How to Send Phone Credit to Africa from the US
Africa is home to the fastest-growing mobile market in the world. With over 600 million mobile subscribers, airtime is more than just phone credit — it's how families stay connected, how businesses operate, and how millions access mobile money services.
If you have family in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, or any of the 43+ African countries Wyra covers, you can send phone credit directly from your phone in the US in under 2 minutes.
Which African countries and carriers does Wyra support?
Wyra covers 43 African countries with hundreds of carriers, including:
- Nigeria — MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile
- Ghana — MTN, Vodafone, AirtelTigo
- Kenya — Safaricom (M-Pesa), Airtel
- Ethiopia — Ethio Telecom
- South Africa — Vodacom, MTN, Cell C
- Tanzania — Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo
- Senegal — Orange, Free, Expresso
- Cameroon — MTN, Orange
- Egypt — Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat
And many more across West, East, Central, and Southern Africa.
Why sending airtime to Africa matters
For many African families, receiving a top-up from abroad is more practical than other ways of supporting family abroad. The credit arrives instantly, goes directly to the person who needs it, and can be used immediately for calls, data, or mobile money transactions.
How to send credit with Wyra
The process is the same regardless of which African country you're sending to:
- Open Wyra and select the country from the dropdown (144+ countries available)
- Enter the phone number — Wyra automatically detects the carrier
- Choose the amount in USD — the recipient gets the local equivalent
- Pay with your card — Visa, Mastercard, or Amex via Stripe
- Done — your family receives the credit in seconds
How much does it cost?
Wyra charges a flat 12% service fee (minimum $0.99). No hidden charges, no exchange rate markups on the fee itself. You see the exact total before you pay.
For example, if you send $10 of airtime to an MTN number in Nigeria, you pay $11.20 total ($10 + $1.20 fee). Your family receives the full $10 equivalent in Naira on their phone.
Tips for sending to Africa
- Verify the number is prepaid and active — top-ups only work on prepaid lines
- Double-check the country code — Nigeria is +234, Ghana is +233, Kenya is +254
- Start with a small amount to test — you can always send more
- Save frequently used numbers as beneficiaries in Wyra for faster future top-ups