3 Tanzania operators can be topped up here (Airtel, Vodacom, Halotel), with plans from $5.45 to $119.67. Airtel gives the most credit per dollar today, about TZS 1,308 per $1. Prices checked 30 October 2026.
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Drop the leading 0 when you add +255.
Example format only, not a real number. Source: Google libphonenumber data.
| Operator | Plans | From | Credit per $1 (best plan) | Cheapest per day (28+ days) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtel | 8 | $5.45 | TZS 1,308 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Vodacom | 8 | $5.45 | TZS 1,248 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Halotel | 7 | $5.45 | TZS 1,126 | No long plans | Operator default |
Live prices checked 30 October 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 6,260 | $5.45 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 9,390 | $7.83 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 15,649 | $12.59 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 31,298 | $24.49 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 46,948 | $36.39 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 62,597 | $48.29 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 93,895 | $72.08 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 156,492 | $119.67 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 5,410 | $5.45 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 8,115 | $7.83 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 13,525 | $12.59 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 27,049 | $24.49 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 40,574 | $36.39 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 54,099 | $48.29 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 81,148 | $72.08 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 5,974 | $5.45 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 8,961 | $7.83 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 14,936 | $12.59 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 29,871 | $24.49 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 44,807 | $36.39 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 59,742 | $48.29 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 89,614 | $72.08 |
| Airtime top-up | ≈ TZS 149,356 | $119.67 |
Live from the operators, updated 30 October 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.
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Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Tanzania 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 +255: how to call Tanzania and its number format.
Airtel, at about TZS 1,308 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against TZS 1,126 per $1 for Halotel.
Enter it with the country code +255. A number written locally as 0621 234 567 becomes +255 621 234 567, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Tanzanian 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 Tanzania.
Airtel, Halotel and Vodacom. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.
Plans currently start from $5.45 and go up to $119.67, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +255, 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 Tanzania number within minutes.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Tanzania, 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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