Request airtime |
MTN |
*141*6328*number of the person sending you airtime# |
Two requests are permitted per day. |
Balance Enquiry |
MTN |
*141# |
Your airtime, SMSs and your MTN internet bundle balance will be displayed. |
Airtime recharge |
MTN |
*141* recharge voucher pin # |
Data bundle purchase |
MTN |
*141*6# |
Key in “1” (purchase bundles and services) >> key in “1” (internet bundles) >> key in “1 – 3” (the 3 options are for Volume bundles, duration bundles, and uncapped bundles respectively) |
Deactivate an uncapped data bundle |
MTN |
*141*5# |
key in “2”. |
Loyalty points program |
MTN |
* 141 * 9 * your ID number# |
A program where MTN rewards its customers with points to buy airtime, bundles, enter competitions etc. |
Call charges |
MTN |
*111*2# |
key in “1 – 2” (the two options are for number and country respectively) |
Callback |
MTN |
*121* recipient’s number # |
You are permitted five callbacks a day on the MTN network. |
Check your own number – MSISDN query |
MTN |
*123*888# |
This will display the number from where this USSD code is dialed. |
Check your own number – MSISDN query |
Vodacom |
*111*501# |
This will display the number from where this USSD code is dialed. |
MMS OTA settings request |
MTN |
*123*12# |
You will receive a configuration message to install the settings, if asked for a pin, enter 1234. |
WAP/GPRS/Internet OTA settings request |
MTN |
*123*12# |
You will receive a configuration message to install the settings, if asked for a pin, enter 1234. |
Easy recharge |
MTN |
*141*10# |
Point of interest request |
MTN |
*120*555# |
An MTN service to find useful points of interest (POI) located closest to you like an ATM, fast food outlets, movie theatres etc. |
Registering/Opening a Mobile Money account |
MTN |
*120*668# |
You have to be at least 16 years to qualify for this service. |
Cancelling a Recurring Bundle |
MTN |
*141*5# |
key in “1”. |