A Guide to MTN USSD Codes in Nigeria, South Africa & Ghana

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes have become an essential part of our lives, allowing us to access various mobile services quickly and efficiently. 

MTN, one of the leading telecommunications companies in Nigeria and Ghana, provides a range of USSD codes that cater to their subscribers’ needs. These codes cover services like checking your airtime balance, data balance, recharging, and more. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most common MTN USSD codes for Nigeria and Ghana.

MTN USSD Codes in Nigeria

Check Airtime Balance

• Code: *310#
• Description: Use this code to check your prepaid airtime balance.

Recharge

• Code: *311#
• Description: Recharge your MTN airtime by dialing the PIN after the asterisk (*).

Data Balance

• Code: *323#
• Description: Check your MTN data balance with this code.

Data Plan Activation

• Code: *312#
• Description: Subscribe to a data plan using this code.

Check Phone Number

• Code: *123*1*1#
• Description: Find out your MTN phone number with this code.

Transfer Airtime

• Code: *777*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN#
• Description: Transfer airtime to another MTN subscriber by following this format.

Borrow Airtime

• Code: *303#
• Description: Dial this code to borrow airtime.

Check Borrowed Airtime Balance

• Code: *606*1#
• Description: Check your borrowed airtime balance with this code.

Credit Me

• Code: *606*Recipient’s Number*Amount*PIN#
• Description: Request airtime from another MTN subscriber by dialing this code.

Activate/Deactivate Call Waiting

• Code: *43# (Activate) or #43# (Deactivate)
• Description: Use *43# to activate call waiting or #43# to deactivate it.

Call Me Back

• Code: *133*Recipient’s Number#
• Description: Send a “Call Me Back” message to another MTN subscriber with this code.

MTN USSD Codes in Ghana

Check Airtime Balance

• Code: *124#
• Description: Check your prepaid airtime balance with this code.

Recharge

• Code: *134*PIN#
• Description: Recharge your MTN airtime by dialing the PIN after the asterisk (*).

Data Balance

• Code: *124*1#
• Description: Check your MTN data balance with this code.

Data Plan Activation

• Code: *138#
• Description: Subscribe to a data plan by using this code.

Check Phone Number

• Code: *156#
• Description: Find out your MTN phone number with this code.

Transfer Airtime

• Code: *198#
• Description: Transfer airtime to another MTN subscriber with this code.

Borrow Airtime

• Code: *506#
• Description: Dial this code to borrow airtime in Ghana.

Check Borrowed Airtime Balance

• Code: *506*2#
• Description: Check your borrowed airtime balance with this code.

Credit Me

• Code: *199*Recipient’s Number*Amount#
• Description: Request airtime from another MTN subscriber in Ghana with this code.

Activate/Deactivate Call Waiting

• Code: *43# (Activate) or #43# (Deactivate)
• Description: Use *43# to activate call waiting or #43# to deactivate it.

Call Me Back

• Code: *156*Recipient’s Number#
• Description: Send a “Call Me Back” message to another MTN subscriber in Ghana with this code.

MTN USSD Codes in South Africa

Check Airtime Balance

• Code: *141#
• Description: Check your prepaid airtime balance in South Africa with this code.

Recharge

• Code: *141*PIN#
• Description: Recharge your MTN airtime by dialing the PIN after the asterisk (*).

Data Balance

• Code: *141*2#
• Description: Check your MTN data balance in South Africa with this code.

Data Plan Activation

• Code: Visit the MTN South Africa website or use the MyMTN app for data plan activation.

Check Phone Number

• Code: *123*1*1#
• Description: Find out your MTN phone number in South Africa with this code.

Transfer Airtime

• Code: Visit the MTN South Africa website or use the MyMTN app for airtime transfer.

Borrow Airtime

• Code: Visit the MTN South Africa website or use the MyMTN app to borrow airtime.

Activate/Deactivate Call Waiting

• Code: *156*2# (Activate) or *156*3# (Deactivate)
• Description: Use *156*2# to activate call waiting or *156*3# to deactivate it in South Africa.

Call Me Back

• Code: *121*Recipient’s Number#
• Description: Send a “Call Me Back” message to another MTN subscriber in South Africa with this code.

Please note that these codes are subject to change, and the availability of certain services may vary based on your subscription and location. It’s advisable to check with MTN customer support or visit the official MTN website for the most up-to-date information on USSD codes in your specific African country.