MTN new ussd code: A comprehensive Gudie

In line with its consumer-centric approach to telecoms regulation the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to commence implementation of approved harmonised short codes (HSC) for providing certain services to telecom consumers in Nigeria.

To know that all MTN user in Nigeria using USSD Codes to check account balance, borrow and buy data and Airtime and many more services that the codes that will be use has changed from the one that is used before

Ussd codes is the fastest and best Telecommunication companies in Nigeria, The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) protocol enables users to perform easy service at the comfort of their zone without calling customer care.

This post will provide you various new USSD code to activate any data on MTN Nigeria, Check Airtime Balance,transfer airtime and data using USSD, Change your MTN Share PIN,Buy airtime your bank accounts, get Data Bonus Balance Code,MTN Roaming and customer care

ALL NEW MTN USSD CODES IN NIGERIA

How to activate any data bundle on MTN Nigeria

You can subscribe to any MTN data bundles either with ussd code or SMS channels:

USSD Method

To activate or subscribe to MTN DATA, Simply Dial *312# and selecting your preferred Data plane instead of *131*1# or *904#.

SMS Method

You can also use SMS to subscribe or activate MTN data : Just Send the bundle plan keyword to 312 instead of 131.

Check Airtime Balance

To check MTN Airtime balance just Dial *310# instead of *559# and follow the prompt message

Borrow Airtime

With MTN XtraTime ,Customer can borrow airtime on credit when they run out of airtime and payback on their next recharge, Dial *303# instead of *606# and select XtraTime

Borrow Data

MTN XtraByte allow you borrow data when you run out of data and pay back on your next recharge, just dial *303# insted of *606# and select XtraByte to borrow data. Borrowing of airtime is same as borrowing of Data and payback after recharge

How to transferring of airtime using New USSD code

Before you can transfer airtime from MTN, you must change the default PIN which is 0000

To Change your MTN Share PIN: just Send an SMS with your Default PIN New PIN New PIN to 321 instead of 777

OR Dial *321# Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# on your phone and then click on send

Example: . dial*321*0808166736610*1000*1234#

MTN Customer Care

To talk or speak with MTN customer care or representative , Just, Dial 300 instead of 180 from an MTN line

Also you can reach out to mtn customer representative via 08031000180 from other networks and +2348031000180 from outside the country

Reach out to MTN customer care via WhatsApp: 09033000001 or send them email: [email protected]

Credit Balance

To Check your MTN Credit balance Dial *310# instead of *556# your MTN line then hit “send” botton

MTN Data Gifting

To Transfer Data from MTN to family and friend dial *312# and select the option or *312*7*1# instead of dial *131*7*1# and follow the prompt OR text TransferPhone numberData amount to 312

Buy Data for a Friend:

To buy data for family and friends via MTN Nigeria . Simply dial *312*7*2# then follow the prompt.

How to request for MTN Data

To request for MTN Data from that Special friend. Simply dial *312*7*3#

How to check MTN existing requests.

To check all your MTN existing requests. Simply dial *312*7*4#.

How do I subscribe to MTN Family Pack?

You can subscribe to MTN Family Pack via the following channels:

USSD: By dialling *312*1*7# and selecting your preferred plan

SMS: By sending the bundle plan keyword to 312.

How can I add a beneficiary on my Family Pack?

You can add beneficiary on my Family Pack by dialing *312*1*7# and select the ‘Add New Beneficiary’ option to add a beneficiary. You will get FREE 500MB data each for the first 5 beneficiaries you add.

Please note:MTN ussd service is available for 24 hours in a day and 7 days a week to all MTN customers.

How to stop service VAS

You can stop service vas by simple dial *305# instead of *447#

How to check verification sim registration

You can check your verification sim registration by simple dial *966# instead of *785#

The code, 2442, is retained for Do-Not-Disturb (DND) unsolicited messaging complaint management, while the common code, 3232, is also reatained for Porting Services, otherwise called Mobile Number Portability.

Conclusion

MTN change 13 common short codes and have been approved by the Commission. They include the following codes: 300 to be used as the harmonised code for Call Centre/Help Desk on all mobile networks; 301 for voice Mail Deposit; 302 for Voice Mail Retrieval; 303 for Borrow Services; 305 for STOP Service; 310 for Check Balance, and 311 for Credit Recharge.

Also, the common code for Data Plan across networks is now 312. In line with the new direction, 321 is for Share Services, while 323 is for Data Plan Balance. The code, 996, is now for Verification of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Registration/NIN-SIM Linkage. The code, 2442, is retained for Do-Not-Disturb (DND) unsolicited messaging complaint management, while the common code, 3232, is also reatained for Porting Services, otherwise called Mobile Number Portability.

Tips

After the changing MTN codes for Recharge card and costumer care line and the other the bonus awuf is not change the code still remain*888*rechargecard