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How to Load Airtel Airtime/Credit Card (Airtel Recharge Code)

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Last updated: May 18, 2023
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I’m sure you have found this article because you’ve searched for ‘Airtel recharge code’ or ‘how to load airtime on your Airtel line in Nigeria’. There’s no need to bother yourself, you’ve just landed on the post that answers your question on Naijaknowhow. I understand that some things are easily forgettable and that’s why I’ve taken my time to explain how you can recharge airtime on your Airtel line easily.

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How Many Digits Is Airtel Recharge Card?Airtel Recharge Code (New): How to load airtime on your Airtel SIM via USSD codeRecharge airtime on your Airtel line via mobile banking USSD codesAdditional Airtel USSD Codes:FunctionAirtel USSD (New)Conclusion:Related articles:

Airtel has provided vast methods to load airtime on your mobile phone, there are bank applications that let you buy airtime easily. Also, you can subscribe to their USSD code which also allows you to buy airtime on Android, iOS and other feature devices.

Perhaps, some of us have shown that we still love the traditional method of loading airtime. So I have compiled this post to share the Airtel recharge code using the USSD method. Let’s get digging…

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How Many Digits Is Airtel Recharge Card?

Airtel Nigeria Airtime Recharge Card contains a 16-digit PIN. So, follow the step below for loading airtime on your phone:

Airtel Recharge Code (New): How to load airtime on your Airtel SIM via USSD code

  • To load or recharge an Airtel line, dial the recharge PIN in the following USSD format: *311*PIN# and then Send/Ok. For example, If the airtime PIN is 1111 2222 3333 4444, include *311*1111222233334444# and press Send or Ok.
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If successful, you can click here to learn how to check your account balance.

NOTE: Starting from 17th May 2023, the old USSD code to recharge which is *126*PIN# has been discontinued due to the mandatory implementation of the harmonised shortcodes for telecom operators.

Alternatively, you can recharge airtime on your Airtel line through other means, check the guide below to get started:

Recharge airtime on your Airtel line via mobile banking USSD codes

A lot of Airtel customers now prefer to recharge their lines through other quicker means, for example, they now load airtime through their bank’s USSD codes. This method is quite easy, fast and reliable. You can do this with or without an internet connection on your phone.

  • To get started, you can learn how to recharge your Airtel-powered phone via mobile banking USSD codes.

Additional Airtel USSD Codes:

Function

Airtel USSD (New)

Call Center/Help Desk 300
Voice Mail Deposit *301#
Voice Mail Retrieval *302#
Borrow Services *303#
STOP Services *304#
Check Balance *310#
Credit Recharge *311#
Data Plan *312#
Others are Share Services *321#
Data Plan Balance *323#
Verification of SIM Registration/ NIN – SIM Linkage *996#
Porting Services (MNP) 2442

Conclusion:

That’s all! Recharging airtime is not something you should difficult after following the steps enlisted above. If buying recharge cards isn’t a viable option at the moment, you can choose to recharge airtime directly on your phone through the alternative method. Thanks for reading, let me know if you have a question, you can share through the comment box below.

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