Questions, answered
What is the cheapest way to keep a Filipino number active from abroad?
Dito at $3.52 for 30 days (DITO Level Up 99), about 12¢ a day, as of 7 November 2026. Globe Data: about 100¢ a day.
Which Philippines operator gives the most credit per dollar?
Dito, Smart Bro, Smart, TNT, at about ₱34 per $1 on 7 November 2026, against ₱30 per $1 for TNT Data.
How do I enter a Filipino mobile number?
Enter it with the country code +63. A number written locally as 0905 123 4567 becomes +63 905 123 4567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Filipino mobile numbers have 10 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.
How do I recharge a Filipino mobile 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 Philippines.
Which Philippines operators can I top up?
Smart Data, Smart Bro Data, TNT Data, Dito, Globe Data, Smart Bro, Smart and TNT. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.
How much does it cost to recharge a Filipino number?
Plans currently start from $2.84 and go up to $38.88, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Can I recharge a Filipino number from the UK, UAE, USA or Canada?
Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +63, pick a plan and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You see the full price before paying, and the credit usually reaches the Philippines number within minutes.
Can I recharge someone else's number in Philippines?
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Philippines, 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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