What is Airtel prepaid recharge and how does it work?
Airtel prepaid mobile recharge online covers daily data, unlimited calls, SMS, and OTT plans across validity options. Compare plans by price and data, then recharge your Airtel number with Bajaj Pay.
In Summary
Airtel prepaid recharge covers everything from single-day data top-ups to yearly unlimited 5G plans, paid through Bajaj Pay on the Bajaj Finance app or website. Prices range from Rs. 22 for a 1-day 1GB pack to Rs. 3,999 for a full year of unlimited 5G data.
- Unlimited 5G plans start at Rs. 199 for 28 days and go up to Rs. 3,999 for a full year with 2.5GB/day.
- Popular 84-day plans include Rs. 979 (2GB/day) and Rs. 1,798 (3GB/day), both with unlimited local, STD & roaming calls.
- Daily data packs start at just Rs. 22 for 1GB, ideal for short-term top-ups.
- Eligible users can also earn cashback up to a pre-approved limit on Bajaj Pay.
You can recharge Airtel prepaid through the Bajaj Pay section on the Bajaj Finance app or website. Both let you browse plans, choose one, and pay in a few steps.
About Airtel
Airtel is the brand name of Bharti Airtel Limited, one of India's largest telecom operators. Founded on 7 July 1995 by Sunil Bharti Mittal and headquartered in New Delhi, it provides mobile, broadband, DTH, and enterprise services, with a wireless and wireline subscriber base of around 364 million in India as of February 2026.
When you recharge through Bajaj Pay, the Bharat Connect payments platform on Bajaj Finance, you are paying Airtel directly, not a third party. This keeps your recharge tied to your actual Airtel number and account.
What is Airtel prepaid recharge and how does it work?
An Airtel recharge lets prepaid users renew their mobile service by adding validity, data, voice calling, SMS, or bundled entertainment through Bajaj Pay, the Bharat Connect-enabled payments platform on Bajaj Finance. With Airtel prepaid recharge online, browse plans by usage, pay digitally, and the benefits land on your number shortly after.
Eligible users may also earn cashback up to a pre-approved limit on meeting the applicable payment criteria for a given offer. To check live offers, open the Bajaj Finance app and verify your number with an OTP before recharging.
Best Airtel unlimited 84-day recharge plans
For users who want to recharge less often, Airtel's 84-day plans offer roughly three months of validity in a single payment, with data ranging from a fixed monthly allowance to full unlimited 5G access.
| Price (Rs. ) | Calls | Data | Extra Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 469 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | (SMS-based) | 900 SMS + Adobe Express Premium |
| 899 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 1.5GB/day | Free Hellotunes |
| 979 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 2GB/day | Aha Premium + 18 OTTs on Airtel Xstream Play |
| 1,029 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 2GB/day | JioHotstar Mobile for 3 months |
| 1,199 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 2.5GB/day | Amazon Prime Lite |
| 1,729 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 2GB/day | Netflix Basic |
| 1,798 | Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls | 3GB/day | Netflix Basic |
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Airtel unlimited 5G plans
These plans pair unlimited voice calling with 5G-speed data, ranging from short 28-day cycles to full annual validity, and are the most searched category of Airtel recharge.
Price (Rs. ) Calls Data Validity Extra Benefit 199 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2GB 28 days Adobe Express Premium 219 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 3GB 28 days Adobe Express Premium 299 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 1GB/day 28 days Adobe Express Premium 319 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 1.5GB/day 1 month Google One 349 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 1.5GB/day 28 days Unlimited 5G Data 355 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 25GB 30 days Adobe Express Premium 379 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2GB/day 1 month Google One (Full Month) 399 Unlimited calls 2.5GB/day 28 days JioHotstar Mobile for 28 days 409 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2.5GB/day 28 days Aha Premium + 18 OTTs on Airtel Xstream Play 429 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2.5GB/day 1 month Unlimited 5G Data 449 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 4GB/day 28 days Unlimited 5G Data (Ultimate Maxx Data) 489 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 6GB 77 days Adobe Express Premium 548 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 7GB 84 days Adobe Express Premium 579 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 1.5GB/day 56 days Adobe Express Premium 589 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 50GB 30 days Adobe Express Premium 598 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2GB/day 28 days Netflix Basic 609 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 60GB 1 month Adobe Express Premium 619 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 1.5GB/day 60 days Adobe Express Premium 649 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2GB/day 56 days Unlimited 5G Data 838 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 3GB/day 56 days Amazon Prime Lite 1,849 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls — (SMS-based) 365 days 3,600 SMS + Adobe Express Premium 2,249 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 30GB 365 days Adobe Express Premium 3,599 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2GB/day 365 days Unlimited 5G Data 3,999 Unlimited local, STD & roaming calls 2.5GB/day 365 days Unlimited 5G Data With Airtel Prepaid, enjoy unlimited Airtel 5G Plans at Wi-Fi-like speeds on all 5G-enabled handsets.
