Salaam (Afghan Telecom) Top-Up: How to Recharge a Salaam Number Online

To recharge a Salaam number, enter it (Salaam numbers start with 074 or 075), choose an amount in Afghani and pay by card — the airtime is added to the Salaam balance automatically, usually within seconds. Salaam is the mobile brand of Afghan Telecom, Afghanistan’s national telecommunications company.

Here is everything you need to send Salaam credit from abroad.

Key takeaways

• Salaam numbers start with 074 or 075 (+93 74 / +93 75).
• Salaam is the mobile service of Afghan Telecom.
• You can send Salaam airtime in any amount within the limits shown.
• Salaam data bundles are not offered online at the moment — the recipient can use airtime for internet or buy a package locally.
• Delivery is automatic, usually within seconds.

About Salaam

Salaam is the mobile network operated by Afghan Telecom, the national telecommunications company. Some families keep a Salaam SIM alongside a SIM from another network, so it is worth checking which number your relative wants you to top up.

How to recognise a Salaam number

Salaam numbers begin with 074 or 075 — for example +93 74 123 4567. If the number starts with another prefix, it belongs to a different network; see our full prefix list.

Step-by-step: recharge a Salaam number from abroad

1. Open the Salaam top-up page.
2. Enter the Salaam number — the Salaam logo appears and “Salaam number detected” confirms the network.
3. Choose a ready-made amount or type your own in Afghani.
4. Check the price in US dollars; the service fee is already included.
5. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on Stripe’s secure checkout.
6. The airtime is delivered automatically, usually within seconds, and you receive an email receipt.

What can the recipient do with Salaam airtime?

They receive the full Afghani amount as prepaid credit and can use it for:

• calls and SMS,
• mobile internet at Salaam’s standard rates,
• or buying a Salaam package directly on their phone.

Data bundles for Salaam

Salaam data bundles are not sold online at the moment, so the best way to help with internet is to send airtime. If your relative also has an AWCC, Etisalat or Atoma SIM, you can send a data bundle to that number instead — compare them on our data bundles page. Our guide on airtime vs data bundles helps you decide.

When a family uses two SIM cards

It is common in Afghanistan for one person to have two SIM cards from different networks — for example a Salaam SIM and an AWCC or Atoma SIM in a dual-SIM phone. That gives you a choice:

• Top up the SIM they use for calls with airtime, so they can stay reachable.
• Send a data bundle to the other SIM if it is on a network that offers bundles online (AWCC, Etisalat or Atoma), so their internet is covered at a better price.

Before sending, ask which SIM is in daily use and which one they use for WhatsApp. That way the credit goes where it is actually needed.

Helping older relatives with a Salaam number

If you top up an elderly parent’s Salaam number, a few small steps make life easier for them:

• Send a fixed amount on a regular date, so they don’t need to ask.
• Tell them when you have sent it, so they know to expect the SMS.
• Remind them not to share codes with anyone who calls claiming to be from the network. A real top-up never needs a reply.

How much does a Salaam top-up cost?

The cost depends on the Afghani amount and the day’s exchange rate. The Salaam top-up page shows a live price table calculated with the same formula as checkout, and the form shows your exact total before you pay. For a full explanation, read how much it costs to send top-up to Afghanistan.

Tips for Salaam recharge

• Check 074 vs 070. 074 is Salaam, 070 is AWCC — a one-digit mistake sends credit to another network.
• Make sure it’s a prepaid line. Postpaid lines can’t receive online top-up.
• Ask which SIM they use most. If your relative has two SIMs, top up the one they use daily.
• Keep your receipt. It has the order reference support needs.

If the Salaam top-up doesn’t arrive

1. Ask the recipient to restart their phone and check the balance.
2. Check the number on your receipt.
3. Contact support with your order reference — we reply in English, Dari and Pashto. If a top-up fails, the payment is refunded to your card.

In short

Salaam is Afghan Telecom’s mobile service, and its numbers start with 074 or 075. You can send Salaam airtime from anywhere in the world in about a minute; it usually arrives within seconds and can be used for calls, SMS or internet. Salaam data bundles aren’t offered online right now, so send airtime — or, if your relative also has an AWCC, Etisalat or Atoma SIM, send a data bundle to that number instead. As always, confirm the number, keep your receipt and contact support if anything doesn’t arrive.

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