How to Check Airtel Balance

• SMS Balance – Available SMS under the plan.

• Plan Validity – Expiry date of the active pack.

• Recharge/Pack Balance – Benefits of active unlimited packs.

• Postpaid Usage – Real-time consumption before monthly billing.

• Loan Balance – Amount taken via Airtel loan (*141#).

How to Check Airtel Balance – All Working Methods

Airtel provides six primary ways to check balance:

1. USSD Codes (Offline & Quick)

2. Airtel Thanks App

3. Airtel Website (Online Dashboard)

4. WhatsApp Self-Service

5. IVR/Customer Care

6. SMS Commands (Postpaid+Prepaid)

Check Airtel Balance Using USSD Codes

USSD codes remain the quickest and most reliable way to access Airtel balance information - even without mobile data.

Airtel USSD Codes for Balance Check 

• Main Balance Check – *123#

• Data Balance – *121*2#

• SMS Balance – *123*7#

• Unlimited Plan Details – *121*51#

• Loan Balance – *141#

• Offers – *121*1#

Check Airtel Balance Using Airtel Thanks App

1. Install Airtel Thanks App.

2. Log in with OTP.

3. Dashboard shows data, validity & usage.

4. Tap “Manage” for detailed usage analytics.

Check Airtel Balance Online via Airtel Website

1. Visit www.airtel.in

2. Login with OTP

3. View all balance & recharge details online.

Check Airtel Balance via WhatsApp

1. Save Airtel WhatsApp Number (Official)

2. Send “Hi”

3. Select “Balance & Usage”

Check Airtel Balance Using IVR

Dial 121 → Select “Balance & Validity”

Airtel Balance Check by SMS

• DATA USE → 121 

• BILL → 121 

• OT → 121 

• PLAN → 121

Airtel Balance Check for Prepaid vs Postpaid

Prepaid: Main balance, validity, SMS, data

Postpaid: Data usage, bill cycle, outstanding balance

Conclusion

For the fastest Airtel balance check:

• Main Balance → *123# 

• Data Balance → *121*2# 

• App-Based → Airtel Thanks App