Can I cancel my Airtel Nigeria subscription online via the website?

There is no direct cancellation page on the Airtel Nigeria website. Cancellation is done via USSD code (*121#), SMS (text STOP to 312 or 141), the My Airtel app, or by calling customer care on 111.

Will I get a refund after cancelling?

Airtel Nigeria's payments are generally non-refundable. The exception is if Airtel itself cancels a service, in which case a pro-rata refund for the unused period is issued. Under Nigerian regulations effective March 2026, failed purchases where no value was received must be refunded within 30 seconds.

Can I still use the service after cancelling?

Access typically continues until the end of the current billing period. For per-session or daily services, access may stop immediately upon cancellation.

How do I reactivate my Airtel subscription after cancelling?

Dial *121# and select 'My Number', then choose 'Reactivate' and follow the on-screen prompts. You can also visit the nearest Airtel shop or call customer care on 111.

How do I stop unwanted third-party subscription charges on my Airtel line?

Text STOP to 2442 to activate Do Not Disturb (DND), which blocks promotional and third-party subscription messages. You can also dial *121# and navigate to 'Stop Services' to see and cancel individual third-party subscriptions.

How far in advance should I cancel to avoid being charged again?

Cancel at least 48 hours before your current plan's expiry date to avoid an automatic renewal charge. Airtel sends an SMS notification before auto-renewal; you can cancel during that window.

Hoe Airtel Mobile Nigeria opzeggen (2026)

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Dial the Airtel USSD code

On your Airtel Nigeria line, open your phone dialer and dial *121# then press the call button. This launches the Airtel self-service menu.

Select 'Manage My Account'

From the USSD menu, select the option labelled 'Manage My Account' or 'Stop Services' by typing the corresponding number and pressing Send/OK.

Choose 'My Subscriptions'

Select 'My Subscriptions' (or 'Opt-Out from services') from the sub-menu to view all active recurring subscriptions on your line.

Select the subscription to cancel

A list of active subscriptions will appear. Type the number corresponding to the subscription you wish to cancel and press Send/OK.

Disable auto-renewal or confirm cancellation

Select 'Stop Auto Renewal' or 'Cancel Subscription' from the options shown, then confirm when prompted. You will receive an SMS confirmation that the subscription has been cancelled.

Alternative: send SMS to stop

If the USSD flow does not show a specific subscription, you can text STOP to 312 (for data bundles) or STOP to 141 (to cancel daily auto-renewal). For third-party promotional services, text STOP to 2442 to activate Do Not Disturb.

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