Airtel USSD codes
| What you want | Code | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Check data balance | *323# |
Dial *323#. It shows data balance and expiry date. Source: airtel.com.ng, airtel.com.ng |
| Buy data / see data plans | *312# |
Dial *312# and choose a bundle type. Source: airtel.com.ng, airtel.com.ng |
| Share or gift data | *321# |
Dial *321# and choose Gift Data Bundle. To buy a plan for someone: dial *312#, pick a plan, then Buy for Others. Source: airtel.com.ng, airtel.com.ng |
| Borrow data or airtime | *303# |
Dial *303# and choose a loan amount. You repay with your next recharge. *303# or *310# shows what you owe. Source: airtel.com.ng |
| Night & special plans | *312# |
Dial *312# and choose Daily / Night Plans. Source: airtel.com.ng |
| Check airtime balance | *310# |
Dial *310#. For bonus balance, dial *310*1#. Source: airtel.com.ng |
| Transfer airtime | *321# |
Me2U: dial *321# and follow the steps. It only works Airtel to Airtel. The default PIN is 1234; change it via *321#, then PIN MANAGEMENT, then CHANGE PIN. Source: airtel.com.ng |
| Load a recharge card | *311*PIN# |
Dial *311*<PIN>#. Sources differ on this one. If it does not work, dial *311# (the NCC short code) or ask Airtel support. Source: consumer.ncc.gov.ng, flashchange.io, prestmit.io |
| Check your own number | *121# |
Dial *121#, choose Manage my Account, then My number. Source: airtel.com.ng |
Borrowing is subject to Airtel's eligibility rules, and the loan plus a service fee is taken from your next recharge.
Codes can change. They were last checked on 25 Sep 2026; if one stops working, tell us and we will update this page.
Common questions
How do I check my Airtel data balance?
Dial *323# on your Airtel line. Dial *323#. It shows data balance and expiry date.
How do I share or gift data on Airtel?
Dial *321#. Dial *321# and choose Gift Data Bundle. To buy a plan for someone: dial *312#, pick a plan, then Buy for Others.
How do I borrow data or airtime on Airtel?
Dial *303#. Dial *303# and choose a loan amount. You repay with your next recharge. *303# or *310# shows what you owe. Borrowing depends on Airtel's eligibility rules.
How do I transfer airtime on Airtel?
Me2U: dial *321# and follow the steps. It only works Airtel to Airtel. The default PIN is 1234; change it via *321#, then PIN MANAGEMENT, then CHANGE PIN.
Codes that are the same on every network
Since 17 May 2023 the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) requires every network to use the same short codes: *303# to borrow, *310# for balance, *311# to recharge, *312# for data plans, *321# to share airtime or data, and *323# for data balance. Airtel sets the menus behind them. See data balance codes for every network.
Cheaper Airtel data than dialling
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| Plan type | Plan | Price | Cashback |
|---|---|---|---|
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How we check this guide
The AidaPay team checked the facts on this page on 25 Sep 2026 against the sources below - network, regulator and company pages first, and at least two independent sources where no official page exists. Prices come live from AidaPay. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will correct it.
Sources: NCC: harmonised short codes for all networks · Network websites - linked beside each code