The Airtel-NIN linking url has been deactivated, but don’t worry, here are other methods you can use to link your Airtel phone number to your National Identification Number (NIN).
Via *996# USSD code
- Dia *996# on the Airtel line you wish to register
- Enter “2” to submit your NIN
- Enter your 11-digit NIN or VNIN and click submit
You can dial *346*3*NIN*121097# to get a Virtual National Identity Number (VNIN) or use the NIMC app to generate a Virtual NIN
Wait for a confirmation message such as, “Your NIN is valid and has been verified. Thanks for choosing Airtel”
Via NIMC App
- Download the NIMC app and setup the access passcode
- On the homepage, click on “Linked Numbers” and click the “+” icon
- Enter your Airtel phone number and press Next
- An OTP will be sent to your Airtel line for verification, enter it and confirm.
You should get a message that you have successfully linked your NIN to your AIRTEL line.
To use NIMC app for the linking, this video should be your guide.
Using Airtel Selfcare App
- Download My Airtel app from app store
- Enter your phone number to request OTP
- Your phone number will automatically detect the OTP, if not enter it manually, this will give you access to your account details
- On the homepage, click on “Submit ID” icon to link your line to your NIN.
Note: The last time we checked this option (Friday, May 17, 2024), this option was not working. If could be due to network issue. If it persists, use another method that is working perfectly.
Via Airtel outlet
If you are unable to validate your information or if you are having difficulty doing it yourself, it is advisable to visit any of the Airtel showrooms near you.
I bought my airtel line and it was linked to my NIN. But to my greatest surprise, it only worked for just 3days and it barred. What is really happening to the line or the network? Please, kindly do something on it.
I registered with my nin,I used it for two days and it was barred…I don’t understand what’s going on
I bought a sim card from one of your agents, on linking it with with my NIN, he linked two more lines which am not aware of, and didn’t buy.
So I want to unlink those two lines that was registered with my NIN…
I have link My Airtel line to nin but Airtel still blocked my line for the pass one and half months now,any time I’m trying to make calls I keep on hearing that all the facilities to make this call have been withdrawn,so what should i do
I linked my two Airtel lines and i was told that it was successful. But later after three months of usage. My 07014438877 was bared, all i did to unbarr the line is to no avail, what do i do?
I have done mine but still not working,08081327970 my number
I am unable to Link my Airtel with my Sim.
I don’t understand what is happening?Ve been linked nin to my sim I don’t know what is happening.
IAM unable to my Airtel line to NIN
I am unable to My NiN Link