Lycamobile top-ups for United States start at $8.59, with 8 plans up to $166.16 on this page. The cheapest way to keep a Lycamobile number active is $21.72 for 30 days ($15 international Plan), about 72¢ a day. On credit per dollar it ranks 2 of the 9 main United States operators today. Prices checked 7 November 2026.
| Plan | Validity | You pay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB Data Add-On | Operator default | $8.59 | |
| $10 recharge | Operator default | $15.15 | |
| $15 international Plan | 30 days | $21.72 | |
| $23 Unlimited Int. Plan | 30 days | $32.23 | |
| $33 High Data Plan | 30 days | $45.35 | |
| $49 High Data Plan | 30 days | $66.36 | |
| $80 recharge | Operator default | $107.05 | |
| $125 recharge | Operator default | $166.16 |
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You can top up a Lycamobile number in the United States from abroad by entering the 10 digit number and paying by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, with the refill delivered in minutes from $8.59. The number is detected automatically, and the credit or plan lands on the existing prepaid line, so the phone keeps working while you are overseas.
Last checked: September 2026
A Lycamobile USA refill can be sent from anywhere in the world. You enter the 10 digit US number, choose a credit amount or a plan, pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the top-up is delivered to the line in minutes. The number is detected automatically, so no network selection is needed.
Lycamobile runs on a prepaid model in the United States, so the line only keeps working while there is credit or an active plan on it. That is why a refill from abroad is useful: it keeps a family member's phone, or your own US number, alive while you are travelling.
You do not need the SIM in your hand, an account password or a call to customer service. The refill goes straight to the number.
Lycamobile USA offers both plain credit and monthly plans. Credit refills of 10, 80 and 125 USD carry no fixed validity, while the 15, 23, 33 and 49 USD plans run for 30 days. A 500 MB data add-on is also available. The amount shown is what lands on the line, as these items are not taxed.
Plain credit is the flexible option. It sits on the account and is drawn down as the line is used, which suits a number that only needs the occasional call or text.
The monthly plans bundle talk, text and data for 30 days, which suits a line in regular use. The 15 USD international plan, the 23 USD unlimited international plan, and the 33 and 49 USD high data plans all renew on that 30 day cycle.
The 500 MB data add-on tops up data on its own, without changing the plan. Because none of these items carry tax, the figure you see at checkout is the figure that reaches the phone.
US numbers have 10 digits and the country code is 1. You can type the number as (201) 555-0123 or as +1 201 555 0123. There is no leading zero to drop, as there would be in some other countries. The operator is identified from the number itself.
Most failed refills come down to a mistyped digit. Read the number back before paying, particularly if you are copying it from a message.
If you are sending to a number saved in your contacts, check that the saved entry is the US mobile number and not a landline or an old line.
A refill can fail if a digit is wrong, if the number is not an active Lycamobile prepaid line, or if the payment is declined by the bank. Check the number first, then the payment method. If the payment went through but nothing arrived, the line may have been inactive for too long.
Refills are for existing prepaid lines. A number that has been closed or moved to a contract account cannot be topped up this way.
If your bank blocks the payment, try another card or a wallet. Cross-border card payments are sometimes flagged by fraud checks, and a second attempt or a different method usually clears it.
Payment is by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and the refill is delivered to the number in minutes. No account is needed on the recipient's side, and no personal details about the person using the line are required beyond the phone number itself.
Keep the confirmation you receive after paying. It shows the number, the amount and the time of the transaction, which is what you need if you have to follow up.
Only the phone number is needed to send a refill. You do not need the SIM, a password or access to the handset.
Enter the 10 digit US number, choose a credit amount or a 30 day plan, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The operator is detected from the number and the refill lands on the prepaid line in minutes. Prices start at $8.59.
The country code for the United States is 1 and Lycamobile numbers have 10 digits. You can enter the number as (201) 555-0123 or as +1 201 555 0123. There is no leading zero to remove.
Credit refills of 10, 80 and 125 USD are available, along with 30 day plans at 15, 23, 33 and 49 USD and a 500 MB data add-on. The amount shown is what lands on the line, as these items are not taxed.
No. A Lycamobile refill adds credit or a plan to an existing prepaid line. Numbers on postpaid or contract accounts cannot be topped up this way, and a number that has been closed cannot receive a refill either.
A refill is delivered to the number in minutes after payment is confirmed. If nothing arrives, check that the number was entered correctly and that the payment was not declined, then try again with another card or wallet.
Right now it is $21.72 for 30 days ($15 international Plan), about 72¢ a day, as of 7 November 2026. Longer plans cost less per day, so they suit a number you mainly keep for bank OTPs.
Enter it with the country code +1. A number written locally as (201) 555-0123 becomes +1 201 555 0123. US mobile numbers have 10 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 United States.
Plans currently start from $8.59 and go up to $166.16, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid Lycamobile number in United States, 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.