Airtel data and entertainment packs
These are data-only add-ons none of them bundle voice calling or SMS. They're best used as a top-up alongside an existing plan that already covers calls, or for short-term data needs like travel.
Price (Rs. ) Data Validity Notes 22 1GB 1 day — 26 1.5GB 1 day Bestseller 33 2GB 1 day Bestseller 39 3GB/day 3 days Trending 49 Unlimited 1 day Best value 77 5GB 7 days Extra 1GB on Thanks App 99 Unlimited 2 days — 100 6GB 30 days Cricket Pack — JioHotstar Mobile for 1 month 161 12GB 30 days — 200 30GB 28 days Aha Premium + 18 OTTs on Airtel Xstream Play 279 30GB 1 month 19 OTTs + 30GB — Netflix Basic 361 50GB 30 days — Talktime top-up plans
These vouchers add pure talktime only, with no data or SMS included, meant for users who already have a data plan active and just need calling balance.
Price (Rs. ) Talktime Credited 10 Rs. 7.47 120 Rs. 98.69 500 Rs. 423.73 1,000 Rs. 847.46 5,000 Rs. 4,237.29 International roaming and other plans
These packs activate roaming and bundle data, minutes, and SMS for travel to the US, UK, Europe, Gulf, Asia, and Africa, priced by data volume and trip length.
Price (Rs. ) Data Validity Details 118 — 28 days Roaming activation; free incoming SMS; data/voice/outgoing SMS at standard charges 698 1GB 1 day 100 mins IC+OG, 10 SMS 699 2GB — USA, Europe, Gulf, Asia, Africa & more 998 4GB 5 days 150 mins IC+OG, 20 SMS 1,298 6GB 10 days 200 mins IC+OG, 20 SMS 2,998 10GB 30 days 300 mins IC+OG, 20 SMS 4,999 7GB abroad + 2.5GB/day in India — Abroad: 100 mins IC+OG, 200 outgoing SMS, free incoming SMS. In India: unlimited calls, 100 SMS/day In-flight roaming add-ons are also available on select international routes: Rs. 196 for 250MB, Rs. 295 for 500MB, and Rs. 595 for 1GB, each with 100 minutes outgoing calls and 100 SMS, no incoming calls. Check covered flights at airtel.in/IR.
Does Bajaj Finance offer cashback on Airtel prepaid recharge?
Yes. Airtel recharge on Bajaj Pay, the Bharat Connect payments platform on Bajaj Finance, can earn eligible users cashback up to a pre-approved limit. This applies when you meet the specific payment criteria set for a given offer, and offers change periodically, so check the exact value and conditions inside the Bajaj Finance app before recharging.
You can also collect Bajaj Coins on the app, which can later be redeemed against future bill payments. Open the Bajaj Finance app and verify your number with an OTP to see live cashback offers on your next Airtel recharge.
How do I recharge my Airtel prepaid plan online?
- Open the Bajaj Finance app or visit bajajFinance.in and log in.
- Go to "Bills and Recharges" and select "Mobile Recharge."
- Select Airtel as your operator and enter your prepaid mobile number.
- Browse the available plans and select the one that suits your usage.
- Review the recharge amount before confirming.
- Choose a payment method: UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking and complete the transaction for an instant Bharat Connect receipt.
