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Zong recharge
from anywhere.

Zong top-ups for Pakistan start at $2.53, with 8 plans up to $48.21 on this page. The cheapest way to keep a Zong number active is $3.80 for 30 days (Monthly Call), about 13¢ a day. Prices checked 2 November 2026.

How to recharge Zong from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Zong Pakistan mobile number with the country code (+92). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $2.53. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from abroad 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 Zong 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 plan
$2.53
Plans listed
8
Lowest cost per day (28+ days)
about 13¢ (30-day plan)
Validity
7 to 30 days
Country code
+92

Zong plans and prices

Zong recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
PKR 230 rechargeOperator defaultPKR 204after operator tax (PKR 230 before tax)$2.53
PKR 300 rechargeOperator defaultPKR 266after operator tax (PKR 300 before tax)$3.08
Monthly Call30 daysPKR 450$3.80
Area Play Extreme7 daysPKR 520$4.83
Monthly Social30 daysPKR 700$6.26
PKR 1,000 rechargeOperator defaultPKR 888after operator tax (PKR 1,000 before tax)$8.62
Monthly Pro Max30 daysPKR 2,800$22.89
My5 Family Sharing (5 User)30 daysPKR 6,000$48.21

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Zong numbers in Pakistan with a Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay or Google Pay issued anywhere (debit or credit; prepaid and gift cards are not accepted). JazzCash and Easypaisa need a Pakistani number and account.

Country code +92: how to call Pakistan and its number format.

Quick answer

You can top up a Zong Pakistan number from abroad online in a few minutes. Enter the Pakistani mobile number, choose a Zong plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Top ups start from $2.53, and the operator is detected from the number itself. Zong is one of four main Pakistani networks, alongside Jazz, Telenor and Ufone.

Last checked: October 2026

How to top up a Zong number from abroad

Sending a Zong top up from abroad takes a few minutes. You enter the Pakistani mobile number, pick a Zong plan, pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the recharge goes straight to that number. The operator is detected from the number, so you do not need to choose Zong manually. Prices start from $2.53.

Zong is one of the main mobile networks in Pakistan, along with Jazz, Telenor and Ufone. If you are sending money to family back home, a top up keeps their phone working without them needing a bank card or an app of their own.

  1. Enter the Zong number you want to recharge. Use the international format: +92 301 2345678.
  2. Check that the number shown is correct. The operator is detected from the number, so a Zong number will show Zong plans.
  3. Choose the plan you want to send, from a small recharge to a monthly bundle.
  4. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. The top up is sent straight to the number. Tell your family member it is on its way so they can check their balance.

You do not need an account with Zong and you do not need to know any USSD codes. The person receiving the top up does not need to do anything.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Zong plans on this page range from small recharges to monthly bundles. Some are taxed, which means the amount shown as received is what lands on the phone after the operator's tax. Others are not taxed, so the full amount reaches the number. Validity runs from 7 days to 30 days depending on the plan.

The small recharges are PKR 230, PKR 300 and PKR 1,000. These are taxed, so the amount that lands is lower than the face value: 204.45, 266.67 and 888.9 respectively. The figure shown is what the phone receives after the operator's tax, not the amount you pay.

The bundles are not taxed. Monthly Call gives 450 with 30 days validity. Area Play Extreme gives 520 with 7 days validity. Monthly Social gives 700 with 30 days validity. Monthly Pro Max gives 2800 with 30 days validity. My5 Family Sharing (5 User) gives 6000 with 30 days validity and covers five users.

Pick the plan that matches how your family member uses the phone. A short bundle suits someone who needs data or calls for a week. A monthly bundle suits regular use. For a household, the family sharing plan covers several numbers at once.

Entering the number correctly

Pakistani mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The national format starts with a zero, as in 0301 2345678. For an international top up, drop the zero and use +92 followed by the remaining digits, as in +92 301 2345678. Getting this right means the top up reaches the right phone.

The country code for Pakistan is 92. The zero at the start of the national number is only used inside Pakistan, so it is dropped when you send from abroad.

If you are unsure of the number, ask your family member to read it back to you digit by digit. A single wrong digit can send the top up to someone else, and a top up cannot be pulled back once it has landed on a number.

If a top-up does not go through

Most top ups go through without a problem. If one does not, the usual causes are a mistyped number, a payment that was declined by the bank, or a temporary issue on the network side. Check the number first, then the payment, then try again.

If the payment was declined, contact your bank. Card issuers sometimes block payments to overseas merchants until you confirm the transaction. Apple Pay and Google Pay can also fail if the card behind them has expired.

If the number was wrong, the top up may have gone to another phone. Check the number carefully before you pay.

If everything looks correct and the top up still has not arrived, wait a little and ask your family member to check their balance again. Network systems sometimes take time to show a recharge.

Paying safely

Payments are made by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You do not share your bank details with the person receiving the top up, and they do not need to share anything with you beyond the phone number. The operator is detected from the number, so you always see the right network before you pay.

Paying by card or wallet means the transaction is handled by your provider, with the usual protections that come with it. Keep your payment confirmation until your family member confirms the top up has arrived.

Only send top ups to numbers you know. If someone you do not know asks you to send a top up, treat it with caution. A top up is a direct transfer of value to a phone number and it cannot be recalled once it has been delivered.

The price shown on the page starts from $2.53. The exact amount you pay depends on the plan you choose.

Useful Zong codes and rules

Check balance
Dial *222# or call 310 from the Zong prepaid number. Source: zong.com.pk
Customer care
Call 310 from the Zong number, 24/7 (Rs 2 plus tax per call connected to an agent), or the UAN (051) 111-222-111 from any phone. Source: zong.com.pk

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

Questions, answered

How can I top up Zong Pakistan from abroad?

Enter the Zong number in international format, choose a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so Zong plans appear automatically. The top up goes straight to the phone and the person receiving it does not need to do anything.

What number format do I use for Zong recharge from abroad?

Use +92 followed by the number without the leading zero. A national number such as 0301 2345678 becomes +92 301 2345678. Pakistan has 10 digits after the country code. Check the number carefully before paying, because a top up cannot be recalled once it lands.

How much does a Zong top up cost?

Top ups start from $2.53. The amount you pay depends on the plan you choose, from small recharges to monthly bundles and a family sharing plan. The amount that lands on the phone is shown for each plan before you pay.

Why is the amount received lower than the recharge value?

Some Zong recharges are taxed. For those plans, the amount shown as received is what lands on the phone after the operator's tax. For example, a PKR 230 recharge delivers 204.45. Bundles such as Monthly Call and Monthly Social are not taxed, so the full amount reaches the number.

What if my Zong top up does not arrive?

Check that the number was entered correctly and that your payment was not declined by your bank. Card issuers sometimes block overseas payments until you confirm them.

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

Right now it is $3.80 for 30 days (Monthly Call), about 13¢ a day, as of 2 November 2026. Longer plans cost less per day, so they suit a number you mainly keep for bank OTPs.

How do I check my Zong balance?

Dial *222# or call 310 from the Zong prepaid number.

What is the Zong helpline number?

Call 310 from the Zong number, 24/7 (Rs 2 plus tax per call connected to an agent), or the UAN (051) 111-222-111 from any phone.

How do I enter a Pakistani mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +92. A number written locally as 0301 2345678 becomes +92 301 2345678, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Pakistani mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Zong 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 Pakistan.

How much does a Zong recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $2.53 and go up to $48.21, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Zong number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Zong number in Pakistan, 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. 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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