When you run out of mobile data (on a prepaid Airtel connection), Airtel offers an emergency data loan (also called “internet/data advance”) feature. This allows you to borrow a small amount of data immediately, then the cost is adjusted from your next recharge.
The idea is simple: instead of waiting until you recharge, you get a quick boost so your connectivity doesn’t break mid-task (streaming, browsing, messaging, etc.).
Airtel Data Loan Number / USSD Code
There is no fixed “number” like a mobile number for the data loan; it works via a USSD code. Here are the main ones used currently in India:
- Dial
*567*3#from your Airtel prepaid number and follow the prompts to avail a 1 GB data loan. - Dial
*141*567#– this code is also listed for “internet/data loan” services for Airtel. - Some sources mention
*345#for borrowing smaller data amounts (200 MB / 500 MB) for other regions.
So essentially, the “Airtel Data Loan number” in common parlance is the USSD code(s) you dial to request the loan.
How to Use It — Step by Step
Here’s a simplified guide to avail the data loan:
- From your Airtel (prepaid) mobile, open the dialer.
- Dial
*567*3#(or*141*567#) and press call. - You will see options or prompts on screen — choose to “Avail Data Loan” or confirm the request.
- Once confirmed, the data is added instantly to your existing data balance for the rest of the day (i.e. until midnight).
- To “repay”, Airtel deducts the borrowed data amount from your next data pack recharge.
Note: If you have unused data left in your usual plan, sometimes the app or code might inform you that you are ineligible for the loan.
How to Get Airtel 1 GB Data Loan
Here are the common methods reported:
| Method | What to Do |
|---|---|
| USSD code | Dial *567*3# from your Airtel number. You’ll see option(s) to request 1 GB data. |
| Alternate USSD / Code | Some sources mention dialing *141*567# to get data loan options. |
| Via Airtel Thanks app | In the app, search for “data loan” and follow prompts to request 1 GB. The data is added instantly. |
Validity, Limits & Condition
Here are key points you should know before using it:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Loan Size | Mostly 1 GB in India via *567*3#. |
| Validity | The borrowed data is valid only until 11:59 PM (same day) — it does not roll over. |
| Repayment | Repaid via the next recharge/data pack you purchase. |
| Eligibility | You must be an active prepaid user; you can’t take another loan until the previous one is settled. |
| Restrictions | Some sources say you may need a few months of usage history or clear dues. |
Also, note that the feature is meant for prepaid connections. Postpaid plans may not support this kind of “data advance” in the same way.
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Tips & Cautions
- Always check via Airtel’s official channels (Airtel Thanks app or website) if these codes are working in your circle — telecom services sometimes vary by region.
- Because the borrowed data is deducted later, using it unnecessarily may reduce your future data. Use only when really needed.
- Beware of scam messages claiming “Click this link to get data loan” — those may be malicious.
- If you try the USSD and it doesn’t work, it might be disabled in your area — check with Airtel customer care.