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| How to Schedule Auto Recharge & Data Renewal on Airtel Line (2025 Method) |
In 2025, Airtel Nigeria has made it easy to automatically recharge airtime or renew data bundles without manual input. Whether you're tired of missing out on your favorite shows due to expired data or you want your airtime to always stay topped up, Airtel’s Auto Recharge & Auto Renewal features have you covered.
In this guide, you’ll learn how to set up auto-recharge using USSD, Airtel Thanks App, and bank apps, plus how to enable auto-renewal for data bundles to avoid service interruptions.
What is Airtel Auto Recharge?
Airtel Auto Recharge allows you to automatically load airtime or renew data at a specific time or when your balance runs low. This is especially helpful if you:
- Forget to recharge on time
- Use data frequently
- Need continuous airtime for business or work
Method 1: Schedule Auto Recharge Using Airtel Thanks App
- Download or open the Airtel Thanks App
- Log in using your Airtel number
- Tap “Recharge” on the home screen
- Enter the recharge amount and payment method (card or bank)
- Tap “Schedule” or “Auto Recharge”
- Select:
- Frequency: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
- Time: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
- Confirm to activate
Make sure your card is linked for recurring payments.
Method 2: Enable Auto-Renewal When Buying Data
When subscribing to any Airtel data plan:
- Dial
*312# - Select your preferred data bundle
- When prompted:
- Choose option 1: “Auto-Renew”
- (To buy without auto-renewal, choose 2)
Once enabled, Airtel will automatically renew the plan when it expires — as long as you have sufficient airtime or wallet balance.
Method 3: Use Bank Apps (e.g., GTBank, Opay, PalmPay)
Most mobile banking apps now support Airtel auto-recharge:
- Open your bank app (e.g., GTWorld, Opay, PalmPay)
- Navigate to Airtime Recharge > Auto Recharge
- Choose Airtel as the network
- Enter your Airtel number
- Set recharge amount and frequency (e.g., ₦500 weekly)
- Save & authorize
Your bank card or wallet will be debited automatically at the set time.
Benefits of Airtel Auto Recharge
- Never run out of airtime or data
- Ideal for remote workers, students, and small business owners
- Reduces stress of last-minute recharges
- Works with both prepaid and family lines
How to Cancel Auto Renewal or Auto Recharge
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For data plans:
Dial*312#> Choose “Data Plan” > “Manage Plan” > “Cancel Auto Renewal” -
On Airtel Thanks App:
Go to “My Plans” > Tap the plan > Toggle Auto-Renew OFF -
On bank app:
Go to Auto Services > Airtime > Cancel
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