How to Check MTN Credit Account Balance (Airtime Balance Code)

This post contains ways to know or enquire about your MTN airtime/credit account balance.

June 19, 2021

In this article on Naijaknowhow, you’d find the USSD code to check your MTN credit account balance on your mobile phone?

MTN is no doubt the biggest and most popular telecommunication company in Nigeria. With over 64 million subscribers as reported by Statista in August 2019, MTN is the undisputed king of mobile communication. Knowing that MTN is consistently growing with new subscribers joining the network, it’s right to share all the tips for people who newly joined the network.

As you know, we constantly share helpful how-to articles on this blog ranging from gadgets, telcos, new smartphones and more. You shouldn’t worry much if you are part of those who don’t know how to check their account balance easily, we have all been in that phase.

That said, don’t be mad at yourself for searching for “MTN Airtime Credit Code” on Google. I’ve done this in the past even before I started this blog. I vividly remembered when I forgot how to check data balance on MTN.

Sometimes… Even the simplest things can be forgotten, so… don’t be too hard on yourself. Let’s delve right into it, here is everything you need to know on how to check your credit account balance on MTN.

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How to Check MTN Credit Account Balance

This one of the fastest and easiest way to inquire or check MTN credit balance directly on your phone.

Also Read: List of MTN Call Tariff Plans and Migration Codes (Updated for 2021)

Prepaid account balance code:

Dial *556# on your mobile device then wait for an instant response from MTN revealing your airtime balance.

Postpaid account balance code:

Dial *558# on your mobile device then wait for an instant response from MTN revealing your airtime balance.

Useful MTN USSD Codes

Function	USSD Codes
Buy Data	*131#
Borrow Airtime	*606#
Borrow Data	*606# >> XtraByte
Transfer airtime	777Recipient’s NumberAmountPIN#
Data Balance Code	1314#
Data Bonus Balance Code	55963#
MTN Roaming	1234#
MTN International Call Balance Code	5597#
Awuf balance	55914#

How to Check Airtime Account Balance on Other Networks in Nigeria

For those who use other mobile networks in Nigeria, here is a table showing how to know your credit balance.

Network	Account balance shortcode
Glo	#124#
Airtel	*123#
9mobile	*232#

Conclusion:

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