Roshan Recharge Online: How to Top Up a Roshan Number from Abroad

To recharge a Roshan number online, enter the number (it starts with 079 or 072), choose an amount in Afghani and pay by card — the credit is added to the Roshan balance, usually within seconds. The person in Afghanistan doesn’t need to do anything; Roshan normally confirms the new balance by SMS.

This guide explains how Roshan recharge works from abroad, how to recognise a Roshan number, and how to make sure the credit reaches the right person.

Key takeaways

• Roshan numbers start with 079 or 072 (+93 79 / +93 72 from abroad).
• Online Roshan recharge is prepaid airtime: you choose how many AFN to send.
• Roshan data bundles are not offered online at the moment; airtime can still be used for mobile internet at Roshan’s normal rates.
• Delivery is automatic and usually takes seconds.

About Roshan

Roshan launched in 2003 and is one of Afghanistan’s largest mobile operators, with coverage in Kabul, the main cities and many provinces. Its name means “light” in Dari. Because so many families use Roshan SIM cards, it is one of the networks people abroad top up most often.

How to recognise a Roshan number

Roshan numbers begin with 079 or 072. Written internationally they look like +93 79 123 4567 or +93 72 123 4567. If someone gives you a number starting with a different prefix, it belongs to another network — see our full list of Afghan number prefixes.

Step-by-step: Roshan recharge from abroad

1. Open the Roshan top-up page (or the form on the homepage).
2. Enter the Roshan number. The Roshan logo appears in the field and a “Roshan number detected” message confirms the network.
3. Choose an amount. Pick a ready-made amount or type your own in Afghani. The form shows the minimum and maximum allowed.
4. Check the price. The amount is converted to US dollars at today’s rate and the total — with the service fee included — is shown before you pay.
5. Pay securely. Use a debit or credit card, or Apple Pay / Google Pay on supported devices, on Stripe’s encrypted checkout.
6. Done. The airtime is sent to Roshan immediately and usually lands within seconds. You get an email receipt.

What does the recipient receive?

They receive the full Afghani amount you chose as prepaid Roshan credit. It can be used for:

• local and international calls,
• SMS,
• mobile internet at Roshan’s standard rates,
• or to buy a Roshan package directly on their phone, if they prefer.

Roshan usually sends an SMS confirming the recharge, and the new balance is available immediately.

Airtime or data for Roshan?

At the moment, Roshan data bundles are not sold online, so the way to help someone with internet on Roshan is to send airtime. They can use the credit for mobile data or activate a bundle themselves from their phone. If they use another network, you can compare the bundles available for AWCC, Etisalat and Atoma on our data bundles page. For more on choosing, read airtime or data bundle: what should you send?

How much does a Roshan recharge cost?

The cost depends on the AFN amount and the exchange rate on the day. Because the rate changes, we don’t list fixed prices here; the Roshan top-up page shows a live price table calculated with the same formula as checkout, and the form shows your exact total before payment. There is no separate fee added at checkout.

Tips for a smooth Roshan recharge

• Confirm the number with the recipient — especially the last digits. Credit sent to a valid wrong number can’t be taken back.
• Make sure it is a prepaid line. Roshan postpaid (contract) numbers are billed by Roshan and can’t receive online top-up.
• Send a little more for heavy internet users. Video calls and WhatsApp voice notes use more data than people expect.
• Keep your receipt email. It contains the order reference support will ask for.

What if the Roshan top-up doesn’t arrive?

Most problems are solved in minutes:

1. Ask the recipient to restart the phone and check the balance again — sometimes the SMS arrives late.
2. Check the number on your receipt.
3. If the top-up failed, the payment is refunded to your card. If you are unsure, contact support with the order reference — we reply in English, Dari and Pashto.

Sending Roshan credit regularly

Many people top up the same Roshan numbers every week or month — parents, siblings, a student in Kabul. A few habits make this quicker and safer:

• Create a free account. Your past orders are saved in “My orders”, so you can check which numbers you topped up and when, and download receipts.
• Agree a routine. For example, a fixed amount on the first of every month means your relative never runs out unexpectedly.
• Ask how long the credit lasted. If it runs out in a week, a larger amount or a data bundle on another network may suit them better.
• Use referrals. If friends or relatives also send credit home, invite them: they get 5% off their first order and you get 5% off your next one.

In short

Recharging a Roshan number from abroad takes about a minute: enter the 079 or 072 number, choose the Afghani amount, check the price and pay. The full amount arrives on the Roshan balance, usually within seconds, and can be used for calls, SMS or internet. Double-check the number before paying and keep your receipt.

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