MTN USSD codes
| What you want | Code | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Check data balance | *323*4# |
Dial *323*4# to see main and bonus data balance with expiry date. You can also dial *310#. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng |
| Data balance by SMS | SMS 2 to 323 |
Text 2 to 323. Source: mtn.ng |
| Buy data / see data plans | *312# |
Dial *312# (or *312*1#) and choose a plan. *904# (MTN On Demand) also works. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng |
| Share or gift data | *321*2# |
Dial *321*2#, choose 1 (Transfer), enter the number and amount, then confirm. Direct string: *312*PhoneNumber*DataAmountMB#, e.g. *312*08031235678*100#. By SMS: send 'Transfer 08031235678 100' to 312. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng, mtn.ng |
| Borrow data or airtime | *303# |
Dial *303# to borrow airtime (XtraTime) or data (XtraByte). The loan is repaid from your next recharge. Source: mtn.ng, innovation-village.com, pulse.ng |
| Night & special plans | *312*1# |
YouTube Night/Day data comes with eligible plans bought via *312*1# or *904#. Check the balance with *323*4#. Source: mtn.ng |
| Check airtime balance | *310# |
Dial *310#. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng, consumer.ncc.gov.ng |
| Transfer airtime | *321# |
Create your 4-digit PIN first: dial *321#, choose Airtime share, then Create PIN. To transfer, dial *321#, choose Airtime share, then Transfer Airtime, and enter the number, amount (min N50) and PIN. SMS: send 'Transfer 08031234567 1500 1234' to 321. Limits: N50 to N10,000 per transfer, N100,000 a day. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng, x.com |
| Load a recharge card | *311*PIN# |
Dial *311*<recharge PIN>#. Source: mtn.ng, mtn.ng, consumer.ncc.gov.ng |
| Check your own number | *123*1*1# |
Dial *123#, then Account Info, then My Number (shortcut *123*1*1#). *663# is an older alternative. Sources differ on this one. If it does not work, ask MTN support. Source: vtpass.com, networkpalava.com, legit.ng |
Borrowing is subject to MTN's eligibility rules, and the loan plus a service fee is taken from your next recharge.
Codes can change. They were last checked on 25 Sep 2026; if one stops working, tell us and we will update this page.
Common questions
How do I check my MTN data balance?
Dial *323*4# on your MTN line. Dial *323*4# to see main and bonus data balance with expiry date. You can also dial *310#. By SMS: Text 2 to 323.
How do I share or gift data on MTN?
Dial *321*2#. Dial *321*2#, choose 1 (Transfer), enter the number and amount, then confirm. Direct string: *312*PhoneNumber*DataAmountMB#, e.g. *312*08031235678*100#. By SMS: send 'Transfer 08031235678 100' to 312.
How do I borrow data or airtime on MTN?
Dial *303#. Dial *303# to borrow airtime (XtraTime) or data (XtraByte). The loan is repaid from your next recharge. Borrowing depends on MTN's eligibility rules.
How do I transfer airtime on MTN?
Create your 4-digit PIN first: dial *321#, choose Airtime share, then Create PIN. To transfer, dial *321#, choose Airtime share, then Transfer Airtime, and enter the number, amount (min N50) and PIN. SMS: send 'Transfer 08031234567 1500 1234' to 321. Limits: N50 to N10,000 per transfer, N100,000 a day.
Codes that are the same on every network
Since 17 May 2023 the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) requires every network to use the same short codes: *303# to borrow, *310# for balance, *311# to recharge, *312# for data plans, *321# to share airtime or data, and *323# for data balance. MTN sets the menus behind them. See data balance codes for every network.
Cheaper MTN data than dialling
Live MTN prices on AidaPay right now, with the cashback you earn:
| Plan type | Plan | Price | Cashback |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTN | 120MB Whatsapp - 1 Month | ₦147.75 | +₦1.03 |
| MTN | 120MB - Facebook - 1 Month | ₦147.75 | +₦1.03 |
| MTN | MTN 500MB Data Transfer - 7 Days | ₦350 | +₦3.50 |
| MTN AWUF | MTN 1GB Data Transfer - 7 Days | ₦400 | +₦0 |
| MTN AWUF | MTN 3.5GB - 1 Day - AWUF Data | ₦985 | +₦4.93 |
| MTN AWUF | MTN 4GB - 2 Days - AWUF Data | ₦1,182 | +₦5.91 |
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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