How to Unlock Puk Code of Your Airtel Sim using different methods

Other telecom operators including Airtel give a special security to prevent misuse of your SIM card. That is, if someone uses your SIM without your knowledge, then he will have to fill a PIN code. The sim will be locked if the wrong pin is filled three times. It is then opened through Puk’s code. Hence the PUK code is considered a strong security feature.

If your Airtel SIM card is blocked, it can be opened through unique PUK code. But many users do not know where the PUK code is received and how it can be achieved in the case of SIM block. We are telling you here the easy way to get the PUK code of your Airtel SIM. You can get your PUK code in many 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 the wrong pin is entering more than three times, the SIM card is locked, then it can be unlocked through the PUK code.

How to get Airtel Puk Code through SMS?
Airtel customers can find PUK code through an SMS.

• For this you will need an alternative number of Airtel which you can find here with your family or friend.
• Now write the PUK code printed in the back side of your SIM card.
• Now, write the phone number locked on 785 with an alternative number.
• Now write a 15 -digit PUK SIM card number and send it to 121.
• Airtel will send you an 8 -digit PUK code to an alternative number.
• Now enter 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 another Airtel number.
• When the pop-up appears, click on OK.
• After a few seconds another pop-up will appear.
• Select the PUK option from the menu.
• Now enter your date of birth (DOB) to verify your identity.
• After this the PUK code will see you on the screen, through which you can unlock your SIM card.

How to get Airtel Puk Code from Customer Care

• Dial 121 from another Airtel number.
• Tell the customer care representative about the problem related to PUK code.
• Representatives will ask you the necessary details and together ask for a 15 -digit SIM number which is printed behind the SIM card.
• After giving details, the representatives will provide you PUK code.

How to get Airtel Puk Code from Airtel Store
If you are not able to get the PUK code in any way mentioned above, then you can go to your nearest Airtel store. Take the necessary documents like Aadhaar card, locked SIM card here. The team will help unlock your SIM card at the store. You can also request for new SIM cards with new PUK code here.