How To Borrow Airtime From Airtel

How To Borrow Airtime From Airtel

Maybe it skipped your memory the tips to borrow Airtime from Airtel (Airtel Extra Credit), This article contains the Short Code (USSD) to borrowing airtime from Airtel.

Sometimes you get stucked in a middle of a conversation and you probably could not convey your message to your listener because of low Credit so, Airtel Nigeria introduced a feature where you can borrow Airtime and repay in your next recharge. The feature is tagged Airtel Extra Credit.

Eligiblity For Airtel Extra Credit

After the introduction of the Airtel Extra Credit feature to Customers, it was noticed that some customers will just purchase a new sim, borrow airtime, use it up and dump the Sim without repaying.

This Attitude by Customers promted an initiation of some eligibility criteria before you can borrow from Airtel. It Includes

• You must have been on the Network for Over a Month before being Eligible
• You must have recharged over N200 in a Month 
• Customers who purchase Data with recharge amounts without making calls may have to recharge specifically for Voice calls
• Amount granted to be borrowed will depend on You frequent usage amount via rrecharge.

How To Borrow Extra Credit on Airtel

Once you are Eligible, You can borrow extra credit (airtime) from Airtel by Dialing *500# with your mobile phone, Select your preferred amount then Confirm.

A certain amount will be deducted from your borrowed amount, according to Airtel, It is called Service Charge. This charge actually depends on the Amount you borrow. For Example, If you are borrowing 25 naira, 5 naira will be deducted as a service charge and you will be credited with 20 naira.

The Service charges deducted for getting an Extra credit from Airtel is one of the Major reasons most persons don't borrow because you will still get to pay 25 naira on Refund.

For this Reason, I will also introduce how to borrow Airtime from Airtel Without Service Charge

How To Borrow Extra Credit On Airtel Without Service Charge

We are all aware that on borrowing from Airtel a service charge is always being deducted rendering the borrowed amount reduced. Luckily for us all a new feature has been unlocked or should I say discovered where you can borrow credit and still get your airtime in the exact amount you requested for.

• Simply get an AIRTEL Sim that’s eligible for extra credit.
• Dial *500*0# and follow the prompt. (Don’t use *500# in this case)
• Once this is done, sit calm and enjoy ur borrowed airtime in it's actual quantity.