How to Link Your NIN to Your Airtel Line in 4 Easy Steps

If you are an Airtel subscriber in Nigeria, you may have received a message from the network provider asking you to link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your phone line.

This is part of the government’s directive to all telecom operators to update their customers’ records with their NINs. Failure to do so may result in the deactivation of your line.

But do you can link your NIN to your phone number without leaving the confort of your home?

How to Link Your NIN to Your Airtel Number

Don’t worry, linking your NIN to your Airtel line is not a difficult process. In fact, there are four ways you can do it and I will show you how it is done in this blog post.

How to Link NIN to Airtel Using USSD Code

This is the easiest and fastest way to link your NIN to your Airtel line. Simply dial *121*1# from your Airtel phone and follow the prompts. You will be asked to enter your 11-digit NIN and confirm it.

Once you do that, you will receive a confirmation message that your NIN has been successfully linked to your line.

How to Link NIN to Airtel Online

Another way to link your NIN to your Airtel line is to use the online portal at https://www.airtel.com.ng/nin. You will need to register or log in with your phone number and OTP. Then, you will see a form where you can enter your NIN and other details.

After submitting the form, you will receive a confirmation message that your NIN has been successfully linked to your line.

How to Link NIN to Airtel Using NIMC App

If you have the NIMC mobile app on your phone, you can also use it to link your NIN to your line. Just open the app and tap on the menu icon at the top left corner. Then, tap on “NIN Linking” and enter your NIN and other details.

After submitting, you will receive a confirmation message that your NIN has been successfully linked to your line.

How to Link NIN to Airtel via SMS

The last option is to use the SMS option, you can link your NIN to your Airtel line by sending your 11-digit NIN to 121. After verifying your information, you will receive a confirmation message that your NIN has been successfully linked to your line.

These are the four ways you can link your NIN to your Airtel line without any stress. So, don’t delay, link your NIN today and enjoy uninterrupted service from Airtel.