Whether your Airtel SIM is lost or stolen, taking immediate action is crucial to prevent any misuse of your mobile number. In this article, we will be going through several methods on how to block lost or stolen Airtel SIM using home or non-home numbers, talking to customer care through the Airtel Thanks app, sending an email, or visiting a nearby Airtel store.
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Block Airtel SIM using non-Airtel mobile number
Here’s how to block a lost or stolen Airtel SIM using a Jio, Vi or BSNL mobile number.
Step 1: Open the Dialer of any phone having a Jio, Vi or BSNL mobile number
Step 2: Now dial 9849098490 or 18001034444 and hit the ‘Call‘ icon
Step 3: Select the option to speak to a customer care executive
Step 4: Once you’re connected with an executive, ask them to block your Airtel SIM card along with providing your Airtel mobile number
Step 5: Your identity and mobile number will be verified and subsequently the executive will proceed to block the SIM card
Block Airtel SIM using Airtel mobile number
Here’s how to block the SIM using an alternate Airtel mobile number of yours or someone else’s.
Step 1: Grab a phone with an Airtel SIM card and open the Dialer app
Step 2: Now dial 198 or 121 and hit the ‘Call‘ icon
Step 3: Select the option to speak to a customer care executive
Step 4: Once you’re connected with an executive, ask them to block your Airtel SIM card along with providing your Airtel mobile number
Step 5: Your identity and mobile number will be verified and subsequently the executive will proceed to block the SIM card
Your Airtel SIM card will be blocked shortly.
Block Airtel SIM using Airtel Thanks app
If you wish to block your lost or stolen Airtel SIM car using the Thanks app, here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Firstly, open the Airtel Thanks app on your phone. Make sure it’s logged in with your Airtel mobile number beforehand
Step 2: No go to the ‘Help‘ section in the app and search and locate the ‘Live Chat Support‘
Step 3: Follow the steps as given on the screen and the Airtel SIM will be blocked
Block Airtel SIM by sending email
Another way to block a lost or stolen Airtel SIM is by drafting and sending mail directly to Airtel. Here’s what you need to do.
Step 1: Open the email app on your phone or log in to your email account on a web browser
Step 2: Now create a new email and put 121@in.airtel.com as the recipient
Step 3: Write and explain that your Airtel SIM and/or phone has been misplaced and request them to block the lost SIM card at the earliest
Step 4: An Airtel executive will respond to you with a proper resolution and the SIM will be blocked
Block Airtel SIM by visiting Airtel store
If you don’t wish to use any online methods to block your Airtel SIM, feel free to visit an Airtel store nearby and ask the executives over there to do the needful.
While you’re there, you can ask the customer executive to issue you a new SIM card right on the spot.
How to block Airtel corporate SIM card
Losing or misplacing a corporate-based Airtel SIM card can have several consequences if the SIM card falls into the wrong hands. Here’s the step-by-step process on how to block Airtel corporate SIM cards.
Step 1: The first and foremost step you should take is to inform your corporate manager that your Airtel SIM has been lost
Step 2: Thereafter, the manager will need to contact the SIM card network administrator and request a SIM card block
Step 3: After that, a physical form also needs to be filled which will be provided by the SIM card administrator. Submit the form at the earliest
FAQs
What do I need to do after sending in a request to block my Airtel SIM?
Once you have blocked your Airtel SIM, you can proceed to acquire a new SIM with the same mobile number by contacting Airtel’s customer support.
What should I do if I find my lost or stolen Airtel SIM card?
After sending in a SIM card block application, you can revoke the request by calling 121 and telling the customer care executive that the SIM card has been found. After that, the SIM card will not be blocked.
How long does it take for the Airtel SIM card to get blocked?
It can take anywhere from around 30 minutes to 1 hour for the Airtel SIM to get blocked.
