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Movistar recharge
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Movistar top-ups for Peru start at $3.82, with 7 plans up to $63.11 on this page. It gives the most credit per dollar of the 4 main Peru operators today. Prices checked 2 November 2026.

How to recharge Movistar from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Movistar Peru mobile number with the country code (+51). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $3.82. 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 Movistar number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Cheapest plan
$3.82
Plans listed
7
Credit per $1 (best plan)
S/ 1.58
Value rank in Peru
1 of 4 main operators
Country code
+51

Movistar plans and prices

Movistar recharge

PlanYou pay
PEN 5 recharge$3.82
PEN 10 recharge$6.94
PEN 19 recharge$13.18
PEN 30 recharge$19.41
PEN 50 recharge$31.89
PEN 75 recharge$47.50
PEN 100 recharge$63.11

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Movistar numbers in Peru 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 +51: how to call Peru and its number format.

Quick answer

You can top up a Movistar Peru number from abroad online in a few minutes: enter the 9 digit Peruvian mobile number, choose a recharge amount and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Recharges start at $3.82, and the operator is detected from the number, so you do not need to select Movistar yourself. Amounts from PEN 5 to PEN 100 are available.

Last checked: October 2026

How to top up a Movistar number from abroad

You top up a Movistar Peru number by entering the 9 digit mobile number, choosing a recharge amount and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so there is no network to pick. The whole process takes a few minutes and the credit goes straight to the phone in Peru.

This works from the UK and anywhere else. The person you are helping keeps their normal Movistar SIM and number, and you never need their bank details or a Peruvian card.

  1. Enter the Movistar mobile number, for example 912 345 678.
  2. Check that the detected operator shows Movistar.
  3. Choose a recharge amount from PEN 5 to PEN 100.
  4. Pay with your card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. Confirm the order and let your family member know it is on its way.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Movistar Peru recharges come in seven amounts: PEN 5, PEN 10, PEN 19, PEN 30, PEN 50, PEN 75 and PEN 100. Each one sends exactly that amount to the phone, and none of these plans is taxed, so the value you choose is the value that lands. Prices start at $3.82.

Pick the amount that matches how much your family member needs. A small recharge covers a few days of use, while a larger one keeps the line active for longer without you having to order again straight away.

These are top ups, not plans with minutes or data bundles attached. The credit is applied to the Movistar line and the person in Peru decides how to use it.

Entering the number correctly

Peruvian mobile numbers have 9 digits, and the example national format is 912 345 678. In international format it is +51 912 345 678. The country code for Peru is 51, and there is no leading zero to drop, so keep all 9 digits exactly as they appear on the phone.

Most mistakes come from adding or removing a digit, or from copying a number with spaces in the wrong place. Type the number once, then read it back against the phone in Peru before you pay.

If the detected operator is not Movistar, the number may belong to another network. Claro, Entel and Bitel also operate in Peru, and a number from one of those networks cannot be recharged as a Movistar line.

If a top-up does not go through

Most failed top ups come from a wrong digit, a number that is no longer active or a payment that the bank declined. Check the 9 digit number first, then try another payment method. If the order still does not complete, contact support with the number and the amount you tried to send.

A declined card is common when a bank blocks an unfamiliar international payment. Trying Apple Pay or Google Pay, or a different card, often resolves it without any other change.

Do not place a second order for the same number until you know the first one did not complete.

Paying safely

You pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the recharge goes straight to the Movistar number you entered. You do not share a bank password or a Peruvian card, and the operator is confirmed from the number before payment. Prices start at $3.82, shown before you confirm.

Use a card in your own name and keep the confirmation on your phone until your family member says the credit has arrived. That record makes any follow up with support much quicker.

Recharge amounts are listed in PEN because that is the currency the Movistar line uses. Your card is charged at checkout, and the amount you send to the phone is the amount shown on the plan.

Questions, answered

How can I top up Movistar Peru from abroad?

Enter the 9 digit Peruvian mobile number, choose a recharge amount from PEN 5 to PEN 100 and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so Movistar is confirmed automatically. The credit goes straight to the phone in Peru.

What is the format for a Movistar Peru number?

Peruvian mobile numbers have 9 digits. The national example is 912 345 678 and the international format is +51 912 345 678. The country code is 51 and there is no leading zero to drop, so enter all 9 digits as they appear.

How much does a Movistar Peru recharge cost?

Recharges start at $3.82. You can send PEN 5, PEN 10, PEN 19, PEN 30, PEN 50, PEN 75 or PEN 100 to the Movistar line. The amount you choose is the amount that lands on the phone.

Can I recharge a Movistar Peru number with Apple Pay?

Yes. You can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number before you confirm, so the recharge is applied to the Movistar line you entered.

What if my Movistar Peru top up does not arrive?

Check the 9 digit number first, then try another payment method, since a declined card is a common cause. If it still does not complete, contact support with the number and the amount.

How do I enter a Peruvian mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +51. A number written locally as 912 345 678 becomes +51 912 345 678. Peruvian mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Movistar 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 Peru.

How much does a Movistar recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $3.82 and go up to $63.11, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Movistar number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Movistar number in Peru, 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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