These days you might be receiving SMS from Airtel asking to link your Airtel SIM with Aadhaar Number. Yes it is true Government of India has directed mobile operators to get all customers Aadhaar Number linked, this step has been taken by government to get rid of SIM Forgery and Frauds.
Neglecting linking your Aadhaar Number with your Airtel SIM will result in termination of the number, so if you would like to enjoy continued services than you should get your Aadhaar Number linked with your Airtel SIM as soon as possible.
So today in this article we will guide you on how to link Aadhaar Number with Airtel SIM.
Procedure on How to Link Aadhaar Number with Airtel SIM
Below are the SMS’es which Airtel is sending to its customers to get their Aadhaar Number linked with their Airtel SIM:
Sarkari nirdeshanusar, aaple Airtel mobile number Aadhaar Card barobar jodne aavashyak aahe. Aadhaar Number link karnyasathi Airtel reatiler kade sampark sadha.
As per government of India mandate, you are required to link your mobile number with Aadhaar. Kindly visit nearest Airtel dealer.
Visit the Nearest Retailer to link your Aadhar Number with Mobile Number, to ensure continued services, as per Government Directive.
- So to get your Aadhaar Number linked with your Airtel SIM, take the phone with you and visit any nearest Airtel Retailer.
- Tell Retailer that you want to link your Aadhaar Number with your Airtel SIM.
- The retailer will ask you your Airtel Mobile Number, you will receive OTP on your mobile number.
- Just provide the OTP to the retailer, once retailer enters that OTP you will have to provide your 12 digit Aadhaar Number.
- Retailer will enter your 12 digit Aadhaar Number into the App, and will capture your thumb impression for authentication.
- Once authentication is completed your all details from Aadhaar will be populated in the field, and you will be asked additional details if required like your email id, alternate number etc.
- Once the retailer submits this, your Airtel SIM has been successfully linked with your Aadhaar Number.
That’s it you have successfully got your Aadhaar Number linked with your Airtel SIM, now you can enjoy uninterrupted services from Airtel.
Nitai Dhar says
May 27, 2017 at 4:31 amHi,
My question, Suppose I am from West Bengal or Bihar and now living in Uttar Pradesh for my Job. My Aadhaar card based on my native place/permanent address. already I have take a SIM card (May be Airtel, Vodafone, Idea etc.) by submitted of my Aadhaar card Xerox. then, is it possible to authenticate my Aadhaar with this SIM card? or, how to possible authenticate my Aadhaar in U.P.??
Admin says
May 27, 2017 at 4:47 amHello Nitai,
Yes you can link your Aadhaar Number to your SIM wherever you are, just visit nearest retailer to get it linked.
Uday says
July 18, 2017 at 9:41 amNo you cannot. I tried to link it my delhi/ncr based number at Kolkatta but the retailer was unable to do the same.
So, once I was back at Delhi, tried again at a Delhi/NCR based retailer. Now the error is- Outstation number, linking not mandatory”.
I am unable to link.
Admin says
August 15, 2017 at 5:38 amHello Uday,
Visit your home circle to link Aadhaar with your Airtel Number.
Fima Hmar says
May 30, 2017 at 9:21 amI just linked my aadhaar number to my sim. But one thing I don’t understand is that they charge me 100 rupees. What will they do with that 100 rupees. I don’t get any message and receipt for that 100 rupees I gave. Can you explain to me?
Admin says
May 30, 2017 at 9:42 amHello Fima,
Linking Aadhaar Number with SIM is Free of Cost. But there are few stores which are fraudulently charging money for linking Aadhar to mobile, so you should be aware and should ask receipt when you pay the amount and complain on Airtel twitter profile.
A.D.SHENOY says
June 6, 2017 at 1:46 pmI got my Aadhaar number linked to my mobile number today by visiting the nearest Airtel retailer. They only ask for your mobile No. Aadhaar No. and take your finger impression. It is a free service.
Daisy Day says
May 30, 2017 at 11:34 amI want to link my Aadhaar to my sim. i live in Vadavalli, Coimbatore. Please tell me the nearest Airtel retailer. i am a senior citizen so unable to go further away.
Thanks.
Admin says
May 30, 2017 at 12:03 pmHello Daisy Day,
There is a Airtel Store near by your area and here is the address: 528 Marudhamalai Road,pn Pudur,Vadavalli,Coimbatore 41, just visit this store to link your Aadhar Number with your Airtel SIM.
And don’t forget to share your experience here.
Daisy Day says
June 5, 2017 at 11:17 amThanks a lot for yr information. i did link my Aadhaar to my sim. i had no problems whatsoever. no payment was asked.
Admin says
August 15, 2017 at 5:39 amHello Daisy,
Good to here that you faced this process hassle free.
S Indirajith says
June 2, 2017 at 2:45 pmCan I link aadhar number through online pl inform ?
Admin says
June 17, 2017 at 7:12 amHello S Indirajith,
As of now there is no service available with which you can link your Aadhaar Number with Airtel Mobile Number Online.
Dinanath Prasad says
June 12, 2017 at 3:50 pmThanks a lot for yr information. i did link my Aadhaar to my sim. i had no problems whatsoever. no payment was asked.
Admin says
June 12, 2017 at 3:58 pmHello Dinanath Prasad,
It’s good to here from you, could you share the process in detail followed by you to link Aadhaar Number with the SIM so that it will be helpful for others too.
Sagar Mondal says
June 17, 2017 at 5:36 ami am not happy
Pr Mohan Rao says
June 19, 2017 at 2:06 pmcan I link up aadhr number of my son by me
Asim Kumar Basu says
June 28, 2017 at 8:04 am1. How to verify whether the Retailer could really link my aadhaar number with my sim?
2. Some of the Retailers are charging ten Rupees for linking aadhaar number with the sim, whereas airtel had sent me a message which said that it is free. Why Airtel is not publicly announcing that it is free so that all Airtel SIM holders know this and can show this to the Retailers?
Admin says
August 15, 2017 at 5:43 amHello Asim,
Once your Aadhaar Number is linked with your Airtel SIM, you will get confirmation SMS saying you have successfully linked your Aadhaar with Airtel Money Number and you have completed KYC re-verification.
Let me inform you that this process to link Aadhaar Number to Airtel Mobile is free of cost service, You can directly call Airtel Customer Care Number and hand over to retailer to talk to them and if still that doesn’t helps than get them connected with Airtel Nodal Officer.
Sourabh Saraf says
July 1, 2017 at 10:11 amI have my airtel no.but i have no aadhar card what can i do
Admin says
July 1, 2017 at 10:26 amHello Sourabh Saraf,
If you don’t have Aadhaar Card than apply for one. You will have to get your Aadhaar Number linked with your Airtel Mobile Number by Feb 2018.
Sasikala Rajagopal says
July 8, 2017 at 12:56 pmI have two airtel sims one from chennai and another from Bangalore, and my adhaar card issued with chennai address… The local retailer at Mathikere,Bangalore says that the adhaar number with chennai address can not be linked at Bangalore. Please clarify.
Admin says
July 8, 2017 at 2:27 pmHello Sasikala Rajagopal,
Yes to link Aadhaar to your Airtel, your Aadhaar should contain local address.
Sasikala Rajagopal says
July 9, 2017 at 7:31 amwhat is the time limit upto which, the above process is to be completed
Admin says
July 9, 2017 at 10:16 amHello Sasikala Rajagopal,
You will have to get your Aadhaar linked with your Airtel No. latest by 6th Feb 2018.
Krishna Mohan says
July 10, 2017 at 12:05 pmHi Airtel,
My Aadhar is from AP whereas I live in Bangalore now, are you saying I cannot get it linked? Also, is there a restriction on the number of SIMs a person is using?
Thanks,
Krishna
Admin says
July 10, 2017 at 1:27 pmHello Krishna Mohan,
If your SIM is from AP you will have to visit AP Airtel Store to get your Aadhaar Linked, and secondly from each operator you can link upto 7 SIM’s with your Aadhaar Number.
K Balasubramanian says
July 16, 2017 at 8:23 ampl tell me the nearest airtel dealer in sattur
Sanjeev Kumar says
August 6, 2017 at 6:26 amhi airtel
my mob no of bihar state and i live in jharkhand i can link mob no to adhar card.what is prossess to link mob no in adhar card
Admin says
August 15, 2017 at 5:35 amHello Sanjeev,
Roaming customer need to get the Aadhaar verified in their respective home circle. So you will have to visit your home circle that is Bihar.
Iyyachu says
August 15, 2017 at 4:12 ami am now in uae ….. can not going to india now … how i can do link my airtel sim to adhar card
Admin says
August 15, 2017 at 5:33 amHello Iyyachu,
The Last date to link Aadhaar with Airtel SIM is 6th Feb 2018, so you can come anytime in between to India to link your Aadhaar with Airtel Mobile Number.
Morung says
August 16, 2017 at 12:40 pmWhy can’t we link our own aadhaar number with airtel sims like we did with liking PAN card and Aadhaar. Why making it an extra charge?
Naveen says
August 17, 2017 at 12:48 pmCan I know the nearest airtel retailer to me….im staying at ramagondanahalli,Whitefield main road,Bengaluru
Admin says
August 17, 2017 at 12:57 pmHello Naveen,
In Whitefield Bangalore you can visit below stores to link your Aadhaar Number with your Airtel Mobile Number:
• Ground Floor, 95 EPIP Industrial Area, WhiteField, Bangalore 560066
• NO 4 BROOK BOND NEXT TO BHAGINI PARK WHITEFIELD MAIN ROAD WHITEFIELD BANGALORE
• SY NO 122/2 # 7 CNR COMPLEX CHANNASANDRA MAIN ROAD CHANNSANDRA
• Ground Floor, Concourse Area, Innovator Building, Near Food court, ITPB, Bangalore 560066
• Sai Kamala Trinity Complex 64/111, Ground Floor, Brookefield, Kundalahalli Main Road, Bangalore 560037
Srihari says
August 23, 2017 at 5:10 amWhy cant u send us a link to finish all this without visiting store.
