How do I check my data balance?
Dial *323# - the NCC data balance code works on every network. Each network also has its own direct code or SMS, listed below with its source.
| Network | USSD | By SMS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | *323*4# |
Text 2 to 323. | mtn.ng, mtn.ng |
| Airtel | *323# |
- | airtel.com.ng, airtel.com.ng |
| Glo | *323# |
Send INFO to 312. | x.com, gloworld.com, gloworld.com |
| T2 (9mobile) | *323# |
- | x.com, consumer.ncc.gov.ng, vtpass.com |
The balance shows your main data, any bonus data and when it expires.
Checking SME, CG and gifting data balance
Data bought from a vendor - SME, corporate gifting (CG) or gifting - lands on your line like any other bundle, so the same balance code usually shows it.
On Glo, bulk and corporate data shows under *323#. MTN and Airtel no longer sell SME data to the public - see what SME data is and what replaced it.
NCC short codes: the same on every network
NCC mandated these codes on all networks (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile/T2) from 17 May 2023. The main ones:
| Code | What it does |
|---|---|
*303# | Borrow airtime or data |
*310# | Check airtime balance |
*311# | Recharge airtime |
*312# | Buy data / data plans |
*321# | Share airtime or data |
*323# | Check data balance |
Source: consumer.ncc.gov.ng, ncc.gov.ng
More codes for each network
- MTN USSD codes - data, share, borrow, airtime transfer
- Airtel USSD codes - data, gift data, borrow, Me2U
- Glo USSD codes - data, night plans, share, borrow
- T2 (9mobile) USSD codes - data transfer, family share, gift
How we check this guide
The AidaPay team checked the facts on this page on 25 Sep 2026 against the sources below - network, regulator and company pages first, and at least two independent sources where no official page exists. Prices come live from AidaPay. Spotted something out of date? Email [email protected] and we will correct it.
Sources: NCC: harmonised short codes for all networks · Network websites - linked beside each code