How to Borrow Airtime from Airtel Nigeria Network

last Updated on August 19, 2023

Hey there! We’ve all been there – that moment when you really need to make an important call or send an urgent message, but your airtime balance is running on fumes. Well, worry not, because, in this guide, we’re going to show you exactly how to borrow airtime from Airtel in Nigeria.

Borrowing Credit from the Airtel network is possible because of the Airtel Extra Credit service.

Imagine having the power to top up your airtime even when your balance is low, ensuring you’re always connected when it matters most. Whether you need to make a crucial business call or catch up with a friend, Airtel’s airtime borrowing service has got your back. No more fretting about being cut off mid-conversation or missing out on important updates.

So, if you’re ready to learn the ropes of getting that extra airtime boost when you need it, keep reading. We’re about to dive into the step-by-step process that will show you how to borrow airtime from Airtel like a Pro. Stay connected, stay informed, and never miss a beat with Airtel’s airtime borrowing feature.

How to Borrow Airtime From Airtel Line

Here’s how to borrow airtime from Airtel in Nigeria; follow these steps:

1. Dial the Airtel borrow credit code: *500*⁠—Airtime amount you want to borrow⁠— ‘#’. Here’s an example of how you type the code to borrow credit on Airtel, say 200 with of airtime: “*500*200#“. Or you can just dial *500# and follow the instructions.
2. After dialling the Airtel borrow credit code, you should get a message notifying you that your airtime loan request is being processed, that’s if you are eligible to borrow airtime from Airtel. But if you don’t meet the requirements, Airtel will notify you that you need to recharge more airtime to qualify for borrowing Airtime from the network.
3. After notifying you with the message that your Airtime loan is being processed, Airtel will credit your line with Airtime. In this case, N170 with of Airtime, since we asked for 200 and Airtel took a service fee of 15% before crediting your line.

How to Borrow Data on Airtel Line (4G SIM or Any SIM)

Airtime isn’t the only thing you can borrow from the Airtel Network. Airtel subscribers can also borrow data as well if they are out of data, and for some reason, can’t subscribe to any Airtel data bundle.

To borrow data from Airtel, follow these steps:

• Dial the shortcode: *500#
• Next, a prompt will display a list of options to choose from, enter 3 to borrow data and tap send.
• Then a list of data bundles (10MB to 1TB) that your Airtel line qualifies for will be displayed
• Next, Select your preferred data bundle, and Airtel will activate the data plan in a matter of seconds.

Repaying your Airtel data loan is quite straightforward. Once you recharge the amount for the data bundle you borrowed. Airtel will automatically deduct it from your credit on your line.

The Requirements for Borrowing Airtime from Airtel Nigeria

• Your Airtel SIM must be registered.
• Your Airtel line needs to have been active for at least 2 months
• Your Airtel number must have an average recharge of N200 per month as every customer will be considered based on a monthly recharge frequency and average spending to gauge their loyalty and consistency.
• You’ll need to have paid your previous Airtel airtime loan and previous charges to be able to borrow airtime from Airtel.

Airtel Extra Credit

It can be annoying when you really need to make an urgent call and you don’t have airtime, with no way to recharge because of network downtime or because there is no way to fund your Phone line or you’re are in a remote place with no particular way to recharge or buy airtime.

If you use an Airtel line, there’s a simple solution for this, it’s called Airtel Extra Credit.

Airtel’s Extra Credit allows Airtel users to borrow Airtime or Data from the Airtel Network using the Airtel Extra Credit code and repay when they make their next recharge on the Airtel line. However, you’re going to pay a 15% service charge when you recharge to pay back the airtime you borrowed. But if you borrowed N25 airtime, Airtel will charge you a 20% service charge.

However, there are certain requirements Airtel users must meet before they can borrow airtime from Airtel Network. Let’s take a look at some of them.

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