Airtel Family and Friends (FAF) lets you nominate up to five Airtel numbers and call them at heavily discounted per-second rates — useful if you call the same handful of contacts every day. This guide covers the current 2026 FAF codes for adding, removing, and viewing numbers, plus tariffs, eligibility, and common errors.
Quick Reference — Airtel FAF Codes
- Add a number: *311*2*number#
- Remove a number: *311*3*number#
- View saved numbers: *311*4#
Old codes (*141*2#, *141*3#, *141*5#) are deprecated and no longer work.
How Airtel Family and Friends Works
FAF is a discount feature available on every Airtel prepaid plan. You nominate up to five Airtel-to-Airtel numbers; calls to those numbers bill at a lower per-second tariff than your standard rate. The first five additions are free. Beyond that, each extra number costs ₦50.
Best practice: add only the numbers you call most often — partner, parents, business contacts, a close friend. Swap them out as call patterns change.
How to Add a Number to Airtel FAF
Dial *311*2*NUMBER#. Replace NUMBER with the full 11-digit Airtel line you want to add.
Example: to add 08133772290, dial *311*2*08133772290#. You’ll receive an SMS confirming the addition. Discounted rates apply on the next call.
How to Remove a Number from FAF
Dial *311*3*NUMBER#. To remove 08021234567, dial *311*3*08021234567#. Airtel sends an SMS confirming removal. The slot frees up immediately for a new number.
How to View Numbers on Your FAF List
Dial *311*4#. All five (or fewer) numbers currently on your list display on screen. Use this before adding to confirm a slot is free.
Airtel FAF Call Rates
Tariffs are uniform across every Airtel prepaid plan:
- Peak (6:00 am – 9:59 pm): 25 kobo per second
- Off-peak (10:00 pm – 5:59 am): 21 kobo per second
- SmartConnect bonus airtime: 40 kobo per second, all hours
FAF rates apply only to Airtel-to-Airtel calls. Calls to other networks bill at the standard rate even if the number is on your FAF list (which is why the system rejects non-Airtel numbers).
Eligibility and Requirements
- Active Airtel prepaid SIM (FAF is not available on postpaid)
- Number you’re adding must be on the Airtel network
- SIM must be NIN-linked and registered
- No tariff migration required — works on every prepaid plan
Benefits of Airtel FAF
- Cheaper per-second calls to your most-called Airtel contacts
- First 5 additions free; ₦50 per extra add
- No expiry — numbers stay on the list until you remove them
- Unlimited swaps: remove and add as often as you like
- Stacks with main airtime; no need for a special bundle
Common Issues and Fixes
“Number not eligible” error
The number you’re trying to add is not on the Airtel network. Confirm by dialling *121# on the recipient’s line — Airtel SIMs return Airtel-branded menus.
“List full” error
You already have five numbers on the list. Dial *311*4# to view them, then *311*3*NUMBER# to drop one before adding a new one.
USSD timeout
Try again — Airtel USSD occasionally slows under load. If it persists, restart the phone or test with the SIM in another handset.
Discount not applied to a known FAF number
Confirm the number is still on the list (*311*4#). Some users have it auto-removed after long inactivity; re-add to reactivate the discount.
FAQ
How many numbers can I add to Airtel FAF?
The free tier allows five Airtel numbers. You can add more at ₦50 per number, but most users stick to the free five.
Is Airtel FAF available on postpaid lines?
No. FAF is a prepaid-only feature. Postpaid customers get separate corporate-call discounts via the Airtel Business team.
Does FAF work for SMS or data?
No — FAF only discounts voice calls. SMS and data bill at standard rates.
Can I add numbers from other networks?
No. FAF is Airtel-to-Airtel only. The system rejects MTN, Glo, and 9mobile numbers.
How do I check FAF call rates on my line?
Dial *121# and select My Account → Tariff Info. Your active plan and FAF rate appear together.
What is the old *141# code, and does it still work?
*141*2#, *141*3#, and *141*5# were the original FAF codes. They were retired when Airtel rebranded the menu structure. Use the *311*x# series in 2026.
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