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Mobile Recharge · UAE to Sri Lanka

Recharge Sri Lanka
from the UAE.

Recharging Sri Lanka from the UAE: plans start at about AED 9.33 ($2.54). Up to AED 50 gets Hutch HUTCH 2x - 100GB for 30 days. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Hutch, about 0.29 AED a day. Sri Lanka is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

✓ Delivered in seconds, or your money back. If the operator rejects it, you get a full refund.

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Sri Lanka number format
Written locally071 234 5678Enter here+94 71 234 5678Digits after +949

Drop the leading 0 when you add +94.

Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.

How to recharge a Sri Lanka number from the UAE

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Sri Lanka mobile number with the country code (+94). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $2.54. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from the UAE 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 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 in AED
about AED 9.33
Operators
3
Plans listed
24
Price range
$2.54 to $85.33
Cheapest to keep active
Hutch, about 8¢ a day
Validity range
1 to 365 days
Country code
+94
Local currency
LKR
Time difference
Sri Lanka (Colombo) is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai
Calling from the UAE
dial 00 94 then the number

What your AED buys from the UAE

You spend up toBest plan within budgetOperatorValidityPrice
AED 25Unlimited plan 4 MbpsMobitel1 days$6.17
AED 50HUTCH 2x - 100GBHutch30 days$12.58
AED 100HUTCH 2x - 200GBHutch30 days$23.28

Converted at 3.67 AED per $1, daily reference rate. Checkout shows the exact amount before you pay.

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Hutch8$2.588¢ (45-day plan)30 to 365 days
Dialog8$2.5419¢ (30-day plan)30 days
Mobitel8$2.61121¢ (30-day plan)1 to 30 days

Live prices checked 7 November 2026, including our service fee. Cost per day uses the cheapest plan lasting 28 days or more, useful for keeping a number active.

Sri Lanka plans and prices

Dialog recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
LKR 330 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 330$2.54AED 9.33
Anytime Data 4 GB30 daysLKR 385$2.86AED 10.50
Sri Lanka Dialog Axiata 500Operator defaultLKR 500$3.47AED 12.74
LKR 700 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 700$4.58AED 16.82
12 GB Anytime Plan30 daysLKR 915$5.76AED 21.15
LKR 1,500 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 1,500$8.99AED 33.02
40 GB Anytime Plan30 daysLKR 1,995$11.72AED 43.04
60 GB Anytime Plan30 daysLKR 2,495$14.46AED 53.10

Hutch recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
LKR 330 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 330$2.58AED 9.47
10 GB for 45 days45 daysLKR 490$3.50AED 12.85
LKR 665 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 665$4.48AED 16.45
LKR 890 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 890$5.76AED 21.15
LKR 1,500 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 1,500$9.18AED 33.71
HUTCH 2x - 100GB30 daysLKR 2,099$12.58AED 46.20
HUTCH 2x - 200GB30 daysLKR 3,999$23.28AED 85.50
ONELOEAD Unlimited365 daysLKR 14,999$85.33AED 313.37

Mobitel recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou payAbout, in AED
LKR 330 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 330$2.61AED 9.59
Unlimited plan 1 Mbps3 daysLKR 491$3.52AED 12.93
LKR 665 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 665$4.52AED 16.60
LKR 780 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 780$5.20AED 19.10
Unlimited plan 4 Mbps1 daysLKR 953$6.17AED 22.66
LKR 1,500 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 1,500$9.30AED 34.15
LKR 2,000 rechargeOperator defaultLKR 2,000$12.15AED 44.62
Unlimited plan 4 Mbps30 daysLKR 6,208$36.20AED 132.94

Live from the operators, updated 7 November 2026. Prices are in US dollars and include our service fee; nothing is added at checkout. Tap Choose on a plan, then enter the number above; the exact plans for that line show there.

Flying home to Sri Lanka from the UAE?

Most people who top up a number in Sri Lanka also visit. Data from the moment you land, and fares for the trip, from the same place.

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Why recharge here

Built for life between two countries

Keep your Sri Lankan number alive

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.

Send credit home in seconds

Parents' phone out of balance? Recharge it from here with your card and they get it before you've closed the tab.

One account, everything

Same Slashtel account as your travel eSIM. One WhatsApp support line for both. Data without borders, in both directions.

Supported operators

Every major Sri Lankan carrier

Dialog recharge
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Mobitel recharge
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
Hutch recharge
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

Enter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.

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.

Quick answer

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 $2.54, 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

How to recharge a Sri Lanka number from the UAE

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 $2.54.

The person receiving the top-up does not need an app or a code. The airtime or plan lands on the number you enter.

  1. Enter the Sri Lankan mobile number, for example 071 234 5678.
  2. Check that the operator shown matches the network your family uses.
  3. Choose a plan or airtime amount.
  4. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
  5. Tell your family the top-up has been sent so they can check their balance.

Popular plans and what they include

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.

Keeping a Sri Lanka number active while you live abroad

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.

Entering the number correctly

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.

Paying from the UAE and what it costs

You pay in the currency shown at checkout using a UAE card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Prices start from $2.54, 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.

Questions, answered

How can I recharge a Sri Lanka number from the UAE?

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 $2.54.

Can I do a Dialog recharge from the UAE?

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.

Can I do a Hutch recharge from the UAE?

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.

What is the format for a Sri Lankan mobile number?

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.

How much does a Sri Lankan mobile recharge cost from the UAE?

Top-ups start from $2.54. 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.

What can I get for AED 50 when recharging Sri Lanka from the UAE?

Up to AED 25: Mobitel Unlimited plan 4 Mbps, 1 days ($6.17). Up to AED 50: Hutch HUTCH 2x - 100GB, 30 days ($12.58). Up to AED 100: Hutch HUTCH 2x - 200GB, 30 days ($23.28). Converted at 3.67 AED per $1 on 7 November 2026.

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

Hutch at $3.50 for 45 days (10 GB for 45 days), about 8¢ a day, as of 7 November 2026. Dialog: about 19¢ a day. Mobitel: about 121¢ a day.

What is the time difference between the UAE and Sri Lanka?

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.

How do I enter a Sri Lankan mobile number?

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.

How do I recharge a Sri Lankan mobile number from the UAE?

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.

Can I pay with a card from the UAE?

Yes. Visa, Mastercard and other major debit and credit cards issued in the UAE and most other countries are accepted.

Can I recharge someone else's number in Sri Lanka?

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.

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 from the UAE?

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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