How to Check MTN Airtime Balance by SMS: MTN Nigeria has always given its customers more than one way to do things, and checking your airtime amount is one of those ways. So, if you use the MTN network, get ready, because I’ll show you how to use text messages to check your airtime amount.
Some people prefer to buy data, cash, and do other things with text messages. It is a process that is easier to follow and understand. This piece is for you if you also like the text message method. This post tells you how to send a text message to MTN to find out how much airtime you have left.
How to Check MTN Airtime Balance?
To find out how much money you have on your MTN account, call the USSD code, which is *556#. Then, you’ll be taken to a service with a menu that will give you options for how to check your amount. You can also use the MyMTN app or the MTN website to send a text message or check your amount.
When you use USSD to check your balance, you can check either your account amount, your promotional balance, or both. After you choose this choice, you’ll get a text message with your current balance.
How to Check MTN Data Balance?
The MTN data balance code is a short number that lets a person check their MTN data plan’s balance. It is also called the ‘Data Bundle Balance’ code. This code, *556#, will show you how much data you have left.
After dialing the code, the person will get a text message letting them know how much data they have left. The user can then do whatever they want with the info. By dialing *556# and going down the list, you can find more useful MTN codes. MTN also has a very useful website with all the latest information about internet services and plans.
New MTN Share and Sell Code
MTN Share, which used to be called Share ‘N’ Sell, is a service that lets you send credit from your MTN account to the accounts of other MTN users. MTN Share can be used by any prepaid or monthly customer on the MTN network, both new and old. You can now move credit between phones for free.
You must change the default PIN, which is 0000 before you can move airtime.
How to Transfer Airtime Using USSD?
Dial *321*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN# on your phone, and then click on send or press OK. Dial *321*08031234567*1500*1234#, for example, and then send/OK. When the move is done, you will get a message telling you that it was successful.
New MTN Customer Care Line Details
Calling a customer service line is one of the fastest ways to get in touch with MTN. MTN has three numbers for customer service, but they are all the same.
For people who are calling from an MTN line, from another network, or from outside the country
No matter where you’re calling from or what network you’re on, you can easily get in touch with MTN customer service by calling one of these lines.
Here are the different MTN customer service lines you can call right now.
- For those using an MTN line, dial 180
- If you are calling from another network, dial 08031000180
- If you’re calling from outside the shores of Nigeria, call +2348031000180
Contact MTN Customer Care on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the best ways to get in touch with MTN when it comes to texting apps.
With the help of MTN’s chatbot, Zigi, you can easily get helpful advice or be put in touch with a person who can answer your questions. You can use special MTN customer service WhatsApp lines.
- 09033000001
- 09033000002
- 09033000003
- 09033000004
- 09033000005
MTN Customer Care Email
Email is a good way for established groups to talk to each other. But even a single person can use email to send a report. Through email, you can record and keep track of how things are going with your contacts.
MTN Nigeria has a special email address for customers: customercareng@mtn.com. Even though it can take a while to hear back from someone via email, it is worth the wait if you want to keep a record.
What is MTN New Transfer Code?
To send MTN airtime from one customer to another, you must first change your usual PIN, which is 0000. Even though it’s not required, you should do it. It will help stop people from doing things that might be illegal or transferring credit without permission.
- Text message your Default PIN New PIN to 777. So, someone might write “0000 5555 5555” to 777, for example.
- On your phone, type *777*Default PIN*New PIN*New PIN#. For example, someone could type *777*0000*5555*5555#.
You’ll get an SMS message letting you know that your PIN change was successful. This usually comes right after you change your PIN using any of the above methods.
Send Transfer Recipient’s Number Amount PIN to 777 via text message to send MTN airtime to someone else. So, you can send “Transfer 01234567891 1700 5555” to 777, for example.
You should get a text reply letting you know that the airtime has been transferred. Just tell 777 “YES,” and your airtime move is done.
MTN lets its customers send data to friends and family from the amount of data they already have. Just call *131*7*1# and do what it says. You can also send Transfer Phone Number Data Amount to 131 in a text message. You could, for example, send “Transfer 01234567891 1700” to 131.
Conclusion
MTN Nigeria provides customers with multiple ways to check their airtime and data balances. To check airtime, call the USSD code *556# or use the MyMTN app or website. To check data, dial the MTN data balance code *556#. MTN Share is a service that lets you send credit from your account to other MTN users, and can be used by any prepaid or monthly customer on the MTN network. Change PIN to 777 to send MTN airtime, Transfer Recipient’s Number Amount PIN to 777 to transfer airtime, and Send Data to Friends and Family.