MTN USSD codes For MTN network in South Africa;- Use shortcodes to access a host of free services on the MTN network. You can access menu-type services, such as balance enquiries, banking apps and portal-type requests, through the use of short codes on your cellphone.
Cost USSD sessions are charged from your airtime or billing balance and the standard charge is 20c for every 20 seconds or part thereof.
Some USSD strings such as the MTN *135# and *136# menus are zero-rated for customers.
Some providers might charge customers for access to premium rated content in which case the provider needs to list the charges associated with dialling the USSD string.
MTN USSD codes For MTN network in South Africa
How to get it
To use a USSD code
- Dial the code of the USSD service you want to access (e.g., *123#) and press the call button
- The application will respond with a menu
- Follow the prompts by selecting ’OK’ or ’Reply’
USSD codes for MTN
| Services | USSD Code | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Balance enquiry (MTN Contract)Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data | *136# | Free |
| Balance enquiry (MTN PayAsYouGo)Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. | *136# | Free |
| CallBackSMS someone to call you when you’re out of airtime (e.g., *121*083 123 4567#). | *121*(number)# | Free |
| Call divertingDial **61*(number diverting to)# to divert unanswered calls (e.g., **61*083 123 4567#). | **61*(number diverting to)# | R9.99 per month |
| Call diverting cancellationCancels all call diverting. | ##61# | R9.99 per month |
| Data bundle cancellationCancel your data purchase. | *136*5# | Free |
| Data bundle purchaseBuy the data bundle you’re looking for through our USSD interface. | *136*2# | Free |
| Detailed balance enquiriesCheck your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. | *136*1# | Free |
| IMEI numberCheck your device’s IMEI number and store it in a safe place for insurance purposes. | *#06# | Free |
| International calling ratesKnow what you’ll be paying before you phone abroad. | *135*2# | Free |
| International Voicemail RetrievalAccess your messages while abroad. | *135# | Free |
| Master menuThis code gives you access to all MTN services. | *136*0# | Free |
| ManageManage your bundles and subscriptions on your cellphone. | *136*5# | Free |
| MTN Directory EnquiriesRequest listed numbers or ask for Call Connect to be forwarded to your requested number. | *200# | R2 per successful request |
| MTN Eazi RechargeBuy bundles using your Absa, Nedbank or Standard Bank credit, cheque or debit card. | *136*10# | Free |
| MTN Me2UBuy or transfer airtime, SMSs or data. | *136*3# | Free |
| MTN Me4UDial *141*(voucher number)*(cellphone number to be recharged)# and follow the prompts. | *136* | Free |
| MTN PayAsYouGo Data RoamingActivate the service before you leave South Africa. Dial *141# to check your balance and *111*1# for rates. | *135# | Free |
| MTN Pay4MeCall 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 ServiceSet up your phone. | *123# | Free |
| Price plan migrationCompare and change price plans. | *136*4*# | Free |
| PurchaseAccess all voice, SMS, data and promotional bundles. | *136*2# | Free |
| Recharge via AbsaBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*2272# | Free |
| Recharge via CapitecBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*3279# | Free |
| Recharge via FNBBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*321# | Free |
| Recharge via NedbankBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*001# | Free |
| Recharge via Standard BankBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*2345# | Free |
| SMS bundle purchaseSelect the ‘SMS’ option to buy SMS bundles | *136*2# | Free |
| SMS bundle cancellationSelect the ‘Manage Bundles’ option to cancel SMS bundles. | *136*5# | Free |
| SMS RoamingActivate the service before you leave South Africa. | *135*14# | Free |
| Tariff analyserCompare 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 LoyaltyRegister for the MTN 1-4-1 Loyalty programme and claim, spend and check points. | *136*9# | Free |
MTN Group Limited, formerly M-Cell, is a South African telecommunications company, operating in many African and Asian countries. Its headquarters are in Johannesburg.
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