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Instant Vodacom recharge to South Africa


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

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How to top up Vodacom 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 Vodacom.

  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.Vodacom 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 Vodacom mobile recharge to South Africa

Pay for your Vodacom 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 Vodacom 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.

Vodacom top up to South Africa with the WorldRemit app

Sending airtime to Vodacom 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

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

Vodacom 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 Vodacom recharge to South Africa, please contact us.

Receivers should be able to use their Vodacom 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 Vodacom recharge to South Africa, please contact us.

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