How Can I Check My MTN Number?
This article will show you how you can check your MTN number in case you misplaced it or forgot it.
If you want to check your MTN number, take your phone in which the SIM card is registered, and dial *156#.
You will see a pop up showing your MTN mobile number.
How Do I Check My MTN Data Balance?
There are 7 ways to check your MTN data balance.
I will guide you through all of them.
Using Code
To get an instant data balance from the comfort of your phone is by using this code: *559# or *559*4#.
Once you dial this code, you will automatically receive a pop up on your phone screen displaying your current data balance.
How Can I Use Code To Check My MTN Data Balance?
- Pick up your phone (Basic or Smartphone).
- Dial the code *559# or *559*4#.
- A Pop-up with your data balance will show up instantly without a delay.
- Close the page when done.
- An SMS will also follow showing your current data balance for your record.
Using Optional Code *131*4#
The code, *131# is the official MTN service code that can allow MTN users to do a lot including and not limited to data balance checks.
How Can I Use The Optional Code?
- Dial the code *131# on your phone
- From the list of options, pick number 4 (Balance Check) by typing 4 in the typing box and pressing send button
- A pop-up with your MTN data balance will show up
Note: An SMS message showing you your data balance will be sent to you as well, so you might not need to screenshot or copy the pop data balance.
Checking Using SMS
You can leverage SMS to get your data balance within minutes without waste of time.
In short, this method is good because you can decide to leave the messages in your message box for reference purposes or to track your data usage.
How Can I Check My MTN Balance Using SMS?
- Pick up your phone (Basic or Smartphone).
- Go to the message section.
- Go on to create new SMS.
- Enter the number 131 in the recipient section.
- In the body section – the message box, write “2”.
- Send your message using the MTN SIM you want to check the data balance.
- Immediately after you send it, an auto-reply message will surface with your data balance
Checking With MTN Mobile App
The MTN Mobile App is one of the must-haves as an MTN user because it allows you to do a lot of things with ease including checking your data balance.
In fact, you don’t need to take action aside from launching your app, and from a glance, you will see your data balance.
How Can I Use My MTN Mobile App To Check My Data Balance?
- Download and install the MTN Mobile App (IOS or Android) or simply log in if you have one.
- As a first timer, you will be required to input your correct MTN Number and validate using the OTP code sent to you.
- Immediately you log in, you will be redirected to the dashboard where you will see your data balance, airtime and lots more.
Using MTN Chatbot (Zigi)
Zigi is an MTN chatbot that can help you with lots of things including checking your MTN data balance, buying airtime, buying bundles, checking NIN status & NIN registration and lots more.
You also don’t need to register to chat with Zigi, however, for purchases, you would be required to register, and an OTP would be generated for authentication purposes.
Also, Zigi requires no airtime to chat with you, you only need to be connected to the Internet.
Zigi Chatbot is available for you to use on:
+234 903 300 0001
- Web
How Can I Use Zigi To Check My MTN Data Balance?
- Go to www.mtn.ng.
- Click on the contact section.
- Go to the chatbot(Zigi).
- You can also Connect on any of your preferred channels Whatsapp, Facebook, Telegram, etc, or simply continue on the web.
- Send “Hello”.
- You will be asked to provide your correct MTN number before you will be able to check your data balance.
- On the list of options on Zigi.
- Tap on the Enquiry menu, then.
- Tap the Data Balance to view your MTN data balance.
Using MTN Customer Help Care Center
- The MTN customer care is available to help you with all your inquiries including checking your data balance.
- By dialing the customer care line 180, you will be connected with Zigi and through to an agent that will be more than glad to provide you with your data balance over the phone upon request.
Ask Someone To Help You
- If you are having difficulty checking your MTN data balance, you can ask someone to help you using any of the methods above.
- By doing so, you can keep track of your data usage and avoid running out of data unexpectedly.
However, you should only ask someone you trust to help you check your data balance to avoid any potential security issues or better still, leverage other methods discussed above.
How Can I Check My MTN Pulse Point Balance?
Following the introduction of MTN Point, several MTN users have been able to get rewards for every amount of money spent.
If you lost track of the number of points you have gathered, you can easily check it by dialling a code.
