How to Check BSNL and Airtel Prepaid Balance, Remaining Data and Validity | Step-by-Step Guide

BSNL or Airtel balance check can be perform by any customer who has an active BSNL and Airtel prepaid recharge plan. If you want to find out details related to your current balance, remaining data allowance, and how long your pack will remain valid, you can do so with or without access to the Internet. 

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes let you check your balance on your feature phone and using a smartphone will let you check your balance using the company’s official app and also provides additional information related to your active plan.

If you have a feature phone, doing a BSNL or Airtel balance check is as simple as tapping a few buttons on your keypad.

You can perform the same action on a smartphone, but if you want more information, you can download the official BSNL Selfcare app and Airtel Thanks app to view details of your plan and your account.

How to Check BSNL Balance using USSD Code?

Follow These Steps :

1. Launch the dialler or phone application on your smartphone.
2. Type *123*1# using your smartphone’s keypad. 
3. Now press the call button to transmit the USSD code.
4. View your balance details and enter additional numbers to access additional information.
5. Start fresh and type *123*5# and press the call button to check your remaining data allowance.

How to Check Airtel Balance using USSD Code?

Follow These Steps :

1. Open the dialler or phone application on your smartphone or feature phone.
2. Type *123*10# using your smartphone’s keypad. 
3.  Press the call button to transmit the USSD code.
4.  View your balance details and enter additional numbers to access additional information.

How to Check BSNL Balance using BSNL Selfcare App?

Follow These Steps :

1. Download the BSNL Selfcare app from the App Store or the Google Play store.
2. Choose your language and tap Next.
3. Tap Register, fill in the form with your details.
4. Type your phone number and enter the OTP that you receive via SMS.
5. Observe the dashboard at the top of the screen to see your plan details.
6. You can tap the section to see more details such as current balance, available data, and validity of your existing pack.

How to Check Airtel Balance using Airtel Thanks App?

Follow These Steps :

1. Download the Airtel Thanks app from the App Store or the Google Play store.
2. Log in using your phone number.
3. Enter the OTP that you receive via SMS.
4. Tap on Services at the top left corner of the screen.
5. Now tap on your phone number to view details such as current balance, available data, and validity.

NOTE : You will be able to easily perform an Airtel balance check on your phone as long as you have basic cellular network connectivity or Internet access depending on what kind of phone you are using. Make sure to note the outgoing and incoming validity as well as available data allowance display on your phone in order to recharge your number once your existing pack ends.