For Balance enquiry on an MTN Contract
Dial dial *136# to heck your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data
How to Check Balance on MTN Pay as you go
Dial *136# Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. Free
How to send a CallBack on MTN
SMS someone to call you when you’re out of airtime (e.g., *121*083 123 4567#). *121*(number)# Free
How to activate call diverting on MTN
Dial **61*(number diverting to)# to divert unanswered calls (e.g., **61*083 123 4567#). **61*(number diverting to)# R9.99 per month
Call diverting cancellation
Cancels all call diverting. ##61# R9.99 per month
Data bundle cancellation
Cancel your data purchase. *136*5# Free
How to buy a data bundle on MTN
Buy the data bundle you’re looking for through our USSD interface. *136*2#
Detailed balance enquiries
Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. *136*1#
How to check your IMEI number on MTN
Check your device’s IMEI number and store it in a safe place for insurance purposes. *#06#
International calling rates
Know what you’ll be paying before you phone abroad. *135*2#
International Voicemail Retrieval
Access your messages while abroad. *135#
How to access MTN Master menu
This code gives you access to all MTN services. *136*0#
Manage
Manage your bundles and subscriptions on your cellphone. *136*5#
MTN Directory Enquiries
Request listed numbers or ask for Call Connect to be forwarded to your requested number. *200# R2 per successful request
MTN Eazi Recharge
Buy bundles using your Absa, Nedbank or Standard Bank credit, cheque or debit card. *136*10#
MTN Me2U
Buy or transfer airtime, SMSs or data. *136*3# Free
MTN Me4U
Dial *141*(voucher number)*(cellphone number to be recharged)# and follow the prompts. *136* Free
How to activate MTN PayAsYouGo Data Roaming
Activate the service before you leave South Africa. Dial *141# to check your balance and *111*1# for rates. *135# Free
How to activate MTN Pay4Me
Call someone when you’re out of airtime (e.g., *121*083 123 4567#). They’ll be charged at 99c per minute. *127*(number)# Free
MTN Service
Set up your phone. *123# Free
Price plan migration
Compare and change price plans. *136*4*# Free
Purchase
Access all voice, SMS, data and promotional bundles. *136*2# Free
How to recharge MTN via ABSA
Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. *120*2272# Free
How to recharge MTN via Capitec
Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. *120*3279# Free
How to recharge MTN via FNB
Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. *120*321# Free
How to recharge MTN via Nedbank
Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. *120*001# Free
How to recharge MTN via Standard Bank
Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. *120*2345# Free
SMS bundle purchase
Select the ‘SMS’ option to buy SMS bundles *136*2# Free
SMS bundle cancellation
Select the ‘Manage Bundles’ option to cancel SMS bundles. *136*5# Free
SMS Roaming
Activate the service before you leave South Africa. *135*14# Free
Tariff analyser
Compare rates. *136*4*0# Free
Unblock cellphone (MTN Contract)
Unblock your MTN Contract cellphone (dial **05*PUK number*New PIN code* then repeat new PIN code#). **05* Free
MTN 1-4-1 Loyalty
Register for the MTN 1-4-1 Loyalty programme and claim, spend and check points. *136*9#