Other telecom operators including Airtel provide a special security to prevent misuse of your SIM card. That means, if someone uses your SIM without your knowledge, he will have to fill a PIN code. If wrong PIN is entered three times, the SIM will be locked. It is then opened only through PUK code. Therefore PUK code is considered a strong security feature.
If your Airtel SIM card gets blocked then it can be opened through the unique PUK code. But many users do not know where to get PUK code and how to get it in case of SIM blocking. Here we are telling you an easy way to get the PUK code of your Airtel SIM. You can obtain your PUK code in several ways.
What is Airtel PUK Code?
PUK is used for Personal Unblocking Number. This is a security feature so that other users cannot use your SIM card. If wrong PIN is entered more than three times the SIM card gets locked, then it can be unlocked through PUK code.
How to get Airtel PUK Code through SMS?
Airtel customers can get the PUK code through an SMS.
- For this you will need an alternative number of Airtel which you can get from your family or friend.
- Now write down the PUK code printed on the back side of your SIM card.
- Now message the locked phone number to 785 from the alternate number.
- Now write the 15 digit PUK SIM card number and send it to 121.
- Airtel will send you 8 digit PUK code on the alternate number.
- Now go to the locked Airtel number and enter this code and your SIM card will be unlocked.
How to Unlock Airtel PUK Code via USSD Code
- For this you have to dial 12151# from any other Airtel number.
- When the pop-up appears, click on OK.
- After a few seconds another pop-up will appear.
- Select PUK option from the menu.
- Now enter your date of birth (DOB) to verify your identity.
- After this, the PUK code will appear on the screen through which you can unlock your SIM card.
How to get Airtel PUK Code from Customer Care
- Dial 121 from any other Airtel number.
- Notify the customer care representative about the PUK code issue.
- The representative will ask you for necessary details and will also ask for the 15 digit SIM number which is printed on the back of the SIM card.
- After giving the details the representative will provide you the PUK code.
How to get Airtel PUK Code from Airtel Store
If you are not able to get the PUK code by any of the methods mentioned above, then you can go to your nearest Airtel store. Carry important documents like Aadhar card, locked SIM card with you here. The team at the store will help unlock your SIM card. You can also request for a new SIM card with a new PUK code here.