9mobile is one of the four major network providers that offer great value to its customers in Nigeria, those who have opted for 9mobile as their preferred GSM operator would testify to this. When it comes to internet browsing speed and making affordable voice calls, you will find them excelling in their respective categories. Talking about voice and data, before you can activate any of these, you’ll need to recharge your line by purchasing a 9mobile credit card/airtime voucher and then dialling the right code. That said, here is everything you should know about how to recharge airtime on your 9mobile line!
Aside from the regular ways to recharge, 9mobile has made provisions for alternative ways to top up your mobile device, these include installing the official 9mobile app on your preferred operating system, directly on their website or using bank applications that let you buy airtime easily and their USSD codes that also allow you to buy airtime on Android, iOS and other feature devices. That said, let’s dive right in as we explore the codes used to recharge your 9mobile-enabled phone here on Naijaknowhow.
How Many Digits Is 9mobile Recharge Card?
9mobile Airtime Recharge Card contains a 15-digit PIN. Contained below is the step for loading airtime on your 9mobile device.
3 Ways to Load 9mobile Airtime Credit:
1. USSD Code:
To load or recharge a 9mobile line, dial the recharge PIN in the following USSD format: *311*PIN# and then Send/Ok. For example, if the 9mobile Airtime PIN is 111 222 333 444 555, include *311*111222333444555# and press Send or Ok.
If successful, you can check out this post to check your account balance.
NOTE: Starting from 17th May 2023, the old USSD code to recharge which is *222*PIN# has been discontinued due to the mandatory implementation of the harmonised shortcodes for telecom operators.
If you find yourself in a situation where you have over-scratched your PIN, you should quickly call the 9mobile Customer Care Line which is 300.
2. Website:
Alternatively, you can also recharge through the 9mobile app or the official website portal.
- Visit https://9mobile.com.ng/
- Click on ‘Buy/Send Airtime’
- Click on ‘Buy Now’
- After selecting that, you will be prompted to enter your phone number, amount of airtime to buy, your email and complete payment using your ATM card.
3. 9mobile ig9ite Mobile App:
You can do a whole lot with the 9mobile ig9ite app on Android and iOS. All you have to do is enter your phone number to get started after downloading through the link below, after registering, just tap on the Airtime button to purchase airtime (as seen in the picture embedded above). You can carry out other airtime services such as sending/transferring airtime, borrowing, checking balance/usage etc.
Platforms: Google Play, App Store
Additional 9mobile Shortcodes:
| Function | 9mobile USSD |
| Call Center/Help Desk | 300 |
| Voice Mail Deposit | *301# |
| Voice Mail Retrieval | *302# |
| Borrow Services | *303# |
| STOP Services | *304# |
| Check Balance | *310# |
| Credit Recharge | *311# |
| Data Plan | *312# |
| Others are Share Services | *321# |
| Data Plan Balance | *323# |
| Verification of SIM Registration/ NIN – SIM Linkage | *996# |
| Porting Services (MNP) | 2442 |
Conclusion:
That’s all! If you’ve landed on this article because you’ve searched for “9mobile recharge code”, “how to load airtime on your 9mobile line” or related search queries… then you can rely on using the USSD code shared in this article. Other useful options include using the ig9ite mobile, 9mobile website or loading airtime using your mobile banking app (check out this post for more details). This will be a reliable replacement for the 9mobile recharge code method.
You may also find out how to recharge your line on other networks in Nigeria:
