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Expresso recharge
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Expresso top-ups for Senegal start at $5.53, with 6 plans up to $33.00 on this page. On credit per dollar it ranks 2 of the 3 main Senegal operators today. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

How to recharge Expresso from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Expresso Senegal mobile number with the country code (+221). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $5.53. 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 Expresso number within about a minute and you get a receipt by email. If the operator rejects it, you are refunded in full.
Cheapest plan
$5.53
Plans listed
6
Credit per $1 (best plan)
XOF 303
Value rank in Senegal
2 of 3 main operators
Country code
+221

Expresso plans and prices

Expresso recharge

PlanOn the phoneYou pay
F CFA 1,498 rechargeF CFA 1,498$5.53
F CFA 2,000 rechargeF CFA 2,000$7.15
F CFA 2,502 rechargeF CFA 2,502$8.78
F CFA 3,004 rechargeF CFA 3,004$10.40
F CFA 5,004 rechargeF CFA 5,004$16.85
F CFA 10,002 rechargeF CFA 10,002$33.00

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

Pay with a card from any country. Top up Expresso numbers in Senegal 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 +221: how to call Senegal and its number format.

Quick answer

You can top up an Expresso Senegal number from abroad online through Slashtel, with prices from $5.53. Enter the 9 digit Senegalese mobile number starting with 70, such as 70 123 45 67, and the operator is detected automatically. Choose a data bundle or a recharge amount, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Delivery goes straight to the phone.

Last checked: October 2026

How to top up an Expresso number from abroad

You top up an Expresso Senegal number from abroad by entering the 9 digit mobile number on Slashtel, choosing a data bundle or a recharge amount, and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, so you do not select Expresso yourself. The top-up is sent straight to the phone.

Expresso is one of the mobile operators in Senegal, alongside Orange and Free. If the number you enter belongs to Expresso, the order is routed to Expresso automatically. This works for family and friends anywhere in Senegal.

  1. Enter the Senegalese mobile number, for example 70 123 45 67.
  2. Check that the operator shown is Expresso.
  3. Pick a data bundle or a recharge amount.
  4. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. The top-up is sent straight to the number.

You do not need the recipient to do anything at their end. The order goes to the number you entered, not to a separate account.

The plans and what lands on the phone

Expresso Senegal offers five data bundles and six recharge amounts on this page. Data bundles run for 7 or 30 days depending on size. Recharge amounts have no fixed validity shown. Every plan is listed without tax added, so the amount shown is the amount that lands on the phone.

The data bundles are 2 GB for 7 days, then 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB and 50 GB, all for 30 days. The 2 GB bundle is the short one, useful when someone needs data for a week. The larger bundles suit a month of use.

The recharge amounts are F CFA 1,498, F CFA 2,000, F CFA 2,502, F CFA 3,004, F CFA 5,004 and F CFA 10,002. These are airtime recharges, so the person can use the balance as they choose.

No plan here is taxed, so there is no deduction to explain. What you see is what arrives.

Entering the number correctly

Senegalese mobile numbers have 9 digits and the country code is 221. A national number looks like 70 123 45 67 and the international form is +221 70 123 45 67. Expresso numbers on this page start with 70. Enter the number in the field and let Slashtel detect the operator from it.

The example number shows the shape you need. There is no leading zero to drop when you add the country code, so the national and international forms carry the same 9 digits after 221.

Double check the digits before you pay. A single wrong digit sends the top-up to a different phone, and that phone may belong to someone else. Ask the recipient to confirm their number if you are unsure.

If a top-up does not go through

Most failed top-ups come from a wrong digit, a number that is not on Expresso, or a payment that was not completed. Check the number first, then check the operator shown on screen. If the payment went through but the balance did not arrive, contact support with the order details and the number you used.

Start with the number itself. Compare it against what the recipient tells you, digit by digit. If the operator detected is Orange or Free rather than Expresso, the number does not belong to Expresso and a different route applies.

If the payment step failed, no top-up was sent. Try again with the same number and plan, or use another payment method. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay are all accepted.

The checked date for the plans on this page is 2026-10-29. If a plan is not available when you order, the screen will show what can be sent at that moment.

Paying safely

Slashtel takes payment by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the top-up goes straight to the Expresso number. You pay in the checkout flow and the order is processed against the number you entered. Keep your order confirmation so you have the details if you need to ask about the top-up later.

Prices start from $5.53. The amount you pay is shown before you confirm, so you know the cost before any payment is taken.

Only enter a number you know. Sending a top-up is like sending cash to a phone, and the balance or data lands on the number, not on your account. Check the number and the plan on the confirmation screen before you pay.

Keep the confirmation in your email or messages. It carries the number, the plan and the payment reference, which is what support needs if anything needs checking.

Questions, answered

How can I top up Expresso Senegal from abroad?

Use Slashtel to send a top-up to the Expresso number. Enter the 9 digit Senegalese mobile number, choose a data bundle or a recharge amount, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number and the top-up is sent straight to the phone.

What is the Expresso Senegal number format?

Senegalese mobile numbers have 9 digits and the country code is 221. A national number looks like 70 123 45 67 and the international form is +221 70 123 45 67. Expresso numbers on this page start with 70, and there is no leading zero to drop.

What Expresso Senegal plans can I send?

You can send five data bundles: 2 GB for 7 days, and 5 GB, 10 GB, 20 GB and 50 GB for 30 days. You can also send recharge amounts from F CFA 1,498 to F CFA 10,002. Prices on Slashtel start from $5.53.

How much does an Expresso Senegal top up cost?

Prices start from $5.53 on Slashtel. The exact amount depends on the data bundle or recharge amount you choose. The price is shown before you confirm the order, and you pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.

What happens if my Expresso top up does not arrive?

Check the number digit by digit and confirm the operator shown is Expresso. If the payment did not complete, no top-up was sent. If payment went through but nothing arrived, contact support with your order details and the number you used.

How do I enter a Senegalese mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +221. A number written locally as 70 123 45 67 becomes +221 70 123 45 67. Senegalese mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge an Expresso 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 Senegal.

How much does an Expresso recharge cost?

Plans currently start from $5.53 and go up to $33.00, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge someone else's Expresso number?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Expresso number in Senegal, 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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