MTN offers various data plans to its subscribers, allowing them to access the internet on their mobile devices. To keep track of their data usage and balance, it’s essential for MTN users to know how to check their data balance.
This guide will cover different methods to check data balance on MTN, including using USSD codes, SMS, mobile apps, and online portals.
Method 1: USSD Codes.
MTN provides USSD codes that allow subscribers to check their data balance quickly. Here’s how to do it:
Dial the USSD code: Dial *131*4# on your mobile device’s dialer and your data balance will be displayed on the screen. It may be in MB (megabytes) or GB (gigabytes), depending on your data plan. Note down the data balance for future reference.
To check your MTN bundle data balance, dial *559*6#.
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Method 2: SMS.
MTN also allows subscribers to check their data balance by sending an SMS. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the SMS app on your mobile device.
2. Compose a new SMS with the following format: “2” and send it to “131“.
3. After sending the SMS, wait for a response from MTN. It usually takes a few seconds to receive the SMS with your data balance information.
Alternatively, you can dial *559*78# and your data balance will be sent to you via SMS immediately.
Method 3: Mobile Apps.
MTN has mobile apps that provide subscribers with various services, including checking data balance. Here’s how to do it:
1. Visit App store or Playstore on your mobile device, search for the “MTN” app, then download and install the app on your device.
2. Open the MTN app on your mobile device; if you are a first-time user, you may need to sign up and create an account with MTN.
3. Log in to your MTN account using your mobile number and password. If you haven’t created an account, follow the on-screen instructions to sign up.
4. Once you are logged in, your data balance will be displayed on your screen.
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Originally posted on September 2, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
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