How to Recharge Airtime on Airtel

Do you want to recharge airtime on your Airtel sim card?

Airtel Airtime is essential for staying connected with friends and family, providing access to a range of network services including voice calls, mobile data, and SMS.

In this guide, we'll walk you through simple methods to quickly and easily top-up your Airtel airtime.

Method 1: Top-up with USSD and Paper Recharge Card

Purchase a recharge card of your desired amount from the nearest retailer. You can purchase the amount in hundreds from N100 and above.

Dial the Airtel recharge code on your device, followed by the 16-digit number on the recharge card you purchased. The format is *311*the 16-digit number#, then press the call or send key.

Your account balance will be automatically credited with the amount purchased.

You can check your account balance by dialing *310#.

Method 2: Recharge online from bank or fintech apps

On your device, Launch your bank app and login with your credentials.

Navigate to the Airtime Recharge section and select Airtel as your network provider then input your Airtel number.

Depending on the arrangement of your bank app and design, you might be asked to enter amount to recharge before or after selecting your network provider.

Confirm the transaction and your bank will top-up your Airtel line from your account.

Method 3: Recharge with VTU

To load Airtel airtime using VTU (Virtual Top Up), follow these steps:

Dial *432*AIRTELNUMBER*AMOUNT# and send if you want to transfer airtime from one Airtel to another rapidly. For example, if you want to transfer 100 Naira to the number 080X XXX XXXX, you would dial *432*080XXXXXXXX*100# and send.

Wait for a confirmation message that your airtime transfer has been successful. Once the transfer is complete, the recipient will receive a notification of the airtime received.

Method 4: Top-up from your bank account with *444#

Airtel has a USSD code to recharge swiftly from your bank account if your Airtel line is linked to your bank. Follow the steps below to load your line.

Dial the USSD *444# on your device.

Select the service or product option you want.

Select the payment option either through your bank or debit card.

Enter the amount, and follow the subsequent prompts to complete the process.

This method will only work if you have linked your Airtel line to your bank account.

Method 3: Recharge online from Airtel website

Visit https://www.airtel.com.ng/prepaid-recharge recharge your line directly from the Airtel official website.

Input your Airtel number and amount in the input boxes respectively.

Click on "Buy Airtime" Button.

Select payment method and fill your ATM car details.

Recharging from an ATM

Visit the nearest ATM slot and input your ATM card.

Select "Recharge", then select "Airtel" as your Network provider.

Enter your phone number followed by the amount, then follow the prompts to complete the process.