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Instant Zamtel recharge to Zambia


Instantly recharge Zamtel prepaid phones in Zambia with WorldRemit and keep your loved ones’ phones all topped up.

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How to top up Zamtel mobile phones in Zambia

  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 Zambia, choose airtime top up as a payout method and select Zamtel.

  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.Zamtel top up to Zambia 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 Zamtel mobile recharge to Zambia

Pay for your Zamtel 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 Zamtel airtime be used in Zambia


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 Zambia 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.

Zamtel top up to Zambia with the WorldRemit app

Sending airtime to Zamtel phones in Zambia 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

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

Zamtel top ups to Zambia 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 Zamtel recharge to Zambia, please contact us.

Receivers should be able to use their Zamtel 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 Zamtel recharge to Zambia, please contact us.

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