Using Bitcoin to top up your phone is easy and secure. In this article we explain how to recharge any prepaid phone with Bitcoin, Litecoin or Altcoins in Ghana.
Available operators
For almost all Ghana mobile operators it is possible to top up mobile credit with Bitcoin. These include: AirtelTigo (Tigo Ghana, Airtel Ghana), MTN Ghana, Vodafone Ghana (Ghana Telecom, OneTouch), Expresso Telecom (Sudatel, Kasapa), Globacom (Glo Mobile), with the exception of Thuraya that is not supported.
Facts about mobile top ups
Mobile top ups can be purchased for airtime, data traffic and for specific operator bundles.
Mobile top ups are only available for mobile prepaid customers. This means that if you have a postpaid subscription the top up will not work.
Operator packages are designed to suit all pockets and needs. Here you can find for each operator offer the minimum and maximum package.
- Airtel Tigo: Min 1 GHS and Max 40 GHS
- Expresso Ghana: Min 5 GHS and Max 20 GHS
- Glo Ghana: Min 1 GHS and Max 40 GHS
- Glo Ghana Internet: Min 1 GHS and Max 300 GHS
- MTN Ghana: Min 1 GHS and Max 200 GHS
- MTN Ghana Bundles: Min 5 GHS and Max 150 GHS
- MTN Ghana Internet: Min 1 GHS and Max 399 GHS
- Vodafone: Min 1 GHS and Max 40 GHS
How does it work
Time needed: 5 minutes.
Topping up mobile credit with Bitcoin or other crypto in Ghana is super easy and secure. Just follow these simple steps.
- Go to cryptorefills
Click here or enter www.cryptorefills.com on your desktop or mobile browser.
- Insert mobile number
Select Ghana and insert your mobile number. Then click (or tap) on the “Recharge” button.
- Select currency and package
Select the crypto currency you wish to use to pay for your purchase. For example Bitcoin or Litecoin. Then select the package you wish to purchase, for example 10 GHS or 40 GHS.
Make sure the mobile operator displayed on the screen is correct. - Insert email and accept terms
Insert your email and tick the box to accept the Terms and Conditions. Click on proceed to payment. (Make sure your email is correct so that the Pin can be delivered to you and you can be contacted in case of issues).
- Make Bitcoin payment
Send the exact amount of crypto (e.g. Bitcoin) to the address displayed and follow the instructions. It is important you send exactly the amount displayed.
About the Operators
Ghana is one of the most vibrant Mobile markets in Africa. The main players are:
- MTN
- Airtel Tigo (The merger between Airtel and Tigo)
- Glo Ghana
- Vodafone (Ghana Telecom)
- Expresso
In the past years operators have invested in network upgrades and there have been efforts by the government and regulator to expand services to underserved rural areas. MTN Ghana launched LTE in 2016 and this has increased attractiveness of their service offer. New and advanced financial and money services are now made available by Ghana mobile operators. For example MTN has launched M-Money kiosks. M-Money interoperability is now also possible. AirtelTigo Money is born from the merger of Airtel and Tigo and of their mobile money solutions Airtel Money and Tigo Cash.