In today’s fast-paced digital world, staying connected is crucial. Airtel recognizes the importance of seamless communication and offers a convenient solution for when you find yourself running low on data or airtime.
By understanding the process of borrowing data and airtime from Airtel and the subsequent repayment options, you can ensure uninterrupted connectivity whenever you need it.
Airtel offers various borrowing plans to suit different needs. Whether you need a small data top-up or a significant airtime boost, there’s a plan for everyone.
Subscriber can now borrow data and Airtime credit whenever they run out and pay back on their next recharge with a 15% service charge except for the N25 loan which has a service charge of 20%.
You need to been Airtel Prepaid Customers with registered SIM for at least 2 months. In addition, you have to be a loyal and consistent subscriber using an average of N200 monthly.
This article covers all you need to know about borrowing airtime & data from Airtel.
Who Is Qualified To Borrow data from Airtel
To qualify for borrowing data from Airtel Nigeria, you generally need to meet these requirements:
- Your Airtel SIM must be registered and active for at least 3 months.
- You should have a consistent history of airtime or data bundle recharges.
- You need to recharge a minimum amount, usually ₦200 or more, each month.
- Any previously borrowed airtime or data must have been repaid.
- A positive history of repaying earlier loans increases your eligibility.
Airtel evaluates your borrowing history and recharge activity to determine if you qualify.
How to borrow data on Airtel
To borrow data on Airtel, here are the steps you need to follow:
- Dial *303# on your Airtel line.
- From the menu, choose the option for “Borrow Data.”
- Select the data bundle you’d like to borrow from the options provided.
- Follow the prompts to finalize your request, and the data will be credited to your account instantly
Airtel Extra Credit or borrow me Airtime
Airtel Extra Credit is also know as Airtel borrow me Airtime call card, this allows you to borrow airtime when you run out.
This is a perfect solution to reload your phone with Airtime for calls during an emergency. It also allows you to borrow airtime that can to be used for all chargeable Airtel services. You pay back on your next recharge with a 15% service charge except for the N25 loan which has a service charge of 20%.
Who is qualified to use Airtel borrow me Airtime Credit?
To qualify for Airtel’s “Borrow Me Airtime” service, you need to meet these criteria:
- Your Airtel SIM must be registered and active for at least 2 months.
- You should have a consistent history of recharging your line, with a minimum monthly recharge of ₦200.
- Any previously borrowed airtime must be fully repaid.
- A positive history of repaying earlier loans increases your eligibility.
How to borrow Airtime credit from Airtel
To borrow airtime credit from Airtel, follow these steps:
- Dial *303# on your Airtel line.
- From the menu, choose the option for “Borrow Airtime.”
- Select the amount of airtime you wish to borrow from the options provided.
- Follow the prompts to complete your request. The borrowed airtime will be credited to your account instantly.
How to pay back Borrowed Airtel Airtime Credit or Data?
To repay borrowed Airtel airtime credit or data, simply recharge your line with the amount you borrowed. Airtel will automatically deduct the borrowed amount, including the service fee, from your recharge.
For example:
- If you borrowed ₦100, Airtel will deduct ₦115 (₦100 plus a 15% service fee) upon your next recharge.
This process is automatic, so you don’t need to take any additional steps.
Other Airtel ussd plan code
- For airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
- To check Airtel’s airtime balance, the new code is *310#
- To borrow airtime, dial *303#
- To buy data, dial *312#
- To share data, dial *321#
- To check your data balance, dial *323#
- For Airtel Value-added Services, dial *305#
- To link your NIN to your Airtel line, dial *996#
