Recharging Nigeria from the UK: plans start at about £2.37 ($3.17). Up to £10 gets 9Mobile Airtime top-up. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Airtel Data, about 0.18 GBP a day. Nigeria is 1 hour ahead of the UK. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
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| You spend up to | Best plan within budget | Operator | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | 7GB Data | MTN Data | 7 days | $6.52 |
| £10 | Airtime top-up | 9Mobile | Operator default | $12.62 |
| £20 | Airtime top-up | 9Mobile | Operator default | $24.56 |
Converted at 0.75 GBP per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.
| Operator | Plans | From | Credit per $1 (best plan) | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9Mobile | 6 | $5.47 | ₦719 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Glo | 7 | $5.47 | ₦704 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Airtel | 8 | $5.47 | ₦699 | No long plans | Operator default |
| MTN | 6 | $5.47 | ₦694 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Glo Data | 8 | $3.17 | ₦605 | No long plans | 7 to 90 days |
| MTN Data | 8 | $6.52 | ₦600 | 63¢ (30-day plan) | 7 to 60 days |
| 9Mobile Data | 4 | $5.49 | ₦600 | No long plans | 30 days |
| Airtel Data | 8 | $3.20 | ₦599 | 25¢ (30-day plan) | 7 to 365 days |
Live prices checked 2 November 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB Data | 30 days | NGN 1,500 | $3.20 | GBP 2.39 |
| 8.5GB Weekly Plan | 7 days | NGN 3,000 | $5.70 | GBP 4.26 |
| 10GB Monthly Plan | 30 days | NGN 4,000 | $7.35 | GBP 5.49 |
| 13 GB Weekly Plan | 7 days | NGN 5,000 | $9.02 | GBP 6.74 |
| 35GB Data | 30 days | NGN 10,000 | $17.33 | GBP 12.94 |
| 100GB Monthly Plan | 30 days | NGN 20,000 | $33.97 | GBP 25.37 |
| 150GB Data (30 Days) | 30 days | NGN 30,000 | $50.57 | GBP 37.77 |
| 400GB Data (365 Days) | 365 days | NGN 100,003 | $166.98 | GBP 124.72 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15GB Data | 30 days | NGN 3,000 | $5.49 | GBP 4.10 |
| Data 18.5GB (15GB+3.5GB Night) | 30 days | NGN 4,000 | $7.09 | GBP 5.30 |
| 22GB Data | 30 days | NGN 5,000 | $8.69 | GBP 6.49 |
| Data 50GB (30 days) | 30 days | NGN 10,000 | $16.67 | GBP 12.45 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 3,480 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 5,221 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 8,701 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 17,402 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 26,103 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 34,803 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 3,393 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 5,089 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 8,482 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 16,965 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 25,447 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 33,930 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 50,894 | $72.30 | GBP 54.00 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 3,362 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 5,044 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 8,406 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 16,812 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 25,218 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 33,624 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7GB Data | 7 days | NGN 3,500 | $6.52 | GBP 4.87 |
| 10GB +10mins Monthly Data Plan | 30 days | NGN 4,500 | $8.16 | GBP 6.09 |
| 16.5GB Monthly Data Plan | 30 days | NGN 6,500 | $11.48 | GBP 8.57 |
| 36GB Monthly Plan | 30 days | NGN 11,000 | $18.95 | GBP 14.15 |
| Data 75GB (30 Days) | 30 days | NGN 18,000 | $30.55 | GBP 22.82 |
| 150 GB, 30 Days | Operator default | NGN 30,001 | $50.45 | GBP 37.68 |
| 150GB 2-Month Plan | 60 days | NGN 40,000 | $67.04 | GBP 50.07 |
| 480 GB, 90 Days | Operator default | NGN 90,005 | $149.97 | GBP 112.01 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB Special Data Plan (7d) | 7 days | NGN 1,500 | $3.17 | GBP 2.37 |
| 6.25GB Data Plan (30d) | 30 days | NGN 2,000 | $4.01 | GBP 3.00 |
| 10.5GB Data Plan (30d) | 30 days | NGN 3,000 | $5.63 | GBP 4.21 |
| 17GB Data Plan (30d) | 30 days | NGN 5,000 | $8.92 | GBP 6.66 |
| 42GB Data Plan | 30 days | NGN 10,000 | $17.16 | GBP 12.82 |
| 107GB Data Plan (30d) | 30 days | NGN 20,000 | $33.59 | GBP 25.09 |
| 310GB Mega Data (60d) | 60 days | NGN 50,000 | $82.90 | GBP 61.92 |
| 475GB Mega Data(90d) | 90 days | NGN 74,998 | $123.96 | GBP 92.59 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 3,354 | $5.47 | GBP 4.09 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 5,031 | $7.86 | GBP 5.87 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 8,385 | $12.62 | GBP 9.43 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 16,771 | $24.56 | GBP 18.34 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 25,156 | $36.49 | GBP 27.25 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 33,542 | $48.43 | GBP 36.17 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 50,313 | $72.30 | GBP 54.00 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ NGN 83,854 | $120.03 | GBP 89.65 |
Live from the operators, updated 2 November 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.
