According to market research, it’s concluded that Indian smartphone users usually prefer prepaid plans over postpaid ones. Due to such an inclination toward prepaid plans, the need to check the plan’s validity, data or talk time remaining, etc., arises. The Indian telecom market is pretty much divided between Airtel and Reliance Jio. The remaining customer base is acquired by Vi and BSNL. Among these, Airtel offers the easiest way to check the action plans and their validity with its unique recharge app for mobile.

With Airtel, you can recharge, view various prepaid plans, and check your data balance all in one place. Airtel Thanks works as a recharge app for mobile. It can be downloaded from Google Play Store for Android phones and the iOS store for Apple phone users. 

Different ways to check active plan on Airtel number

There are many easy ways to check details for your Airtel number. Let’s discuss in detail for better understanding.

USSD codes

If you are not a smartphone user, you can use this method to track your balance. You need to dial the USSD code and hit the call button to check your balance. Smartphone users can use USSD codes too.

  • *123# – This USSD code is used to check the actual balance along with the validity of your active plan. It also tells when your next recharge is due. The pop up also includes to navigate forward by pressing 1, 2, 3, 4 to know other balances, offers, etc. 
  • *121# – Allows you to check your data balance for your 3G and 4G numbers. It also includes options like change language, new offers, my offers, my account info, recharge, DTH, payments bank, etc. Each option is assigned a number which you can enter in the text box for a response.

Airtel Thanks app

For a smartphone user, the Airtel Thanks app is the easiest way to check their balance and action plan. Just download this recharge app for mobile from Google Play Store or iOS store. 

  • Register yourself with the app using your Airtel number. Do ensure you have an active internet connection to use the app.
  • Right on the home page, on the top, you will see a column with a header Prepaid | 720xxxxxxx. (The 720xxxxxxx represents your 10-digit mobile number) You can refer to this as recharge dashboard. 
  • The dashboard includes the daily data balance left, the validity of your active plan, and talk time for your number. The dashboard also has Recharge Now button. The button directs users to a recharge page where they can view all available data and talk time plans. 
  • You can also just tap anywhere on the dashboard. You will be redirected to a page detailing your data balance, number of SMSes left, active plan, and its validity. 
  • If you have multiple Airtel numbers, you can add more by using ‘Manage account’ section just below the dashboard. 

If you have a postpaid Airtel number and want to check your monthly data usage, you can use Airtel’s web application called Airtel Self-care. Here, you can check your postpaid usage. The report includes talk time, SMS, data balance for a billing cycle. It is quite easy to manage multiple accounts with the portal. Additionally, you can also change your broadband, postpaid, or DTH plan instantly! You can also use the Airtel Thanks app for checking your postpaid bill and usage.

USSD codes

If you are not a smartphone user, you can use this method to track your balance. You need to dial the USSD code and hit the call button to check your balance. Smartphone users can use USSD codes too.

  • *123# – This USSD code is used to check the actual balance along with the validity of your active plan. It also tells when your next recharge is due. The pop up also includes to navigate forward by pressing 1, 2, 3, 4 to know other balances, offers, etc. 
  • *121# – Allows you to check your data balance for your 3G and 4G numbers. It also includes options like change language, new offers, my offers, my account info, recharge, DTH, payments bank, etc. Each option is assigned a number which you can enter in the text box for a response.

If you have a postpaid Airtel number and want to check your monthly data usage, you can use Airtel’s web application called Airtel Self-care. Here, you can check your postpaid usage. The report includes talk time, SMS, data balance for a billing cycle. It is quite easy to manage multiple accounts with the portal. Additionally, you can also change your broadband, postpaid, or DTH plan instantly! 

Ways to check active plan on Jio number

  • You can use the MyJio app for checking the real time usage details, along with active plan etc. This recharge app for mobile is one of the ways to check details about your plan and offers. 
  • Visit Jio.com and login using your registered number. You can check your active plan and its validity. 

If you are an Airtel or Jio user, the easiest way to check the details of your plan is by downloading their recharge apps. Make sure you have enough storage space available with an active internet connection in your smartphone to use these apps. 

The Airtel Thanks app is not limited to recharge and payment of postpaid bills. You can do cloud storage, watch live TV, earn OTT subscriptions, pay your utility bills, recharge FASTag, use Airtel wallet and UPI, and do so much more with the app! Switch to Airtel today to enjoy the benefits!