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Claro is America Movil's Honduran operation, part of one of Latin America's largest telecom groups. In 2011 it strengthened its presence by absorbing Digicel Honduras's operations.
Claro Honduras: how it works and how to recharge
A complete guide to topping up a Claro Honduras line from abroad: the operator, its services and the recharge step by step.
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GSM and LTE
Claro runs GSM and LTE coverage across Honduras and offers mobile, fixed and TV services, as one of the country's two national mobile operators.
Prepaid top-ups
Prepaid dominates the Honduran market. Sending a top-up from abroad keeps a family member's Claro number active and connected.
Claro services and top-up types
Top-ups add prepaid credit the recipient can use on Claro's calls, messages and data offers.
Credit and minutes
Add prepaid credit to a Claro line for calls and messages. The recipient uses it at Claro's standard rates.
Mobile data
Credit can go toward Claro's data bundles so the recipient stays connected with messaging apps and browsing.
Stay active
Regular top-ups help keep a prepaid Claro number active and reachable, which matters for family members who rely on it daily.
How to recharge Claro step by step
1
Choose Claro
Select Claro as the operator for the top-up.
2
Enter the number
Type the Honduran mobile number with the +504 code.
3
Pick an amount
Choose from Claro's available top-up values.
4
Pay securely
Pay with your card; the credit normally arrives in minutes.
Recharge Claro from abroad
Wherever you send from, the Claro recharge process is the same: only the currency you pay with changes.
From the United States
Pay in dollars with a US card and the Claro line is recharged in minutes.
From Spain
Pay in euros with a Spanish or European card; the Claro credit is applied the same way.
From Mexico
Pay with a Mexican card in local currency to keep a Claro number topped up from abroad.
Payment methods
Debit and credit cards
Pay for Claro top-ups with major cards in your own currency, processed securely at checkout.
No local account needed
You do not need a Honduran account: just the recipient's active Claro number.
Claro top-up frequently asked questions
How do I recharge a Claro Honduras number?
Select Claro, enter the Honduran number with the +504 code, choose an amount and pay. The credit is normally applied within minutes.
Can I recharge Claro from the United States?
Yes. You pay with your US card in dollars and the credit reaches the Claro line in Honduras.
Can I recharge Claro from Spain or Mexico?
Yes. You pay with your local card in euros or pesos and the top-up is applied to the Claro line.
How do I confirm the number is Claro?
Check with the recipient if you are unsure. The number and the selected operator must match for delivery.
Do I need a Claro or Honduran account?
No. You only need the recipient's active Claro number and your own card to pay.
How long does a Claro top-up take?
Normally a few minutes, though it can take longer when the network is congested.