How to Stop Airtel Airtime Deduction Automatically (2025 Fix)

How to Stop Airtel Airtime Deduction Automatically (2025 Fix)

Is your Airtel airtime disappearing without reason? This 2025 guide explains how to stop Airtel automatic deductions caused by value-added services, background apps, or unwanted subscriptions.

Why Is Airtel Deducting My Airtime?

Many Airtel users complain of airtime disappearing without warning. Common reasons include:

• Unwanted VAS (Value Added Services) like caller tunes, games, news, etc.
• Background data usage by your apps
• Automatic renewal of data or social bundles
• Subscriptions you never knowingly activated

Luckily, you can stop this in less than 5 minutes.

Step 1: Stop All Unwanted Airtel Subscriptions (USSD)

Use Airtel’s universal code to view and cancel active services.

Code:

*305#

Then follow these steps:

1. Dial *305#
2. Select "My Active Services"
3. Cancel any service you didn’t authorize
4. Confirm via SMS

Do this regularly as some services reactivate themselves.

 

Step 2: Use *121# Smart Services Menu

You can also use the Airtel Smart Services portal.

Steps:

Dial *121# > Select 5 (My Account) > Select 3 (Stop Service)

Cancel services like:

• Games
• News alerts
• Betting tips
• Caller tunes
• Health tips
• Horoscope

Step 3: Turn Off Automatic Data Renewal

Sometimes, your data plans auto-renew and deduct airtime unexpectedly.

Code to Stop Auto-Renewal:

Dial *312# > Choose "Data Plan" > Select "Cancel Auto Renewal"

Or:

Send “STOP” to 312

You’ll receive a confirmation SMS that auto-renewal has been turned off.

Step 4: Disable Background Data Usage (Android Users)

A lot of airtime disappears due to hidden background browsing or app updates.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings > Network > Data Usage
2. Tap each app using mobile data
3. Disable "Background data"

Or simply enable Data Saver from quick settings.

Step 5: Use Airtel Thanks App to Monitor Deductions

The Airtel Thanks App gives you:

• Real-time transaction history
• Active bundles and their expiry
• Ability to opt out of services in-app

It's free and works without data when on Airtel.

Bonus: Call Airtel Customer Care

Still confused?
Call 111 or chat with an agent via:

• Airtel Nigeria Website
• Airtel Facebook Page
• Twitter/X: @AirtelNigeria

Ask to remove all chargeable services.

Final Thoughts

Airtel airtime deductions are usually the result of background services or silent subscriptions. With the tips above, you can regain full control of your balance and avoid losing money in 2025.

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