These are the USSD codes and the Airtel recharge code in Sri Lanka. You will also note the Airtel data balance code here to check your balance. If these settings do not work then you will need to contact their help centre for assistance. These are the basic codes for the network and you can contact them for more information as well as assistance. Note that there are also USSD codes for Hutch, Dialog as well as Mobitel. Note also the basic APN settings for the Airtel mobile phone network in Sri Lanka.
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Airtel Sri Lanka USSD Codes
See some of the most common codes asked about in Sri Lanka from Airtel. See also the Airtel WiFi balance.
How to check my Airtel number in Sri Lanka
If you want to check what your phone identity is then there is a code to tell you this. People like to ask how to check my airtel number in Sri Lanka and this is how to check your number with the the USSD code which is #132# Type that into your keypad and press send and your telephone number for Airtel in Sri Lanka will tell you what you number is. Likewise see also the How to check Airtel data on here as well.
How to use your Airtel balance code in Sri Lanka
The Airtel balance code in Sri Lanka is also easy to remember. If you want to check your prepaid balance code then you type in *550# into your keypad and send. Airtel will then tell you your Airtel balance code for prepaid. If you are postpaid or on contract then to check your Airtel balance code is # Type that into your keypad and your postpaid Airtel balance code will be returned and tell you how much airtime you have. You can also see the Airtel data balance code listed here.
How to use the Airtel reload code
Noe the Airtel reload code has a trick to it. You have to type in *567#cardNumber# into your keypad and then press send. It will then reload your Airtel card with your new airtime. Thats as easy as you can reload your Airtel airtime card. Don’t forget the # in the front and then again a # after the airtime card number you are reloading. So yes that is your Airtel recharge code reloaded.
| Service | USSD Code | SMS |
| Owner Identity | #132# | |
| Balance ( Prepaid ) | *550# | |
| Balance ( Postpaid ) | # | |
| Reload card | *567#cardNumber# | |
| Customer care | Call to 555 |
Airtel Data Packages Code (Sri Lanka)
The Airtel USSD codes above will allow you to call customer care as well as allow you to reload your card. You can also check your balance be this prepaid as well as post paid accounts. The phone will also allow you to check your phone number if you dont remember it. These are the very basic USSD codes on the Airtel Sri Lanka network. You can also find the APN settings for Airtel Sri Lanka on this website.
Airtel data balance code
See here how to check your data balance:
| Airtel 2G Internet Data Balance Code | *123*10# |
| Airtel 3G Internet Data Balance Code | *123*11# |
| 3G/4G Internet Balance (SIM Internet Usage) Check Code | *121*51# then enter 4 and proceed. |
| Airtel Data Balance code | *121*2# OR Dial *121# and Enter 5 and Proceed |
Recharge Codes
The Airtel recharge code in Sri Lanka is further explained below. Now if you want to buy a data package that code is also here. The Airtel data packages code is shown below. This is at January 2024. See also Hutch Balance Code.
Airtel Sri Lanka Prepaid Rates
| Call | Data | SMS |
| Freedom Packs (59, 118, 179, 199, 399, 599 & 999) | ||
| Outgoing Rs. 0.50/Min | Local Data Rs. 0.10/MB | Outgoing Rs. 0.25 |
| Incoming Free | Incoming Free | |
| International Find Rates | International Rs. 5.00 | |
| Roaming Find Rates | Roaming Find Rates | |
| Other Packs | ||
| Outgoing Rs. 1.5/Min, Rs. 0.03/Sec | Local Data Rs. 0.30/MB | Outgoing Rs. 0.25 |
| Incoming Free | Incoming Free | |
| International Find Rates | International Rs. 5.00 | |
| Roaming Find Rates | Roaming Find Rates | |
Prepaid Rates
The prepaid rate for the Airtel recharge code in Sri Lanka are shown in the package listed above. The Freedom Packs as well as other packs are shown. These are the basic Airtel packs for use in Sri Lanka. There are other packs explained below. You will note how the data is calculated on these basic packs. There is no basic data package with these and you will pay per MB for your data.