Swastik Behera says
August 26, 2017 at 8:16 amMy age is below 18 years..can I able to link my adhar card with Airtel Sim….
Vyshak says
September 3, 2017 at 7:20 amIs the linking free of cost??
Admin says
September 3, 2017 at 4:57 pmHello Vyshak,
Yes, linking Aadhaar with Mobile is free of cost service.
Ramesh says
September 10, 2017 at 10:03 amCant I link my aadhar number with airtel number through online? Is there any portal?
Nowfal says
September 10, 2017 at 9:21 pmhi, am in zambia, will go to india on july 2018, i have an airtel sim in india, my keeping it in india. what i have to do to link.
Admin says
September 11, 2017 at 1:17 pmHello Nowfal,
To link your Aadhar Number with your Airtel SIM you should be physically present in India at Airtel Store.
A.K Bhattacharjee says
September 15, 2017 at 6:35 amMy age is eighty six. My finger prints is not matching with that of as recordaed in Adhaar card. My finger tips are worn out due to age. what shall i do ?
Rajesh says
September 15, 2017 at 8:11 amMy Number is from Bangalore and My Aadhar is from Andhra, What is the process for Linking non-local aadhar.
Admin says
September 15, 2017 at 11:03 amHello Rajesh,
You will have to change the address in your Aadhar to Bangalore, to complete Aadhar Re-verification of your Bangalore Number.
A.K Bhattacharjee says
September 15, 2017 at 1:46 pmMy age is eighty six. My finger prints is not matching with the prints given earlier in Adhaar. My finger tips appear to have worn out. What shall i do?
Kiran says
September 18, 2017 at 10:44 amI stay in dubai and using my Airtel Delhi number. How can i link it with my Adhaar card.
Pal Sanghera says
October 17, 2017 at 10:28 amI am an NRI but visit frequently so have an Indian sim. I do not have an aadhar card. Can I link using my passport?
Admin says
October 17, 2017 at 12:38 pmHello Pal,
It’s not yet clear, but mostly NRI would be excepted from linking Aadhaar with SIM.
Sanatana Pradhan says
October 25, 2017 at 2:46 pmSanatana pradhan badapalanka,rampur, badapalanka, ganjam,odisha,pin761010
Belinda says
November 15, 2017 at 3:28 amHi! I would like to link Aadhaar number for 2 of my Airtel mobile numbers. However, I am currently out of the country. Please advise how to proceed. Thank you!
Admin says
November 15, 2017 at 4:06 amHello Belinda,
You would be able to link your Aadhaar with your Airtel SIM without visiting India via App or IVRS method. Both these methods would be enabled from 1st December 2017, for more details keep checking How to Re-verify Airtel Mobile with Aadhaar eKYC through App IVRS or OTP.
Shyam says
December 7, 2017 at 5:29 pmHello Admin, I am a customer from USA and I am using Airtel SIM that is registered with Andhra Pradesh network. How am I supposed to register my Aadhaar number as I know that this cannot be done online and visiting store is the only option. Can you please advice? Thanks in advance.!
Megha C. Ray says
January 3, 2018 at 2:44 pmMy husband and I are in Canada and we are going to be here till end of next year for work. It will be impossible to travel all the way to India only to link Aadhar card to SIM! I am hoping there is a solution for people who are in the same situation as us. Its extremely inconvenient and expensive to make a trip back to India for both of us only for linking aadhar card to phone number. With the whole country talking so much about Digital India, I am only hoping a digital solution will be invented for the same to save people the trouble.
Jazib says
January 14, 2018 at 1:54 pmIf my age is 15 on adhaar card can i link with sim my cellular operator is idea
Admin says
January 15, 2018 at 9:35 amHello Jazib,
For Prepaid connections, the owner of the Aadhaar Card has to be at least 16 years of age.
For Postpaid connections, the owner of the Aadhaar card has to be at least 18 years of age.
Jazib says
January 15, 2018 at 10:15 amSo i am not able to link with sim
Nitish says
March 3, 2018 at 6:18 pmSir, I am from Bihar and my aadhar adress is of Bihar. Now I am posted at West Bengal and also I have mobile aim of Vodafone West Bengal circle.So when I try to link Aadhar online i am unable to link it so please help how can I get it linked .
Trushal says
May 24, 2018 at 5:59 amHello, my airtel no. Is not registered by my own name, so can it be linked with my aadhaar card?
Jaganath Harihar says
August 19, 2018 at 9:35 amI have a family Airtel pack. My primary no. Is already linked with Aadhar card. But I need to know how to link Aadhar my other nos. Of family to their Aadhar no. ? Please let me know