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Instant Cell C recharge to South Africa


Instantly recharge Cell C prepaid phones in South Africa with WorldRemit and keep your loved ones’ phones all topped up.

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How to top up Cell C mobile phones in South Africa

  1. 1.Create an account

    Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use the app or the website to register.

  2. 2.Start using our airtime services

    Select South Africa, choose airtime top up as a payout method and select Cell C.

  3. 3.Enter your receiver's details

    Enter and confirm your recipient's mobile number. You can also directly import phone contacts.

  4. 4.Select recharge amount

    Pick a top up amount from the options you'll be presented with.

  5. 5.Pay for your recharge

    You can pay for your recharge by bank transfer or by using a debit/credit card.

  6. 6. Cell C top up to South Africa sent.

    You'll receive confirmation that your top up has been sent. The recharge will appear on your recipient's phone within minutes.

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How to pay for your Cell C mobile recharge to South Africa

Pay for your Cell C top up in various ways depending on your country of residence. Pay via bank transfer or with a debit/credit card.

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How can Cell C airtime be used in South Africa


The talk time and data allowance can be used by your recipient to make calls, send texts and access their online services. Airtime cannot be used to purchase items, pay bills or be transferred to other mobiles.

Why use WorldRemit airtime top up services?

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We're fast

Your airtime top up to South Africa will arrive on your loved one’s phone in minutes, if not instantly.

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We're secure

You can always be sure your money and data are very safe with us.

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We're there for you

We offer around the clock customer support. Our multilingual customer care team is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year to help with your questions.

Cell C top up to South Africa with the WorldRemit app

Sending airtime to Cell C phones in South Africa is fast, easy and secure with the WorldRemit app. And with the quick resend feature, you can send airtime to your favourite receivers in just a few taps.

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FAQs

Cell C is a well-known mobile phone network in South Africa. You can top up Cell C mobiles in South Africa using airtime services such as WorldRemit.

Cell C top ups to South Africa are usually added instantly, or within a few minutes. If there's a delay, this may be due to outages, or delays with the local mobile network. If you do have any issues whilst sending a Cell C recharge to South Africa, please contact us.

Receivers should be able to use their Cell C credit as soon as they receive it. If there's a delay, this may be due to outages, or delays with the local mobile network. If you do have any issues whilst sending a Cell C recharge to South Africa, please contact us.

Dial 135 to check your balance or go to Invoices on the Cell C app or website.

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