How to Buy Data on Airtel (New USSD Code 2025)

Airtel Nigeria introduced a unified USSD code to make data purchases easier and faster.
The new Airtel data purchase code is *312#.

This code replaces older data codes like *141#, *154#, and *123#.

How to Buy Data on Airtel Using the New USSD Code

Follow these simple steps:

1. Dial *312#

Open your phone dialer and press:

*312#

2. Select “1 – Data Plans”

You will see options like:

• Daily/Weekly Bundles
• Monthly Bundles
• Mega Plans
• Social Bundles
• YouTube Packs

3. Choose Your Preferred Data Plan

Depending on your option, you can buy:

• ₦50 – ₦100 daily bundles
• 1GB – 6GB weekly bundles
• 1.5GB – 40GB monthly bundles
• Mega plans up to 260GB

4. Select “Self” or “Buy for Others”

You can choose:

• Self (your Airtel line)
• Third Party (another number)

5. Confirm Payment

The system deducts the amount from your Airtel airtime balance.

Codes for Buying Airtel Data (Quick Shortcuts)

Here are the quickest Airtel USSD shortcuts:

Action	USSD Code
Buy Data (Main Menu)	*312#
Buy Daily or Weekly Plan	3121#
Buy Monthly Plan	3122#
Social Media Plans	3123#
YouTube Bundles	3124#
Buy Data for Another Airtel User	312Amount*RecipientNumber#
Check Data Balance	*323#

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How to Buy Data for Another Airtel Number

To send data to friends or family:

Option 1: USSD Code

Dial:

➤ *312Amount*RecipientNumber#

Example:
To buy ₦500 data for 08012345678:

➤ *312500*08012345678#

Option 2: Menu Method

• Dial *312#
• Select 1 – Data Plans
• Choose a plan
• Select “Buy for Others”

Popular Airtel Data Plans (2025)

Daily & Weekly Bundles

• 100MB – ₦100
• 200MB – ₦200
• 1GB – ₦350 (1 day)
• 1.5GB – ₦500 (7 days)
• 6GB – ₦1,500 (7 days)

Monthly Plans

• 1.5GB – ₦1,000
• 2GB – ₦1,200
• 3GB – ₦1,500
• 4.5GB – ₦2,000
• 10GB – ₦3,000
• 20GB – ₦5,000

Mega Plans

• 40GB – ₦10,000
• 75GB – ₦15,000
• 120GB – ₦20,000
• 260GB – ₦30,000

How to Check Airtel Data Balance

Dial:

➤ *323#

You will receive an SMS with your current data balance.

Final Thoughts

Airtel’s new USSD code *312# makes it easier to buy data, send data, and browse data plans on any device—no internet required.
Whether you’re buying daily, weekly, monthly, or mega bundles, this guide gives you everything you need.