Airtel is one of the leading telecommunication companies in Nigeria, providing reliable internet services to millions of users across the country. If you are an Airtel subscriber, it is important to keep track of your data usage to avoid unexpected charges or being disconnected from the internet. In this article, we will guide you on how to check your Airtel data balance.
There are several ways to check your Airtel data balance, including using the Airtel mobile app, USSD code, and SMS. Here are the steps to follow:
Using the Airtel mobile app
The Airtel mobile app is a convenient way to manage your account and check your data balance. To check your Airtel data balance using the app, follow these steps:
Download and install the Airtel mobile app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Launch the app and enter your Airtel phone number.
You will receive an OTP code on your phone number. Enter the code to verify your account.
Once you are logged in, navigate to the “Account” tab and select “My Balance.”
Your Airtel data balance will be displayed on the screen.
Using USSD code
How to Check Airtel Data Balance Code
Follow the following guidelines to check your data balance using USSD code;
Open PHONE app on your mobile. (Phone app is the app you use to dial number)
Dial *121#
A list of services will pop up
Enter 5 (balance)
Another list will be displayed, press 1 to show your data balance.
Simple, right? Okay, do you know you can skip the steps and just dial *12151# to show your data balance. Also, you can dial *140# , *1417120#, 12310# or 14111*0#, all these are used to check Airtel Data plan.
Using SMS
You can also check your Airtel data balance by sending an SMS. Here’s how:
Open the messaging app on your phone.
Create a new message and type “STATUS” in capital letters.
Send the message to 141.
You will receive an SMS with your Airtel data balance.
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List of All Airtel Balance Check Code
Use the following USSD codes to check various Airtel balance and notification
*123# – Airtel mobile data
*566# – Airtel special offer
*888# – Missed calls notification
*123*10# – Airtel internet balance
*123*7# – Airtel SMS balance
*123*11# – Airtel 3G data balance
*282# – Your Airtel Number
1236# – Airtel night minutes balance
1211# – Airtel minutes balance
12310# – Airtel 2G data balance
1218# – Airtel 4G Data balance
123197# – Airtel Night data plan balance
Conclusion
Checking your Airtel data balance is a simple and straight forward process. You can use any of the above methods to keep track of your data usage and avoid unexpected charges. It is important to note that your Airtel data balance is refreshed every time you purchase a new data plan.
