Are you looking for how to recharge money on your mobile line in Nigeria? This post contains how to load an airtime recharge card or voucher on your Airtel, 9mobile, Glo, MTN, NTel, Smile 4G etc.
I will walk you through the helpful airtime recharge card USSD codes you need when trying to recharge airtime vouchers on your line on all networks.
To load Airtime recharge cards on MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile, Smile, Visafone, Ntel etc in order to top up your credit balance, you need to make use of some codes together with the recharge card pins normally printed on paper or lead sealed papers. Here are the codes shared here on Naijaknowhow;
Airtime Recharge Codes – Summary Table
Network |
Recharge Code (New) |
Recharge Code (Old) |
Airtel | *311*PIN# | *126*PIN# |
9mobile | *311*PIN# | *222*PIN# |
Glo | *311*PIN# | *123*PIN# |
MTN | *311*PIN# | *555*PIN# |
How to Load Airtime Recharge Card on All Network In Nigeria
Airtel Airtime Recharge Card Code
To load Airtel 16-digits recharge card PIN using its USSD code. Follow the steps below to top up your Airtel line. See the steps below;
For Airtel users:
- Purchase an Airtel credit card with a 16-digit PIN
- Then, dial to load the 16 digits PIN in this format: *311*PIN# (For instance, *311*1234567890123656#).
- Send and wait for credit confirmation.
- Finally, dial *310# to see the credit balance.
9mobile Airtime Recharge Card Code
To load 9mobile 15-digits recharge card PIN using its USSD code. Follow the steps below to top up your 9mobile line. See the steps below;
For 9mobile users:
- Purchase a 9mobile credit card with a 15-digit PIN
- Then, dial to load the 15 digits PIN in this format: *311*PIN# (For instance, *311*123456789012365#).
- Send and wait for credit confirmation.
- Finally, dial *310# to check your credit balance.
To load your friend’s 9mobile line from your phone:
- Dial *311*PIN*Recipient’sNumber# (For instance, dial *311*123456789012345*08091234567#)
- The recipient will be credited and notified of the transaction accordingly.
Glo Airtime Recharge Card Code
To load Glo 15-digits recharge card PIN using its USSD code. Follow the steps below to top up your Glo line. See the steps below;
For Glo users:
- Purchase a Glo credit card with a 16-digit PIN
- Then, dial to load the 15 digits PIN in this format: *311*PIN# (For instance, *311*1234567890123656#).
- Send and wait for credit confirmation.
- Finally, dial *310# » 1 to check your credit balance.
MTN Airtime Recharge Card Code
To load MTN 12-digits recharge card PIN using its USSD code. Follow the steps below to top up your MTN line. See the steps below;
For MTN users:
- Purchase an MTN credit card with a 12-digit PIN
- Then, dial to load the 12 digits PIN in this format: *311*PIN# (For instance, *311*123456789012#).
- Send and wait for credit confirmation.
- Finally, dial *310# to see the airtime balance.
NTel Airtime Recharge Card Code
NTel does not currently support the USSD code and has none to load airtime on your NTel SIM. However, the NTel Mini care portal allows you to do a lot.
It takes care of funding your NTel SIM for data subscription and calling.
- So, here’s how to load airtime/money on your NTel SIM card; you need to visit NTel Mini Care on your smartphone to get started. (You need your phone number and registered email address to log in)
Smile 4G Airtime Recharge Card Code
Finally, Smile 4G LTE does not support the USSD code and has none to load airtime on your Smile 4G SIM. However, XpressRecharge portal allows you to do a lot.
It takes care of funding your NTel SIM for data subscription and calling.
- So, here’s how to load airtime on your NTel SIM card…you need to visit this post I wrote on the various ways to recharge airtime on your Smile SIM.
Additional USSD Codes (All Networks)
Recharging, balance checks, and other services can now be accessed through a single code, regardless of the network provider. Learn more about this harmonization initiative and its impact on user convenience.
Function |
Harmonised USSD Codes |
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 how to load airtime recharge cards on all the various mobile networks in Nigeria, you will be updated if there are recent changes or inclusion. Thanks for reading this post. Drop a comment before you leave. I’d be glad to reply.
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you did a great job here. Some of these network subscribers easily forget these codes. Keep it up.