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Mobile Recharge · Zimbabwe

Recharge Zimbabwe
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2 Zimbabwe operators can be topped up here (Netone, Econet), with plans from $2.50 to $94.33. Netone gives the most credit per dollar today, about $0.55 per $1. The cheapest way to keep a number active is Econet at $94.33 for 90 days (25GB), about 105¢ a day. Prices checked 30 October 2026.

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How to recharge a Zimbabwean number

  1. Enter the number. Type the Zimbabwean mobile number with +263, for example +263 71 234 5678 (drop the leading 0). The operator is detected automatically.
  2. Pick a plan. Choose a top-up or bundle. The price shown includes the Slashtel service fee, with nothing added at checkout.
  3. Pay and send. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The credit is sent to the phone, usually within minutes, and you get an email confirmation.
Zimbabwe number format
Written locally071 234 5678Enter here+263 71 234 5678Digits after +2639

Drop the leading 0 when you add +263.

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

How to recharge a Zimbabwe number from abroad

  1. 1Enter the number. Type the Zimbabwe mobile number with the country code (+263). The operator is detected automatically; no account or app needed.
  2. 2Pick a plan. Choose airtime or a data or validity plan, from $2.50. What the number receives and the validity are shown before you pay.
  3. 3Pay by card. Pay from abroad 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.
Operators
2
Plans listed
14
Price range
$2.50 to $94.33
Most credit per $1
Netone, $0.55
Cheapest to keep active
Econet, about 105¢ a day
Validity range
7 to 90 days
Country code
+263
Local currency
USD

Operators compared

OperatorPlansFromCredit per $1 (best plan)Cheapest per day (28+ days)Validity
Netone6$2.50$0.55No long plansOperator default
Econet8$2.58$0.53105¢ (90-day plan)7 to 90 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.

Zimbabwe plans and prices

Econet recharge

PlanValidityOn the phoneYou pay
$1 rechargeOperator default$1$2.58
$3 rechargeOperator default$3$6.34
5GB7 days$5$10.07
10GB14 days$10$19.42
Private WiFi Bundle 14GB30 days$20$38.14
25GB30 days$25$47.52
45GB30 days$35$66.24
25GB90 days$50$94.33

Netone recharge

PlanYou pay
1 USD$2.50
2 USD$4.28
5 USD$9.69
10 USD$18.66
20 USD$36.60
$50 recharge$90.42

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.

Why recharge here

Built for life between two countries

Keep your Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwean carrier

Econet
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect
NetOne
Prepaid top-up · instant
Auto-detect

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

Useful Zimbabwe operator codes and rules

Econet

Check balance
Dial *125# from the Econet line to see the balance. Source: econet.co.zw
Lost SIM
Dial *111# and follow the prompts to enrol and swap the SIM without visiting a shop. Source: econet.co.zw

Checked against Econet's official site on 21 September 2026.

NetOne

Check balance
Dial *171# for the ZWG balance and *379# for the USD balance, or *123# for the self-service menu. Source: netone.co.zw
Customer care
Call 123 toll-free from the NetOne line, 24 hours a day, or WhatsApp +263 71 695 6243. Source: netone.co.zw

Checked against NetOne's official site on 21 September 2026.

Pay with a card from any country. Top up numbers in Zimbabwe 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 +263: how to call Zimbabwe and its number format.

Questions, answered

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

Econet at $94.33 for 90 days (25GB), about 105¢ a day, as of 30 October 2026. .

Which Zimbabwe operator gives the most credit per dollar?

Netone, at about $0.55 per $1 on 30 October 2026, against $0.53 per $1 for Econet.

How do I enter a Zimbabwean mobile number?

Enter it with the country code +263. A number written locally as 071 234 5678 becomes +263 71 234 5678, so drop the leading 0 after the country code. Zimbabwean mobile numbers have 9 digits after the country code. The example is a format guide, not a real number.

How do I recharge a Zimbabwean mobile number from abroad?

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 Zimbabwe.

Which Zimbabwe operators can I top up?

Econet and Netone. Plans and prices on this page are live from each operator.

How much does it cost to recharge a Zimbabwean number?

Plans currently start from $2.50 and go up to $94.33, including our service fee. The exact price is shown before you pay, with no extra charges at checkout.

Can I recharge a Zimbabwean number from the UK, UAE, USA or Canada?

Yes. From the UK, UAE, USA, Canada or anywhere else, enter the number with +263, 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 Zimbabwe number within minutes.

Can I recharge someone else's number in Zimbabwe?

Yes. Slashtel tops up any prepaid number in Zimbabwe, 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?

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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