To check your MTN loyalty point balance, follow the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Dial *406#.
Step 2: Choose the Pulse points option by entering 7 and send your reply.
Then choose option 1 which says Points balance.
In less than a minute, your MTN Pulse point will be displayed on your mobile phone screen and also sent to you via SMS.
Another shorter way to go about checking your MTN point balance is to dial the code *406*7# and follow up with steps 2 and 3 mentioned above.
How Can I Check My MTN Airtime Balance?
To check MTN Airtime balance just Dial *559# and follow the prompt message.
How Can I Check My MTN Tariff Plan?
To know your current MTN tariff plans, dial *123*1*2# or just dial *123# and follow the instructions.
How Can I Get Free 1GB From MTN?
All you need is an MTN prepaid SIM card.
Simply sign up with your MTN prepaid number and you will get 1GB free data every month.
You can to up your account with extra airtime or data when you need it.
How Can I Get Free 20GB From MTN?
New customers who sign up or upgrade to specified price plans (My MTNChoice Flexi, My MTNChoice Data, MTN Made For Me, MTN Sky, MTN Sky VIP, or MTN Made For Home) will receive free 20GB data to access YouTube and Anytime Data.
How Do I Buy MTN Data Bundles?
Whatever you want to do, do it with the free streaming data bundle you get when you buy the data you need.
There are 3 ways to buy data from MTN.
Number 1 is to Visit the MTN App, choose the data bundle you want and buy.
Number 2 is to dial *136# and follow the instructions.
Number 3 is to browse and shop online.
What Is *222# Code Used For In MTN?
It is used to subscribe to an MTN Plus package.
If you want to buy an MTN Plus bundle, simply dial *222# on your phone or subscribe using the MTN App.
How Can I Get Free 4GB On MTN?
You can get rewarded with a free 4GB data bundle from MTN when you successfully upgrade your SIM to the 4G/LTE network.
Simply visit an MTN Store with your NIN today to upgrade your SIM to 4G to enjoy this offer.
What Are MTN’s Cheapest Data Plans?
I have compiled a list of cheap data plans from MTN that are very affordable and pocket friendly.
MTN 25MB Plan For 50 Naira
With 50 Naira, you get a 25 MB MTN.
Send “114” to 131 to subscribe.
It is valid for 24 hours (1 day).
MTN 75MB Plan For 100 Naira
With 100 Naira, you get 75MB MTN.
Send “104” to 131 to subscribe.
It is valid for 24 hours (1 day).
MTN 1GB Plan For 35 Naira
With 350 naira, you get 1GB of MTN data in a day.
To subscribe, text 155 to 131.
It is valid for 24 hours.
MTN 1.5GB Plan For 1000 Naira
MTN Nigeria offers a 1.5GB monthly data plan for the 1000 Naira.
To subscribe, send “106” to 131.
It is valid for 30 days.
MTN 2GB Plan For 500 Naira
With 500 Naira, you can get 2GB valid for 2 days.
Send “154” to 131.
MTN 1GB Data Plan For 1 Week
This is actually very good if you need a good internet plan to work online.
The 1GB MTN data plan is available in daily and weekly plans.
See the codes below;
For 1GB MTN for 500 Naira, text “142” to 131.
It is valid for 7 days.
For MTN 1GB for 350 Naira, text “155” to 131.
It is valid for 24 hours.
MTN 1.5GB Plan For One Month
MTN 1.5GB is only available in the MTN monthly data plan.
To enter, send “106” to 131.
It is valid for 30 days.
MTN 6GB Plan For One Week And One Month
The 6GB MTN data plan is available in weekly and monthly plans.
Check out their subscription code below;
For MTN 6 GB for 1500 Naira, text “143” to 131.
It is valid for 7 days (one week).
For MTN 6 GB for 2500 Naira, text “147” to 131.
It is valid for 30 days (one month).
Conclusion
In its determination to improve the quality of customer service, MTN Nigeria has also launched a toll-free 180 self-help customer service hotline for customers to resolve their frequently asked questions free of charge.
MTN’s core mission is to be a catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth and development, helping to unleash Nigeria’s strong development potential not only by providing world-class communications but also through innovative and sustainable corporate social responsibility initiatives.
