All MTN South Africa ussd to find information and request services quickly, manage your account

Last Updated on April 7, 2025 by admin

MTN South Africa codes has unveiled  information and request services quickly, for customers to manage your account from any location .

These codes provide a convenient way to check balances, purchase data bundles, manage subscriptions, and more, all without the need for internet connectivity

As one of the most used mobile networks in South Africa, the telecom provide a unique code users can quickly retrieve information and perform transactions, making it easier to stay connected and in control of their mobile services

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Here are some useful MTN South Africa USSD codes to help you manage your account and access services quickly:

1. Check Balance

   : To check your balance on MTN South Africa, simply dial *136#. This USSD code will display your remaining airtime, data, and SMS balances directly on your screen.

2. Recharge Airtime

   To recharge airtime on your MTN South Africa line Dial *136*Voucher-PIN# on your MTN number.

   • Example: If the PIN is 1234567890, dial *136*1234567890#.
   • Your account will be credited, and you’ll receive a confirmation message.

3. Purchase Data Bundles

   :To purchase data bundles on MTN South Africa, you can  Dial *136*2# on your MTN line. This will open a menu where you can select and purchase data bundles tailored to your needs.

4. Data Balance Inquiry

   To check your data balance on MTN South Africa, you can Dial *136*1# to check your remaining data balance..

5. CallBack Service

   MTN South Africa’s CallBack service, also known as “Please Call Me,” allows you to request someone to call you when you’re out of airtime. You can Dial *121*Recipient's Number# on your MTN line.

   • For example, if the recipient’s number is 0831234567, dial *121*0831234567#. Press the call button, and the recipient will receive a message asking them to call you back

6. Manage Subscriptions

   To manage your subscriptions on MTN South Africa, simply  Dial *136*5# on your MTN line. This will take you to the subscription management menu, where you can view active subscriptions, cancel them, or opt-out of future subscriptions.

7. International Roaming

   To activate international roaming on MTN South Africa, you can Dial *135# on your MTN line.

   Select option 2 for “International Services.” The  Choose option 1 for “Roaming Options.” Follow the prompts to activate roaming.

8. Device Setup

   To set up your device for MTN South Africa services, you can Dial *123# on your MTN line.

   • Follow the prompts to request automatic settings for internet, MMS, and WAP. Once received, save and activate these settings on your device.

9. SIM Swap

   To perform a SIM swap on MTN South Africa, you can  Dial *136*10# on your MTN line. Follow the prompts to initiate the SIM swap process.

10. Pay4Me

    MTN South Africa’s Pay4Me service allows you to make calls where the recipient agrees to pay for the call. Here’s how it works:

    Dial 127*Recipient's Number# on your MTN line.

    • For example, if the recipient’s number is 0831234567, dial 127*0831234567#

11. Transfer Airtime;

    To transfer airtime  (using the MTN Me2U service), here’s what to do:

    1. Activate a PIN:
       • Dial *136*3# to access the MTN Me2U menu.
       • Follow the prompts to create a 5-digit PIN for secure transactions.
    2. Transfer Airtime:
       • Dial *136*3# again and choose the option to transfer airtime.
       • Enter the recipient’s number, the amount you wish to send, and confirm with your PIN.

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1. 12 Retrieve Phone Number

   To retrieve your phone number, you can use these simple methods:

   1.  Dial *123*888# or *135*501# on your MTN line. Your phone number will be displayed on your screen.
   2.  Log in to the app, and your phone number will be visible on your account overview.
   3.  Dial 135 and speak to an agent for assistance in retrieving your number.
      

      13. MTN Customer care

      To contact MTN South Africa’s customer care, you can use the following options:

      1. From an MTN Phone: Dial 135 to connect with customer care directly.
      2. From a Non-MTN Phone: Dial 083 135 for assistance.
      3. Email: Send your inquiries to customercare@mtn.com
      4. Check International Calling Rates: To check international calling rates for MTN South Africa, you can visit their official page dedicated to international calling. This page provides detailed information about rates, discounted offers, and eligible destinations.

2. Recharge via Capitec Buy your airtime or data bundles through your bank.

   To recharge airtime or buy data bundles for MTN South Africa using Capitec’s USSD service, follow these steps:

   1.  Dial *120*3279# on your phone.
   2.  Choose “Buy Airtime” or “Buy Data Bundle” from the menu.
   3. Provide your MTN phone number and the amount you wish to recharge.
   4.  Complete the process by entering your Mobile Banking PIN.

3. Recharge via Absa

   To recharge airtime or buy data bundles for MTN South Africa using Absa’s USSD service, follow these steps:Dial *120*2272# on your phone to access Absa’s mobile banking menu.  Navigate to the option for purchasing airtime or data bundles. Then Provide your MTN phone number and the amount you wish to recharge. Complete the process by entering your banking PIN.