Airtel Sri Lanka Data Package Code (Other)
| Validity | Reload | Package | ||
| Work from Home | ||||
| Access up to 30GB | 30 Days | Rs. 159 | *159# | Teams,Office 365,Zoom |
| Unlimited Access | 30 Days | Rs. 540 | *540# | Teams,Office 365 Zoom,Google Classroom |
| Social Media Packs | ||||
| Unlimited Access | 30 Days | Rs. 286 | *286# | Whatsapp,Facebook,YouTube,Messenger |
| Unlimited Data Plans | ||||
| 1 Mbps | 30 Days | Rs. 1399 | *1399# | Excluding Torrent app’s and website’s. |
| 2 Mbps | 30 Days | Rs. 2499 | *2499# | Excluding Torrent app’s and website’s. |
| 4 Mbps | 30 Days | Rs. 4699 | *4699# | Excluding Torrent app’s and website’s. |
Data Packages
The Airtel data packs are explained above. There is the work from home pack as well as the Social Media Pack and the Airtel data pack. The work from home pack is cheap but there is limited bandwidth with them. The Social Media pack has better bandwidth for those who like to watch Youtube videos. The bandwidth from YouTube is unlimited bandwidth. That makes more sense for those who are into watch videos for hours. The remainder are unlimited bandwidth plans. Note that they do not allow torrents on any of these plans. See How to recharge Airtel card on here.
Airtel Sri Lanka Freedom Packs
| Data | SMS | SMS | Validity | Cost | Dial | Unlimited Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited A to A & 75 Minutes A to O (Weekly Packs) | ||||||
| 1GB/day 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 1000 Airtel to Airtel SMS | 7 Days Validity | Rs. 179 | *179# | Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Messenger |
| Unlimited A to A & 50 Minutes A to O (Weekly Packs) | ||||||
| 1GB/day 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 1000 Airtel to Airtel SMS | 7 Days Validity | Rs. 118 | *118# | |
| Unlimited A to A & 25 Minutes A to O (Weekly Packs) | ||||||
| 300MB 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 1000 Airtel to Airtel SMS | 7 Days Validity | Rs. 59 | *59# | |
| Unlimited A to A & 300 Minutes A to O (4G Data Packs) | ||||||
| 2GB/day (60GB) 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 30 Days Validity | Rs. 999 | *999# | Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Messenger | |
| Unlimited A to A & 300 Minutes A to O (4G Data Packs) | ||||||
| 1GB/day (30GB) 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 1000 Airtel to Airtel SMS | 30 Days Validity | Rs. 599 | *599# | Facebook, Whatsapp, Youtube, Messenger |
| Unlimited A to A & 200 Minutes A to O (4G Data Packs) | ||||||
| 1GB/day (30GB) 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 1000 Airtel to Airtel SMS | 30 Days Validity | Rs. 399 | *399# | |
| Unlimited A to A & 100 Minutes A to O (4G Data Packs) | ||||||
| 1GB 4G Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 30 Days Validity | Rs. 199 | *199# | ||
| 4G Data can be used only on 4G network. Refer the Freedom pack rates for charges beyond the entitlement. Any additional Pack done during the ongoing validity of any of above Packs(excluding 199) will be effective after the expiry of the ongoing pack. However, customer can do any number of main account or data top up during pack validity. | ||||||
The Freedom Packs are either on a 7 day limit or a 30 day limit which uses the 4G network. Much like the Social Media packs the packages on offer here from Airtel which are mixed. Some packages have unlimited Youtube and social media bandwidth. You can see that ther packages are mainly based on voice minutes for the 30 days.
Airtel Sri Lanka Basic Packs
| Data | SMS | Validity | Cost | Dial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited A to A & 50 Minutes A to O (Basic Packs) | ||||
| 100MB - Anytime Data | 50 Local SMS | 30 Days Validity | Rs. 98 | *98# |
| Refer the Other Pack rates for charges beyond the entitlement | ||||
| 1GB - 4G Anytime Data | Rs. 58 | *58# | ||
| 5GB - 4G Anytime Data | Rs. 198 | *198# | ||
| 4G Data can be used only on 4G network. Refer the Freedom pack rates for charges beyond the entitlement. Top-up Packs, Rs.58 and Rs.198 are only 4G Data Top-ups. The data quota provided in these topups has no validity and can be used during the customer validity period. Data top ups does not ensure customer validity hence customer has to do one of the validity packs or main account recharge in order to use 4G Data top ups. | ||||
Airtel basic packages
are mainly data top-ups for your Airtel account.
Alright, if you’re in Sri Lanka and using Airtel, here are some important codes and settings you should know:
– Recharge Code: This is the code you use to recharge your Airtel phone. You can find it on the card you buy for recharge.
– Data Balance Code: Use this code to check your Airtel data balance and see how much data you have left.
– USSD Codes: These are special codes you can dial on your phone to do different things, like checking your balance or activating services.
If these codes or settings don’t work for you, don’t worry! Just reach out to Airtel’s help center for assistance. They’ll be able to help you out and provide more information if needed. Likewise see also the Airtel Balance Code Sri Lanka on here.
And hey, remember, there are also similar codes and settings for other networks in Sri Lanka like Hutch, Dialog, and Mobitel. So, if you ever switch networks, keep these in mind!
