Top up a Uganda phone with crypto

Africa · Currency: UGX · 4 operators supported

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You can top up all 4 major Uganda mobile operators (MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, Africell Uganda, Uganda Telecom) with Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero, USDT, and 8 more cryptocurrencies. No account creation, no email, no KYC. Credit is delivered to the line in under a minute.

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Uganda operators on Neloxi

Click any operator to start a top-up.

Denomination ranges

Available recharge amounts per operator, in UGX.

OperatorTypeMinMax
MTN UgandabothSh500Sh50,000
Airtel UgandabothSh500Sh50,000
Africell UgandabothSh500Sh50,000
Uganda TelecombothSh500Sh50,000

Cryptocurrencies accepted for Uganda

All 12 cryptocurrencies Neloxi supports work on every Uganda operator. Pick the one your wallet holds.

Uganda top-up — FAQ

Which operators are supported in Uganda?

Neloxi supports 4 Uganda operators: MTN, Airtel, Africell, Telecom. Every operator accepts the same 12 cryptocurrencies and delivers credit in under a minute.

Do I need a Uganda phone number to send a top-up?

No. Neloxi is the buyer's location, not the recipient's. You can be anywhere in the world (except sanctioned jurisdictions and the US) and send credit to any Uganda number on a supported operator.

Which cryptocurrency should I use for a Uganda top-up?

For top-ups under Sh10,000 equivalent, Lightning Network is the cheapest and fastest. For larger top-ups, USDT-TRC20 keeps the price stable in dollars. For full payment privacy, Monero.

Is buying mobile credit with crypto legal in Uganda?

Yes. Mobile recharges are legal retail products in Uganda like everywhere else, and paying for them with cryptocurrency is also legal. Neloxi is not a money transmitter — it sells airtime, paid in crypto, with no exchange function.

What is the maximum amount I can recharge to a Uganda number?

It depends on the operator. The highest single denominations across Uganda operators range from Sh50,000 (most operators) down to Sh50,000. You can place multiple back-to-back orders if you need more.

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