Axis Bank Mobile Recharge, Data Card Recharge, DTH Recharge thorugh SMS
We avail many services from different service providers as per our daily requirements such as Mobile connection, DTH connection, Data Card Connection, etc. When we avail such services, we need to pay an upfront amount at the time of taking the connection of such services for the first time.
After that we also need to get these services recharged from time to time with some amount based on our usage. There are many options available to get them recharged. One of such options is getting them recharged through SMS. Axis bank allows you to get Mobile Recharge, Data Card Recharge, DTH Recharge thorugh SMS. The details are outlined in the following table:
Axis Bank Recharge SMS Banking
| Service | Message Format |
|---|---|
| Prepaid Mobile Recharge | MOBILE <mobile number> <operator name> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> |
| DTH Recharge | DTH <Customer ID> <operator name> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> |
| Retrieve MMID | MMID |
| Prepaid Data Card Recharge | DATA <Data card number> <operator> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> |
How to do Prepaid Mobile Recharge through SMS with Axis Bank?
What is Prepaid Mobile Recharge?: Prepaid mobile recharge means that you will always pay/ recharge for your plan upfront or in advance. Prepaid mobile recharge facility makes it simple for customers to pick a mobile plan that suits both their wallet and usage needs. Now-a-days it offers both i.e. calling facility as well as internet data pack.
Axis bank gives a facility to recharge your mobile through SMS and now you no longer need to rush to the vendor for buying prepaid mobile recharge plans. If you are an Axis Bank customer and you need instant recharge, recharge your prepaid mobile with just 1 SMS anytime, anywhere! SMS needs to be sent to 8691000002 or 56161600.
In order to do Prepaid Mobile Recharge through SMS, you need to send one SMS to 8691000002 or 56161600. This SMS should be sent from your registered mobile number. Following is the step-by-step process of doing Prepaid Mobile Recharge through SMS:
- Step (1): Type <MOBILE <mobile number> <operator name> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> in your registered mobile
- Step (2): Send it to 8691000002 or 56161600
- Step (3): Your mobile will be recharged with the requested amount
- Step (4): Confirmation SMS for mobile recharge will be sent by the Axis Bank to your registered mobile number through SMS
For Example: If the last 6 digits of your bank account number are 123456 then, to recharge Airtel mobile number 9123456789 for Rs. 200, you need to send the following SMS:
SMS <MOBILE 9123456789 Airtel 200 123456> to 8691000002 or 56161600
Important Note: The SMS requests should be sent through the registered mobile number only. SMS text is not case sensitive which means you can use uppercase as well as lowercase alphabets. Please do not type the pointed or square brackets in your SMS. There should be a single space between each word in the syntax.
How to do DTH Recharge through SMS with Axis Bank?
What is DTH? DTH refers to Direct-to-home Broadcasting, which is a digital service of distribution of multi-channel TV programs using a satellite system by any DTH operator. There are many DTH providers in India such as Tatasky, Dish TV, Airtel Digital TV, DD Free Dish and Sun Direct. In order to view multiple channels on your TV, you can opt for DTH service from any of these operators. Such DTH services need to be recharged from time to time. Axis bank offers an option wherein you can get your DTH recharged just by sending an SMS in a particular format.
In order to do DTH Recharge through SMS, you need to send one SMS to 8691000002 or 56161600. This SMS should be sent from your registered mobile number. Following is the step-by-step process of doing DTH Recharge through SMS:
- Step (1): Type <DTH <Customer ID> <operator name> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> in your registered mobile
- Step (2): Send it to 8691000002 or 56161600
- Step (3): Your DTH connection will be recharged with the requested amount.
- Step (4): Confirmation SMS for DTH recharge will be sent by the Axis Bank to your registered mobile number through SMS
For Example: If the last 6 digits of your Axis bank account number are 123456 then, to recharge Tatasky Customer ID 1125800120 for Rs. 500, you need to send the following SMS:
SMS <DTH 1125800120 Tatasky 500 123456> to 8691000002 or 56161600
Following table shows the minimum recharge amount for different DTH operators:
| Operator | Name of Operator | Minimum Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airtel DTH | AIRTELTV | Rs.100 |
| Sun Direct | SUNTV | Rs.10 |
| Dish TV | DISHTV | Rs.100 |
| Tata Sky | TATASKY | Rs.50 |
| Big TV | BIGTV | Rs.10 |
| Videocon d2h | VIDEOCOND2H | Rs.50 |
How to Retrieve MMID through SMS with Axis Bank?
What is MMID? MMID is an abbreviation of Mobile Money Identifier which is a 7 digit number allotted by your Bank for receiving funds through IMPS. MMID is a unique code and can be used with only one bank account.
Any bank allots MMID when you register your mobile number and account number in which you wish to receive funds. You need to share your mobile number along with your MMID with the remitter in order to receive funds through IMPS. Axis bank offers an option wherein you can retrieve your MMID just by sending an SMS in a particular format.
In order to retrieve MMID through SMS by Axis Bank, you need to send one SMS to 8691000002 or 56161600. This SMS should be sent from your registered mobile number. Following is the step-by-step process to retrieve MMID through SMS:
- Step (1): Type <MMID> in your registered mobile
- Step (2): Send it to 8691000002 or 56161600
- Step (3): MMID will be sent by the Axis Bank to your registered mobile number through SMS
For Example: To retrieve MMID number, you need to send the following SMS:
SMS <MMID> to 8691000002 or 56161600
How to do Prepaid Data Card Recharge through SMS with Axis Bank?
What is Prepaid Data Card? Prepaid data card is used to get mobile data on a device without paying for a long-term contract. It is actually an electronic SIM which letss you to send 2G, 3G or 4G data through the electronic media.
Prepaid Data Card an be taken from any of Data Card service providers such as Reliance Jio, Airtel, Idea, BSNL, etc.
You can avail the Prepaid Data Card plan as per your choice from any of these providers. Such Prepaid Data Card services need to be recharged from time to time. Axis bank offers an option wherein you can get your Prepaid Data Card recharged just by sending an SMS in a particular format.
In order to recharge Prepaid Data Cardthrough SMS by Axis Bank, you need to send one SMS to 8691000002 or 56161600. This SMS should be sent from your registered mobile number. Following is the step-by-step process to recharge Prepaid Data Card through SMS:
- Step (1): Type <DATA <Data card number> <operator> <amount> <last 6 digits of your Axis bank account no.> in your registered mobile
- Step (2): Send it to 8691000002 or 56161600
- Step (3): Your Prepaid Data Card will be recharged with the requested amount
- Step (4): Confirmation SMS for Prepaid Data Card recharge will be sent by the Axis Bank to your registered mobile number through SMS
For Example: If the last 6 digits of your bank account number are 123456 then, to recharge Airtel Prepaid Data Card number 22222333323 for Rs. 200, you need to send the following SMS:
SMS <DATA 22222333323 Airtel 200 123456> to 8691000002 or 56161600