In the course of this article, we will take you through a practical guide on the code for linking NIN to Airtel. In the past 8 years, the Nigerian government has tasked Nigerians to register and get their bio-data captured in the NIMC Portal. With the capturing, every mobile Nigerian will get an NIN- National identification number.
However, the NCC can disconnect an Airtel user if they do not link their NIN to their Airtel Phone number. If that is why you visited this article, then we’ve got you covered. Without further ado, let us delve in.
What Is The Code For Linking NIN To Airtel In Nigeria?
The code for linking NIN to Airtel in Nigeria is *121*1#. If you dial this USSD code, you will get a prompt to key in your 11-digit NIN. You will then get another prompt saying “Thank you for entering your NIN”. If linking your NIN to Airtel was a success, you will get another prompt saying “Thank you for providing your NIN details (NIN). SMS confirmation will be sent to you once your NIN has been validated and updated”.
Other Alternative Ways To Link Your NIN To AIRTEL
The use of the code for Linking NIN to Airtel is not the only way to go about it. There are a few other ways to achieve this:
Here are other alternative ways of linking your NIN to Airtel:
- With the use of the Airtel NIN website
- With the use of the MyAirtel app
- With the use of the NIMC ID app
In the course of subsequent paragraphs, we will elucidate the 3 alternative ways a Nigerian can link their 11-digit NIN to Airtel.
1. Using the Airtel NIN Website To Link Your NIN To Your Airtel Number
There is no fuss in using the Airtel NIN website to link your NIN to Airtel. You will, however, need to be connected to the internet.
Below is a step-wise guide on how to go about using the Airtel NIN website to link your NIN to Airtel:
- Head to the official Airtel NIN website
- Enter Your Airtel mobile number
- Click on “Proceed”
- You will get an OTP to the number you inputted in the previous step.
- In the next prompt, input your 11-digit NIN, and confirm.
There you go! You have successfully used the Airtel NIN website to link your NIN to your Airtel Phone number.
2. Using the MyAirtel App To Link Your NIN To Airtel
Another practical way to link your NIN to your Airtel number is with the use of the Airtel smartphone app.
Another way to go about linking your NIN to your Airtel line is to use the MyAirtel app. Aside from buying airtime and topping up data, you can also link your NIN using the MyAirtel app. If you don’t have it on your device, download it from the Apple App Store or GooglePlayStore.
Once you’ve installed the MyAirtel app on your phone, follow these steps to link your NIN:
- Login to the MyAirtel app with your details
- On the homepage user interface, check under “Quick Actions”, and select “Submit ID”. Kindly note that this option has an NIMC icon on it.
- Key in your 11-digit NIN and follow subsequent prompts.
- Airtel will then send you a message that your NIN has been linked successfully.
3. Using the NIMC ID App
Another alternative to the use of a code for linking NIN to Airtel is the use of the NIMC ID app. Here are the steps required below:
- Head to Google Play Store, or Apple Store to download the NIMC Mobile ID app
- Input your 11-digit NIN
- Enter the OTP sent to you for verification
- Click on the option labeled “My Devices”
- Key in your phone number, followed by the OTP, and then confirm.
Conclusion
With the above-elucidated steps, any Nigerian can link their NIN To their Airtel line.
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