4 Zambia operators can be topped up here (Zamtel, Airtel, MTN, MTN Zambia Data), with plans from $2.71 to $51.24. Zamtel gives the most credit per dollar today, about ZMW 10.13 per $1. Prices checked 30 October 2026.
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Drop the leading 0 when you add +260.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamtel | 8 | $5.57 | ZMW 10.13 | No long plans | Operator default |
| Airtel | 8 | $5.74 | ZMW 9.76 | No long plans | Operator default |
| MTN | 5 | $2.71 | ZMW 9.66 | No long plans | Operator default |
| MTN Zambia Data | 6 | $3.00 | ZMW 8.67 | No long plans | 7 to 15 days |
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 | Validity | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB data | 7 days | ZMW 20.34 | $3.00 |
| 2500 MB data | 7 days | ZMW 40.52 | $5.29 |
| 6 GB data | 7 days | ZMW 81.21 | $9.90 |
| 10 GB data | 7 days | ZMW 121.72 | $14.46 |
| 12 GB data | 15 days | ZMW 162.24 | $19.07 |
| 25 GB data | 15 days | ZMW 324.48 | $37.41 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| ZMW 49.91 recharge | ZMW 49.91 | $5.74 |
| ZMW 100.01 recharge | ZMW 100.01 | $10.80 |
| ZMW 200.02 recharge | ZMW 200.02 | $20.92 |
| ZMW 249.94 recharge | ZMW 249.94 | $25.97 |
| ZMW 300.04 recharge | ZMW 300.04 | $31.03 |
| ZMW 349.95 recharge | ZMW 349.95 | $36.07 |
| ZMW 449.96 recharge | ZMW 449.96 | $46.16 |
| ZMW 500.06 recharge | ZMW 500.06 | $51.24 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| ZMW 20 recharge | ZMW 20 | $2.71 |
| ZMW 49.91 recharge | ZMW 49.91 | $5.68 |
| ZMW 100.01 recharge | ZMW 100.01 | $10.71 |
| ZMW 149.92 recharge | ZMW 149.92 | $15.70 |
| ZMW 200.02 recharge | ZMW 200.02 | $20.70 |
| Plan | On the phone | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| ZMW 49.91 recharge | ZMW 49.91 | $5.57 |
| ZMW 100.01 recharge | ZMW 100.01 | $10.42 |
| ZMW 200.02 recharge | ZMW 200.02 | $20.16 |
| ZMW 249.94 recharge | ZMW 249.94 | $25.02 |
| ZMW 300.04 recharge | ZMW 300.04 | $29.89 |
| ZMW 349.95 recharge | ZMW 349.95 | $34.74 |
| ZMW 449.96 recharge | ZMW 449.96 | $44.47 |
| ZMW 500.06 recharge | ZMW 500.06 | $49.36 |
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.
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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MTNAirtelZamtelEnter the number and we detect the operator automatically. Plans and amounts shown are live from the operator.
Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Zambia 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 +260: how to call Zambia and its number format.
Zamtel, at about ZMW 10.13 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against ZMW 8.67 per $1 for MTN Zambia Data.
Enter it with the country code +260. A number written locally as 095 5123456 becomes +260 95 5123456, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Zambian 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 Zambia.
MTN Zambia Data, Airtel, MTN and Zamtel. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.
Plans currently start from $2.71 and go up to $51.24, 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 +260, 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 Zambia number within minutes.
Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Zambia, 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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