How to Convert Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid

18 December, 2023

Bharti Airtel is among India’s most popular telecom service providers, with the company offering customers an extensive range of postpaid and prepaid plans. What’s more, you can convert your Airtel postpaid plan to prepaid, and vice-versa. Whichever plan you choose, you can conveniently pay your bill or recharge your Airtel connection via HDFC Bank’s PayZapp app. Here’s all you need to know about converting Airtel postpaid to prepaid and how PayZapp can assist with bill payments and recharges.

Process to Convert Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid

To transition from Airtel postpaid to prepaid, your postpaid plan must be active for at least 30 days after which you can raise a conversion request in the following ways:

• Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid: Online
  
  

You can initiate the Airtel postpaid to prepaid conversion process by following these simple steps:

1. Register on the official Airtel website or log into the Airtel Thanks app on your mobile.

2. On the home screen, click on the ‘Postpaid to prepaid’ option.

3. Upon selection to switch, you need to select your preferred prepaid plan.

4. Enter your personal details like your mobile number, email ID, and an alternate mobile number.

5. Clear your dues on your current Postpaid bill and enter other relevant details as requested.

6. Review the filled-in details and click on the ‘Upgrade to Prepaid Now’ button.

7. Airtel will process your migration request within 24 hours.
   
   

During the migration process, your mobile services will be paused temporarily You can restart your mobile after the process is completed and start using the prepaid service.

• Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid: At the Store
  
  

You may also visit an Airtel store near you, to carry out the prepaid to postpaid migration process. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Locate the nearest Airtel store by entering your PIN code on the Airtel Thanks app or website.

2. At the store, inform a representation that you wish to migrate from Airtel postpaid to prepaid.

3. Fill out a migration form with the necessary details.

4. Confirm that you have cleared your previous dues on your postpaid bill.

5. Verify your number by providing the OTP sent to your Airtel mobile number.

6. With OTP verification, the process to shift your prepaid mobile plan to postpaid begins. It can take a few hours to activate.

7. After activation, you can choose your preferred prepaid plan and recharge your account.
   
   

Benefits of Switching from Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid Online

When you convert from Airtel postpaid to prepaid, you enjoy the following benefits:

• By switching to prepaid plans, you can choose plans that suit your specific usage needs.​​​​​​​

• You can forego a fixed monthly billing cycle and recharge whenever you want.

• You can make calls and use data as per the limit of your plan without unexpected bill shocks.

• Owing to no monthly bill cycle, you do not incur any late payment fees.

• You can choose plans with validity periods ranging from a few months to a whole year.
  
  
  

 Airtel Postpaid to Prepaid Conversion and PayZapp

The process of converting your Airtel postpaid connection to prepaid may take a while. Once you are done, you may need to recharge your Airtel prepaid account to access the available services. The PayZapp app acts as your ideal companion for this purpose. With PayZapp, you can recharge your Airtel prepaid SIM effortlessly thanks to the following benefits:

• Heightened security to protect financial information.

• Feature to set up billers for rapid transactions.

• Appealing cashback offers and rewards that promote savings.

• 24x7 availability to recharge your account anytime, anywhere.

• Prompt customer support to assist you with concerns.
  
  
  

Recharge Your Airtel Prepaid Plan Instantly with PayZapp

Once you convert from Airtel postpaid to prepaid, you never have to worry about visiting Airtel stores or third-party vendors to recharge your Airtel subscription. You can do it merely in a matter of seconds on the PayZapp app. All you need to do is log into the app, click on ‘Mobile Recharge’, and input your number or select a name from your contacts list. You can then choose a plan from the list, enter the recharge amount and choose your preferred payment method within PayZapp. It’s that simple!

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