It is quite essential to check and keep track of your Airtel airtime balance and data subscriptions, however, if you’re unable to do so, do not worry this article will take you through it.
Your tariff plan, which determines how and what you’ll be charged for each of the calls you make hugely influenced your airtime balance.
Aside from discussing how to check Airtel airtime and data balance, this post explains Airtel airtime transfer, internet settings and lots more.
Patiently go through to know the simplest ways you can go about all the above.
Meanwhile, let’s discuss how to check your Airtel airtime balance.
Airtel Airtime Balance Checker
These are the best ways to check your Airtel airtime balance using your mobile phone.
1. USSD Code
Dial *310# to check your Airtel airtime balance.
Your balance will immediately pop up on your screen and an SMS with your airtime balance will be sent to you also, just after dialing the USSD code.
The service is absolutely free.
2. My Airtel App
My Airtel App is the official app of Airtel in Nigeria.
In fact, it is a must-have for all Airtel customers as the app can be used for a variety of self-services — airtime balance checks inclusive as well.
If you have the mobile app already, just open it and you’ll see your airtime balance, as well as your data balance.
However, if you don’t have the app already, follow these steps:
- Download and install My Airtel App from the Google play store or the App store.
- Launch it on your device and provide the required information.
- Open it and you’ll see your airtime balance. It is as easy as that.
Airtel Data Balance Checker
Here are the best ways to check your Airtel data balance using your mobile phone.
1. USSD Code
Using USSD code is the simplest method to check your Airtel data balance.
Dial *323# to check your data balance using the USSD code.
An SMS containing your data balance will immediately be sent to you.
2. SMS
This method may not be that popular, but it is actually one of the easy ways you can use to check your Airtel data balance.
- Open your ‘Message app’ on your mobile phone.
- Simply text STATUS to 141 and your data balance will be quickly sent to you.
3. My Airtel App
Open the mobile app, or download it on the play store or app store if you do not have one.
Your data balance and your other account details are displayed prominently when the app opens.
Airtel Internet Settings
You need the right settings on your device in order to enjoy high internet speed.
Having the wrong configuration may mean slow internet.
Most times, once you insert your Airtel SIM into any mobile phone, tablet, or any other data-enabled, the settings will be automatically configured.
However, if you’re experiencing difficulties accessing the web on the Airtel network, perhaps there is a need to configure your APN settings.
Let’s discuss how to go about it.
You can send an SMS to Airtel and your APN settings will be sent to you or they will be configured automatically for you, or you can do it manually by yourself.
This guide will solely focus on how to receive and set the configuration automatically.
Airtel Automatic Configuration Settings
To get your Airtel configuration settings automatically, follow these steps:
- Open the ‘Message app’ on your device.
- Text INTERNET and send it to 232.
After this, wait for a little while to receive the configuration feedback as soon as possible.
Once you receive it, save it and you are good at accessing the web on the Airtel network again!
However, if you still find it difficult to access the web, reach out to Airtel via its customer care line, which is 300.
Conclusion
I hope this guide has proven to be resourceful in your quest to access some of Airtel’s many services.
However, if you still have some questions regarding how to check your Airtel airtime and data balance, internet settings, or you’re experiencing any difficulty, comment below.
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