How to check MTN account Balance: MTN is undoubtedly the biggest and most famous telecommunication company in Nigeria. With more than 70 million subscribers. MTN is the king of mobile communication in Africa and beyond. As MTN continues to grow with new subscribers, it’s important to share tips for newcomers to the network.
In this article, you will find the MTN new Ussd codes on how to check your MTN account balance, buy a data plan, recharge airtime, borrow airtime, and more with your mobile phone.
Here is all you need to know about how to check your account balance on MTN.
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How To Check MTN Account Balance
In March 2023, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) instructed mobile network operators (MNOs) in Nigeria to start using approved harmonized codes (HSC) for specific services to Telecommunication consumers. MTN Nigeria has now implemented this directive, rendering the previous USSD code (*556#) for checking airtime balance invalid.
To easily check your MTN account balance directly on your phone, follow the new code provided below. This method is quick and convenient for inquiring about or verifying your MTN account balance.
MTN Account Balance New Code
Dial *310# on your mobile and wait for MTN’s instant response that will pop up on your phone screen.
With MTN Mobile App
Download the MyMTN app from your Play Store app or iOS, register or log in with your MTN number, and navigate to the account balance section.
MTN Transfer Code And How To Transfer Airtime
The new MTN ussd code to transfer is *136*3#.
To send airtime, dial *136*3# and follow the prompts. Or you could dial *136*6328*(recipient’s cellphone number)*(airtime value)#.
MTN Xtra Time New Code
Get instant airtime with MTN Xtra Time and pay on your next recharge. Based on your tenure with MTN and your recharge frequency, you can receive up to N50 in advance.
To get airtime on MTN extra time,
dial *136*2# choose ‘Xtra Time’, and follow the prompts.
In case you want to convert MTN Xtra Time airtime into data just dial *136*6# and follow the prompts.
How To Activate MTN Data Plan 200 For 1GB
To activate the 200 naira data package, dial *131*65*2# or *567#. Once done, you will be subscribed to the 1GB data plan for #200.
How to Check Airtime Balance on Other Networks in Nigeria
For telecommunication customers that use other mobile networks in Nigeria, below is the code to dial in other mobile network to know your account balance.
Account Balance Code
- Glo: *310#
- Airtel: *310#
- 9mobile: *310#
MTN USSD Codes And Their Function
- Buy Data: *312#
- Borrow Airtime: *303#
- Borrow Data XtraByte : *303#
- STOP Service (VAS): *305#
- Check Balance: *310#
- Credit Recharge: *311#
- Transfer Airtime: *777*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# *321#
- Verification of SIM Registration/NIN-SIM Linkage: *996#
- Data Balance Code: *312*5#
- Data Bonus Balance Code: *312#
- Awuf balance: *312#
- Call Centre: 300
Conclusion
With the mandate from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), MTN has also changed its ussd codes. This article has provided these codes respectively and if they are any changes, this article will be updated.