4. Recharge via FNB:

   To recharge airtime or buy data bundles for MTN South Africa using FNB’s USSD service, follow these steps:

   1.  Dial *120*321# on your phone to access FNB’s mobile banking menu.
   2. Navigate to the option for purchasing airtime or data bundles.
   3. Provide your MTN phone number and the amount you wish to recharge.
   4.  Complete the process by entering your banking PIN.
      

      Recharge via Nedbank:

      To recharge airtime or buy data bundles for MTN South Africa using Nedbank’s USSD service, follow these steps:

      1. Dial *120*002# on your phone to access Nedbank’s mobile banking menu.
      2. Navigate to the option for purchasing airtime or data bundles.
      3. Provide your MTN phone number and the amount you wish to recharge.
      4.  Complete the process by entering your banking PIN.

5. Recharge via Standard Bank

   :To recharge airtime or buy data bundles for MTN South Africa using Standard Bank’s USSD service, follow these steps:

   1.  Dial *120*2345# on your phone to access Standard Bank’s mobile banking menu.
   2.  Tap the option for purchasing airtime or data bundles.
   3.  Provide your MTN phone number and the amount you wish to recharge.
   4. Complete the process by entering your banking PIN.

6. SMS bundle purchase

   To purchase SMS bundles via USSD on MTN South Africa, follow these simple steps:

   1. Dial *136*2# on your MTN line.
   2.  From the menu, select the option for “SMS Bundles.”
   3.  Browse through the available options and choose the SMS bundle that suits your needs.
   4. Follow the prompts to confirm the transaction, and the SMS bundle will be activated.

7. SMS bundle cancellation

   To cancel  MTN South Africa SMS bundle  via USSD, follow these steps:

   1.  Dial *136*5# on your MTN line.
   2. Select the “Manage Bundles” option from the menu.
   3. Choose the SMS bundle you want to cancel and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.

8. SMS Roaming

   To activate SMS roaming on MTN South Africa via USSD, follow these steps:

   1. Dial *135# on your MTN line.
   2. Navigate to “International Services” in the menu.
   3. Choose the “SMS Roaming” option and follow the prompts to activate it.

9. Purchase access to all voice, SMS, data, and promotional bundles

   To purchase access to all voice, SMS, data, and promotional bundles on MTN South Africa, dial *136*2#. This USSD code will guide you through the menu to select and buy the bundle that suits your needs

10. Price plan migration:

    To migrate between price plans on MTN South Africa using USSD, dial *136*4#. This will take you to the price plan migration menu, where you can select your desired plan and follow the prompts to confirm the switch

11. MTN Service Set up your phone

    To set up your phone for MTN services using USSD, dial *123#. This code will guide you through the process of configuring your device for internet, MMS, and other MTN services. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup. 

12. MTN PayAsYouGo Data Roaming:

    To activate PayAsYouGo Data Roaming on MTN  via USSD, dial *135#. From the menu, navigate to “International Services” and select the option for “Data Roaming.” Follow the prompts to activate the service.

13. MTN Eazi Recharge: To use MTN Eazi Recharge via USSD, dial *136*10# on your MTN line. This code allows you to recharge your account quickly and conveniently

14. MTN Me4U ;

    MTN Me4U is a service that provides personalized offers tailored to your needs. You can access special deals on voice, data, and recharge bundles by Dialing  *121# on your MTN line to explore the offers available to you.

15. Check your IMEI number:

    To check your IMEI number on MTN South Africa, simply dial *#06# on your phone. The IMEI number will be displayed on your screen instantly. or

    •    to “Settings” > “About Phone” > “Status” > “IMEI Information.”
    • For iPhone: Go to “Settings” > “General” > “About,” and scroll down to find the IMEI number.
16. Data bundle cancellation: To cancel a data bundle on MTN South Africa via USSD, dial *136*5#. This code will take you to the “Manage Bundles” menu, where you can select the data bundle you wish to cancel and follow the prompts to confirm the cancellation.
17. Call diverting cancellation:To cancel call diverting on MTN , you can use the following methods:Dial ##002# on your MTN line to deactivate all call forwarding settings. You can also use specific codes:
    • Dial ##67# to cancel call divert when busy.
    • Dial ##61# to cancel call divert when there’s no answer.
    • Dial ##62# to cancel call divert when unreachable.

18. CallBack:

    MTN South Africa’s CallBack service lets you request someone to call you when you have insufficient airtime.Dial *121*Recipient's Number# on your MTN line.

    • For example, if the recipient’s number is 0831234567, dial *121*0831234567#.

19. Balance enquiry (MTN PayAsYouGo) Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data

    To check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs, and data on MTN PayAsYouGo, you can  Dial *136# on your MTN line. This will display your airtime, SMS, and data balances on your screen

20. International Voicemail Retrieval

    To retrieve your voicemail internationally, you can Dial *135# on your MTN line. This will connect you to the voicemail system, allowing you to listen to your messages while abroad

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