How To Block Airtel Sim if Lost Or Stolen

If ever your Airtel SIM gets lost or stolen your privacy might get threatened, to avoid that there are ways to block and report the Airtel SIM.

Keval Shukla

Published On: October 20, 2023

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SIM cards are the primary way to subscribe to the internet in India as eSim is yet to reach the masses. SIM card itself is short for subscriber identification module which has all the details of its subscriber. Now what if this SIM gets lost or stolen? It can cause a lot of trouble and even harm if it falls into the wrong hands. So if your Airtel SIM is ever lost or gets stolen first step is to block it. To block an Airtel SIM there are multiple ways like calling care or visiting a physical store. let’s take a look at these steps in detail below.

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Different Methods of Blocking Airtel SIM

There are multiple methods to block Airtel SIM cards if you misplace them or they get stolen. You can block your Airtel SIM by calling the Airtel customer care, using their proprietary My Airtel App or by visiting the nearest Airtel Store. All these methods are easy to follow and tackle in almost time at all depending on where you are. So let’s check out how to block your Airtel sim if it gets stolen or lost.

How To Block Airtel SIM by Calling Customer Care

If you want to block your stolen or lost Airtel SIM by calling their customer care then follow the mentioned steps.

How to Block Airtel SIM by Calling From Other Airtel Numbers:

If you are calling Airtel’s Customer Care from another Airtel SIM then here’s how you can do it.

Grab a phone with Airtel SIM in it
Dial 198 or 121 from Airtel SIM
Wait till you get the option to speak to the care executive on IVR
Once you get connected to the care executive request them to block your number

How to Block Airtel SIM by Calling From Other Non-Airtel Numbers:

If you are calling Airtel’s Customer Care from non-Airtel SIM then here’s how you can do it.

First Dial 9849098490 or 1800 103 4444 to get connected to the Airtel Customer Care
Wait till you get the option to speak to the care executive on IVR
Once you get connected to the care executive request them to block your number.
You can also explain your situation to the executive over a call.

How To Block Airtel SIM Online

If you want to block your stolen or lost Airtel SIM using the online method then here’s how you do it.

Open your browser and log in to your Email ID
Prepare an Email draft in which you need to explain the situation.
Once you have written the detailed email send the Email to 121@in.airtel.com

How To Block Airtel SIM By Visiting Nearest Airtel Store

If you are finding it inconvenient to block an Airtel SIM by calling or online the easiest way to do it is by visiting the nearest Airtel Store.

First, this is you need to Locate your Nearest Airtel Store
Once you find the nearest Airtel Store Reach out to the store with your ID proof
Once you are at the Airtel Store you can request the executive to block your lost or stolen Airtel SIM
If asked explain your situation and provide them with your ID proof

How to Block Airtel Corporate Sim?

If you lost your Corporate Airtel SIM then there is a bit different process to block the corporate Airtel SIM. Check out the steps below to understand how to block the Airtel corporate SIM.

Your Manager will need to call the Network Admin to block your SIM.
You can ask your SIM subscription manager or Admin who handles it to file a complaint by calling 198 or 121.
Users will also need to fill out a physical form with GD attached to it to block a corporate SIM. Once these forms are filled they are supposed to be submitted immediately.