 39.58
150GB 2-Month Plan60 daysNGN 40,000$46.05CAD 65.59
480 GB, 90 DaysOperator defaultNGN 90,005$103.09CAD 146.84

Glo Nigeria Data recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
300MB Data(1d)1 daysNGN 96$0.50CAD 0.71
875MB Weekend_200(2d)2 daysNGN 205$0.64CAD 0.91
6GB Special Data Plan (7d)7 daysNGN 1,500$2.09CAD 2.98
7.25GB Data Plan (30d)230 daysNGN 2,500$3.23CAD 4.60
17GB Data Plan (30d)30 daysNGN 5,000$6.05CAD 8.62
42GB Data Plan30 daysNGN 10,000$11.71CAD 16.68
165GB Mega Data (30d)30 daysNGN 30,000$34.32CAD 48.89
475GB Mega Data(90d)90 daysNGN 74,997$85.20CAD 121.36

Airtel recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in CAD
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 8,267$9.85CAD 14.03
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 16,534$19.31CAD 27.51
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 24,802$28.78CAD 40.99
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 33,069$38.23CAD 54.45
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 49,603$57.16CAD 81.42
Airtime top-upOperator default≈ NGN 82,672$95.00CAD 135.32

Live from the operators, updated 8 October 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 Nigerian 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 Nigerian carrier

MTN
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Airtel
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Glo
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
9mobile
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

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

Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each Nigeria number stays active are on the Nigeria recharge page and each operator page (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile).

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Nigeria with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere. No local bank account, local wallet or local number needed.

Country code +234: how to call Nigeria and its number format.

Questions, answered

What can I get for CAD 25 when recharging Nigeria from Canada?

Up to CAD 10: 9Mobile Nigeria Data 22GB Data, 30 days ($6.30). Up to CAD 25: Airtel Nigeria Data 60GB Data, 30 days ($17.55). Up to CAD 50: Airtel Nigeria Data 150GB Data (30 Days), 30 days ($34.71). Converted at 1.42 CAD per $1 on 8 October 2026.

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

Airtel Nigeria Data at $4.97 for 30 days (10GB Monthly Plan), about 17¢ a day, as of 8 October 2026. MTN Nigeria Data: about 77¢ a day.

Which Nigeria operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Glo Nigeria Data, Glo, MTN Nigeria Data, at about ₦880 per $1 on 8 October 2026, against ₦820 per $1 for 9Mobile Nigeria Data.

What is the time difference between Canada and Nigeria?

Nigeria (Lagos) is 5 hours ahead of Toronto right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.

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 Nigerian mobile number from Canada?

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 Canada?

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

Can I recharge someone else's number in Nigeria?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid 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 Canada?

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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