Never share your UPI PIN with anyone.
Prepaid mobile recharge plans by other operators
You can also recharge other operators through Bajaj Pay, the Bharat Connect-enabled payments platform on Bajaj Finance: Vi prepaid recharge online, Jio prepaid recharge online, BSNL prepaid recharge.
Why recharge Airtel prepaid on Bajaj Finance?
Airtel recharge on Bajaj Finance offers a straightforward payment experience with clear, checkable benefits at every step.
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Payment modes | 5 options: UPI, debit card, credit card, net banking, e-wallet |
| Confirmation | Email and SMS sent immediately after successful payment |
| Failed transactions | Amount reversed within 2–3 working days, excluding applicable taxes |
| Cashback | Available up to a pre-approved limit on eligible transactions |
Airtel prepaid customer care: helpline numbers
For Airtel recharge assistance and service-related queries, contact 121 for customer support and 198 for complaints and grievance redressal.
| Number | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 121 | Customer care for service, recharge, billing, and account-related assistance |
| 198 | Complaint registration and grievance support |
If you have misplaced or forgotten your login credentials, contact Airtel customer care for assistance.
How do I get and activate a new Airtel prepaid SIM?
Getting a SIM: visit an Airtel store with valid ID and address proof, choose a plan, and complete KYC on the spot — or order online through the Airtel website or Thanks App, schedule a doorstep KYC appointment, and an Airtel representative will deliver and activate your SIM.
Activating a new SIM: insert the SIM, send "SIM" plus the 20-digit SIM card number by SMS to 121, reply "1" to the confirmation SMS, then respond "1" again on the automated verification call. Alternatively, dial 59059 and follow the automated instructions.
Check other Airtel plans and offers
| Airtel data plans | Airtel SMS plans | Airtel postpaid plans |
| Airtel Rs. 149 plan | Airtel Rs. 1,499 plan | Airtel Rs. 199 plan |
| Airtel Rs. 161 plan | Airtel Rs. 509 plan | Airtel Rs. 1,798 plan |
Prepaid mobile recharge plans by other operators
Users can conveniently recharge numbers from multiple telecom operators through Bajaj Pay, the Bharat Connect-enabled payments platform on Bajaj Finance, including:
| Vi prepaid recharge online | Jio prepaid recharge online | BSNL prepaid recharge |
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Frequently asked questions
Use the Airtel website, app, or third-party apps like Bajaj Finance with the BBPS platform to recharge for 3G, 4G, or 5G packs.
Monthly recharges are required for uninterrupted service.
Airtel data add-on packs give you a data of 6GB for 1 day at Rs. 49. You can also recharge for data add-on as per your data needs from the other data plans offered by Airtel.
If this happens to you, just wait for 2 or 3 days, as the amount gets refunded to your account after 2 to 3 days.
In case the recharge is completed, the benefits get added to the respective number so it cannot be reversed.
On the scratch card you can find a 16 digit code
Dial this: *121*<16 Digit Code># to complete the recharge.
Open the Bajaj Finance app and select ‘MOBILE RECHARGE’. Then select your service provider and choose a plan of your choice and make the payment to complete upgrading your recharge plan.
Yes, you can extend specific aspects of your Airtel prepaid plan:
- Validity: Recharge with a plan offering longer validity than your current plan.
- Balance: Any balance from your previous plan will carry forward to the new plan.
- Data: Some recharge plans offer data rollover benefits, allowing unused data from the previous month to be carried forward. Check the specific plan details.
Airtel offers a grace period of 3 days after your plan expires. During this period, you can receive incoming calls and SMS, but outgoing calls, data, and other services will be suspended. Recharge before the grace period ends to avoid service disruption.
No, you don't necessarily need to recharge every month. Your plan validity determines how long your services remain active. You can recharge before your plan expires to avoid service disruptions or choose a plan with longer validity.
Yes, Bajaj Finance also provides other recharge services such as:
Yes, Bajaj Finance also provides other bill payment services such as:
- Postpaid bill payment
- Broadband bill payment
- Education fee payment
- Landline bill payment
- Electricity bill - UPPCL, NBPDCL, TNEB, etc.
