Looking for an Afghanistan top up from the UK? If your family is on Etisalat, you can top up their phone yourself: enter the number, pick credit, a data bundle or minutes, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The top-up lands in 3 seconds, whether they're in Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif or anywhere else in the country.
3 seconds
Delivery
150 AFN
Min amount
920 AFN
Max amount
98,0%
Success rate
Topping up a phone in Afghanistan: which network is it on?
Afghanistan has several mobile networks, and it isn't always obvious which one your family uses. You don't need to work it out: as soon as you enter the number, Sift detects the operator automatically and shows you the top-ups available for it.
As a rough guide, numbers usually start like this:
- Etisalat: 078 or 073 (+93 78… or +93 73… internationally)
- Atoma (formerly MTN Afghanistan): 077 or 076 (+93 77… or +93 76…)
- Roshan: 079 or 072 (+93 79… or +93 72…)
- AWCC (Afghan Wireless): 070 or 071 (+93 70… or +93 71…)
- Salaam (Afghan Telecom): 074 (+93 74…)
What you can send to an Etisalat number
Etisalat's offers change often: the up-to-date list is in the price table below. Depending on availability at the time, Sift offers three kinds of top-up for an Etisalat number:
- Credit in afghanis (AFN), for example 275 or 700 AFN, which your family can use however they like on the line.
- Data bundles in a range of sizes and lengths, for example 3 GB valid for 15 days or 8 GB valid for 30 days.
- Monthly minute bundles, for example 1,000 minutes for a month, or a bundle of minutes for calling Etisalat numbers.
How many afghanis arrive
The afghani (AFN) doesn't have a fixed exchange rate, so the exact amount in afghanis is shown before you pay, right next to your price. That price already includes our fee.
Nothing is deducted on arrival: the amount you see is the amount that lands on your family’s Etisalat line.
From the UK to Kabul in 3 seconds
In 99% of cases, the top-up arrives in 3 seconds. Your family doesn't need to do anything or install an app; they'll usually get an SMS from Etisalat. They can check their balance through the operator's menu or app.
If a top-up hasn't arrived within 24 hours, Sift refunds you the full amount automatically, with no need to contact support.
Topping up the same number every month? Switch on the monthly auto top-up: it goes out on its own and earns you 50% more Sift Care points, our loyalty points that turn into discounts on future top-ups.
How to top up Etisalat Afghanistan with Sift
The entire process is online — no app required, works from any browser.
- 1
Go to sift-mobile.com and select "Top up"
From the homepage or directly from the Afghanistan page.
- 2
Enter the recipient's number in Afghanistan
Local format (73 123 4567) or international (+93 73 123 4567). Sift detects the operator automatically.
- 3
Choose the amount
From 50 AFN to 2 000 AFN. Commission is already included — no surprises.
- 4
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
After confirmation, the top-up is credited in under 3 seconds. Your loved one receives an SMS notification.
Delivery time
In over 99% of cases, credit arrives on the recipient's phone in under 3 seconds after payment confirmation. If delivery ever exceeds 24 hours — an extremely rare case — Sift automatically refunds the full amount without needing to contact support.
Every top-up earns Sift Care points. The more you support your loved ones, the more Sift rewards you — with real discounts on future top-ups.
Racines
0 pts
—
Lien
20,000 pts
−€0.30
Famille
40,000 pts
−€0.50
Pilier
80,000 pts
Free fees
Every €1 spent = 10 points. Auto top-ups earn ×1.5. At 20,000 pts you unlock Lien and save −€0.30 per top-up.
Top up now →Frequently asked questions
How do I top up a phone in Afghanistan from the UK?
Enter the number (local format such as 078…, or international with +93), choose credit or a bundle, and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Sift detects the operator automatically and the top-up arrives in 3 seconds.
How do I know if a number is on Etisalat?
Etisalat numbers usually start with 078 or 073 (+93 78… or +93 73… internationally). You don't have to pick the operator yourself, though: Sift recognises it from the number.
I don't know which network my family is on. Can I still do an Afghanistan top up?
Yes. Just enter the number: Sift works out whether it is on Etisalat, Atoma, Roshan, AWCC or Salaam and shows you the top-ups available for that network.
Can I send an Etisalat data bundle instead of credit?
Yes. Depending on availability at the time, Sift offers Etisalat data bundles in a range of sizes and lengths, as well as minute bundles for a month. Offers change often: the up-to-date list is in the price table below, and a bundle arrives in 3 seconds, just like credit.
How many afghanis will my family receive?
The exact amount in afghanis is shown before you pay, together with your price including the fee. That is exactly what arrives on their Etisalat line.
What if the top-up doesn't arrive?
In 99% of cases it arrives in 3 seconds. If it hasn't arrived within 24 hours, Sift refunds the full amount automatically, with nothing for you to do.
Can I set up a monthly Etisalat Afghanistan top up?
Yes. With the monthly auto top-up, you choose the number, the top-up and the day; it then goes out every month on its own and earns you 50% more Sift Care points.
Top up Etisalat Afghanistan now
Enter the number — credit arrives in 3 seconds.
