Country Guide · Ethiopia · Updated October 2026
Send airtime and data to Ethiopia in under a minute — top up Ethio Telecom and Safaricom Ethiopia numbers from anywhere in the world.
Step 1: Choose a provider
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Step 2: Enter the number
Type the recipient’s number in international format: +251 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). Example: +251 911 234 567.
Step 3: Pick an amount
- Airtime: small amounts — good for calls and SMS
- Data bundles: better value for WhatsApp and browsing
- Both providers show the exact local-currency value before you pay
Step 4: Pay and confirm
Pay by card or PayPal. Delivery is typically instant — your recipient gets an SMS confirmation within seconds.
Tips
- Mobile money is separate: telebirr (Ethio Telecom) and M-PESA (Safaricom) wallets are not topped up by airtime — send airtime/data here, use a transfer service for wallet funds
- Safaricom Ethiopia is the newest network (launched 2022) — coverage is still expanding outside big cities, so confirm the recipient’s network
- Double-check the number — top-ups can’t be reversed once delivered
Need minutes, data or a travel eSIM for your own trip too? See our Top-Up & eSIM guide.
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