How to Stop Airtel Airtime Deduction Automatically (2025 Guide)
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| How to Stop Airtel Airtime Deduction Automatically (2025 Guide) |
Tired of losing your airtime without reason? This updated 2025 guide shows you how to stop Airtel airtime deductions caused by VAS, subscriptions, and background services—step-by-step.
Why Is Airtel Deducting My Airtime?
There are several reasons your Airtel line may be losing airtime unexpectedly:
- You subscribed to Value Added Services (VAS) unknowingly
- You activated auto-renewal on a data or call plan
- You clicked on ads or popups that triggered subscriptions
- You received SMS from 3rd party services charging daily/weekly fees
But don’t worry—you can stop all of them today with the simple methods below.
Method 1: Use Airtel USSD Code to Cancel All Subscriptions
This is the fastest way to stop unwanted deductions.
USSD Code:
*305#
Steps:
- Dial
*305# - Select "Stop My Services" or similar option
- Choose the services you want to cancel
- Confirm cancellation
This stops all 3rd-party VAS and content subscriptions instantly.
Method 2: Text “STOP” to 2442 (DND Service)
The Do-Not-Disturb (DND) service helps block promotional and subscription SMS.
Text:
Send “STOP” to 2442
You’ll receive a confirmation SMS that you have opted out of unsolicited services.
This prevents future charges from unwanted SMS-based services.
Method 3: Stop Auto-Renewal for Data or Voice Plans
Auto-renewal charges you when your data or plan expires. To stop it:
To cancel current data auto-renewal:
- Dial
*312# - Select “Data Plans”
- Choose “Manage Data” > “Cancel Auto-renewal”
You'll get a confirmation that auto-renewal has been deactivated.
Method 4: Use Airtel Thanks App
The Airtel Thanks App allows you to manage subscriptions.
Steps:
- Open the app
- Go to "Manage Services"
- View all active services
- Tap “Unsubscribe” or “Deactivate” for each one
This is useful if you’re subscribed to multiple things at once.
Method 5: Contact Airtel Customer Care
Still losing airtime?
- Call 111 (from your Airtel line)
- Explain your issue clearly
- Ask the agent to help you deactivate all paid services on your line
You can also chat with Airtel support on the Airtel Nigeria Website.
Final Thoughts
In 2025, Airtel gives you multiple tools to stop airtime deductions — but you must take action. Whether through USSD, SMS, or the Airtel Thanks App, you can take full control of your line and keep your airtime safe.
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