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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 (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.
To recharge a Nigeria number from the UK, enter the Nigerian mobile number and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, with top-ups delivered in minutes. Prices start from $3.17. The number is 10 digits after the country code 234, so the leading zero is dropped: 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567. There are 54 plans available.
Last checked: September 2026
You recharge a Nigeria number from the UK by entering the Nigerian mobile number, choosing a plan and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, and the top-up is delivered in minutes. Prices start from $3.17. The number is 10 digits after the country code 234, so the leading zero is dropped.
Nigeria numbers use the country code 234. A number written locally as 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567 in international form. The leading zero is removed, leaving 10 digits. Entering the number in the correct format lets the operator be detected automatically, so the plans shown match the line you are topping up.
You can top up a number you keep for yourself or a family member's number. Both work the same way: the plan is applied to the Nigerian line, not to your UK number.
Plans cover a range of data sizes and validity periods. Smaller bundles suit a short top-up, while larger bundles last longer. Examples include 40MB Data valid for 1 day, 1GB + 1.5mins valid for 1 day, 1.5GB Weekly Plan valid for 7 days, 3GB Data valid for 30 days and 15GB Data valid for 30 days.
Data plans are the most common choice for a Nigerian number. A 40MB Data plan from 9Mobile Nigeria Data is valid for 1 day, and an 83MB data plan is also valid for 1 day. Glo Nigeria Data offers a 300MB Data(1d) plan valid for 1 day and a 875MB Weekend_200(2d) plan valid for 2 days. Airtel Nigeria Data has a 1.5GB Weekly Plan valid for 7 days.
Larger bundles suit longer periods. MTN Nigeria Data offers 1GB + 1.5mins valid for 1 day. Glo Nigeria Data has a 6GB Special Data Plan (7d) valid for 7 days and a 7.25GB Data Plan (30d). Airtel Nigeria Data has a 3GB Data plan valid for 30 days, and 9Mobile Nigeria Data has a 15GB Data plan valid for 30 days. The amount shown for each plan is what lands on the Nigerian number after the operator's tax.
A Nigerian number is often kept active while living in the UK so it can receive bank OTPs and one-time codes. Topping it up from the UK keeps the line in credit and able to receive those messages. The same process can be used for a family member's number in Nigeria.
Many people keep a Nigerian number for banking and verification codes. Those messages arrive on the Nigerian line, so the line needs to stay active. A top-up from the UK adds credit or data without needing a local payment method.
If the number belongs to a family member in Nigeria, you can top it up directly from the UK. The plan is applied to their line, and the confirmation is sent to you after payment. This is useful when you want to cover someone's data without sending money separately.
Enter the Nigerian mobile number as 10 digits after the country code 234. The leading zero is dropped, so 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567. The operator is detected from the number, which is why the correct format matters.
If the number is written locally with a leading zero, remove that zero before entering it. The country code 234 stays in front. For example, a number starting 0802 is entered as 802 followed by the remaining digits.
Once the number is entered, the operator is detected automatically. This means the plans shown are the ones available for that line. If the detected operator does not match the line, check the digits and try again.
Payment is made by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and prices start from $3.17. The amount shown for each plan is what lands on the Nigerian number after the operator's tax. Delivery is normally within minutes.
There is no need for a Nigerian bank account or a local payment method. The payment is processed in the UK, and the top-up is sent to the Nigerian number. The amount displayed for each plan is the amount that arrives on the line after the operator's tax is applied.
After payment, the top-up is delivered to the number in minutes. You can top up again at any time, and the same number can be used for future top-ups. The plan list shows the data size and validity for each option, so you can choose based on how long the line needs to stay in credit.
Enter the Nigerian mobile number, choose a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number and the top-up is delivered in minutes. Prices start from $3.17.
Use the 10 digits after the country code 234 and drop the leading zero. For example, 0802 123 4567 becomes +234 802 123 4567. The operator is detected from the number.
Yes. You can top up a Nigerian number from the UK by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The plan is applied to the Nigerian line, and delivery normally takes minutes. Prices start from $3.17.
MTN Nigeria Data offers plans such as 1GB + 1.5mins valid for 1 day. The operator is detected from the number, so MTN plans appear when an MTN number is entered. The amount shown is what lands after the operator's tax.
Yes. Topping up the number from the UK keeps it in credit so it can receive bank OTPs and one-time codes. You can also top up a family member's number in Nigeria the same way.
Up to £5: MTN Data 7GB Data, 7 days ($6.52). Up to £10: 9Mobile Airtime top-up ($12.62). Up to £20: 9Mobile Airtime top-up ($24.56). Converted at 0.75 GBP per $1 on 2 November 2026.
Airtel Data at $7.35 for 30 days (10GB Monthly Plan), about 25¢ a day, as of 2 November 2026. MTN Data: about 63¢ a day.
9Mobile, at about ₦719 per $1 on 2 November 2026, against ₦599 per $1 for Airtel Data.
Nigeria (Lagos) is 1 hour ahead of London right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.
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.
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.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the UK and most other countries are accepted.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe with 3D Secure where your bank supports it, and Slashtel never sees or stores your full card details.
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.
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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