Recharging Sri Lanka from the UAE: plans start at about AED 9.70 ($2.64). Up to AED 50 gets Dialog Airtime top-up. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Mobitel, about 4.47 AED a day. Sri Lanka is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE. Prices checked 2 November 2026.
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| You spend up to | Best plan within budget | Operator | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AED 25 | Unlimited plan 4 Mbps | Mobitel | 1 days | $6.23 |
| AED 50 | Airtime top-up | Dialog | Operator default | $13.01 |
| AED 100 | Airtime top-up | Dialog | Operator default | $25.32 |
Converted at 3.67 AED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialog | 7 | $5.64 | Rs 176 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Hutch | 4 | $5.64 | Rs 171 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Mobitel | 8 | $2.64 | Rs 170 | 122¢ (30-day plan) | 1 to 30 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 | On the phone | You pay | About, in AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 876 | $5.64 | AED 20.71 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 1,314 | $8.10 | AED 29.75 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 2,189 | $13.01 | AED 47.78 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 4,379 | $25.32 | AED 92.99 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 6,568 | $37.62 | AED 138.17 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 8,757 | $49.93 | AED 183.38 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 13,136 | $74.53 | AED 273.73 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay | About, in AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 864 | $5.64 | AED 20.71 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 1,296 | $8.10 | AED 29.75 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 2,160 | $13.01 | AED 47.78 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ LKR 4,321 | $25.32 | AED 92.99 |
| Plan | Validity | On the phone | You pay | About, in AED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LKR 330 recharge | Operator default | LKR 330 | $2.64 | AED 9.70 |
| Unlimited plan 1 Mbps | 3 days | LKR 491 | $3.57 | AED 13.11 |
| LKR 665 recharge | Operator default | LKR 665 | $4.55 | AED 16.71 |
| LKR 780 recharge | Operator default | LKR 780 | $5.21 | AED 19.13 |
| Unlimited plan 4 Mbps | 1 days | LKR 953 | $6.23 | AED 22.88 |
| LKR 1,500 recharge | Operator default | LKR 1,500 | $9.38 | AED 34.45 |
| LKR 2,000 recharge | Operator default | LKR 2,000 | $12.25 | AED 44.99 |
| Unlimited plan 4 Mbps | 30 days | LKR 6,208 | $36.54 | AED 134.20 |
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.
Bank OTPs, banking apps and ID verification all need your home SIM active. A small recharge every validity cycle keeps it working while you're abroad.
Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.
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Balance codes, customer care numbers and how long each Sri Lanka number stays active are on the Sri Lanka recharge page and each operator page (Dialog, Mobitel, Hutch, Airtel).
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Sri Lanka 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 +94: how to call Sri Lanka and its number format.
You can recharge a Sri Lanka number from the UAE by entering the mobile number, choosing one of 15 plans and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Top-ups start from $2.64, and Dialog, Hutch and Mobitel numbers are all supported. A Dialog top-up of 2189 LKR lands straight on the number you enter.
Last checked: October 2026
Recharging takes a few minutes. Enter the Sri Lankan mobile number, pick a plan for Dialog, Hutch or Mobitel, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number itself, so you do not choose a network. Top-ups start from $2.64.
The person receiving the top-up does not need an app or a code. The airtime or plan lands on the number you enter.
Mobitel offers the widest choice here, from small airtime recharges to unlimited data plans. Dialog and Hutch appear as airtime top-ups. Amounts range from 330 LKR up to 6208 LKR, so there is something for a quick credit boost or a full month of data.
Small Mobitel recharges include 330 LKR, 665 LKR, 780 LKR, 1,500 LKR and 2,000 LKR. These suit a short call or a top-up before a payday. Mobitel unlimited plans include a 1 Mbps plan for 3 days at 491 LKR, a 4 Mbps plan for 1 day at 953 LKR and a 4 Mbps plan for 30 days at 6208 LKR.
Dialog airtime top-ups come in at 2189 LKR and 4379 LKR. Hutch airtime top-ups come in at 2160 LKR and 4321 LKR. Where a plan is taxed, the amount shown is what lands on the number after the operator's tax, so your family receives the figure you see.
All 15 plans are listed on the page, and prices change with the exchange rate. Check the live price before you pay.
A Sri Lankan number stays useful when you live in the UAE. It keeps the family line open for calls and messages, holds the mobile banking and verification codes tied to it, and lets relatives reach your parents without international dialling. A small top-up keeps the line in use.
Many families keep one Sri Lankan number for the household and top it up from abroad. If the number has been idle, a recharge gets credit back on it and lets the phone work again for calls and data.
For parents who use data more than calls, a Mobitel unlimited plan is a simple way to cover a few days or a full month. For a number that mostly receives calls, a smaller airtime recharge is often enough.
Sri Lankan mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The national format starts with a zero, such as 071 234 5678. In international format you drop that zero and write +94 71 234 5678. Entering the number with the zero in the wrong place is the most common reason a top-up fails.
Use the national number as your family writes it, and let the service convert it. If you prefer international format, the country code is 94 and the leading zero is removed.
Double check the digits before paying. A top-up sent to a wrong number cannot be pulled back, so read the number back to your family first.
You pay in the currency shown at checkout using a UAE card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Prices start from $2.64, and the amount that lands on the Sri Lankan number is shown in LKR before you confirm. Exchange rates move, so the live price is the one to check.
Slashtel sends the top-up straight to the number, so there is no voucher and nothing for your family to redeem. The operator is detected from the number, which keeps the steps short.
If a payment does not go through, check the card details and try again. Do not send the same top-up twice in a hurry, because a second successful payment reaches the number as well.
Enter the Sri Lankan mobile number, choose a plan for Dialog, Hutch or Mobitel, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number, and the top-up lands on the phone. Top-ups start from $2.64.
Yes. Dialog airtime top-ups are available, including 2189 LKR and 4379 LKR. Enter the Dialog number, confirm the operator shown, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Yes. Hutch airtime top-ups include 2160 LKR and 4321 LKR. Enter the Hutch number, check that the operator is detected correctly, then pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
A Sri Lankan mobile number has 9 digits after the country code 94. The national format looks like 071 234 5678. In international format you drop the leading zero and write +94 71 234 5678.
Top-ups start from $2.64. The price depends on the plan and the exchange rate at the time. The LKR amount that lands on the number is shown before you confirm payment.
Up to AED 25: Mobitel Unlimited plan 4 Mbps, 1 days ($6.23). Up to AED 50: Dialog Airtime top-up ($13.01). Up to AED 100: Dialog Airtime top-up ($25.32). Converted at 3.67 AED per $1 on 2 November 2026.
Mobitel at $36.54 for 30 days (Unlimited plan 4 Mbps), about 122¢ a day, as of 2 November 2026. .
Dialog, at about Rs 176 per $1 on 2 November 2026, against Rs 170 per $1 for Mobitel.
Sri Lanka (Colombo) is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai right now. Recharges are delivered around the clock, so the time of day does not matter.
Enter it with the country code +94. A number written locally as 071 234 5678 becomes +94 71 234 5678, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Sri Lankan mobile numbers have 9 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 Sri Lanka.
Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the UAE and most other countries are accepted.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Sri Lanka, 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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