As you may have noticed, the familiar USSD codes for topping up your mobile data or airtime are undergoing a transformation across networks in Nigeria. This update stems from the NCC Nigerian Communications Commission’s directive for uniform Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes, ensuring a seamless experience for users across all operators.
In line with this directive, major telecommunications companies, including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile, are rolling out new USSD codes for various transactions. This change not only enhances efficiency but also standardizes services for customers nationwide.
For instance, if you’re an MTN subscriber, the old codes like *555# and *556# for recharging your line or *131# for data purchase are now replaced with new codes. Similar adjustments apply to users of Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile.
To clarify, any mobile network operator failing to transition to these new codes will be unable to provide services to its customers. Moreover, this initiative introduces a unified customer support number and standardized codes for credit recharge and data balance inquiries.
In response, MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile are actively informing their customers about these changes. Below, you’ll find the updated USSD codes for each network:
MTN NG
If you use MTN, you might have observed that *556# and its variants are no longer functioning. The same applies to the data code, which was once *131#. These are the new codes.
- For airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
- To check MTN airtime balance, the new code is *310#
- To borrow airtime, dial *303#
- To buy data, dial *312#
- To share data, dial *321#
- To check your data balance, dial *323#
- For MTN Value-added Services, dial *305#
- To link your NIN to your MTN line, dial *996#
To check your MTN phone number,
- Dial *123#. Choose Account Info or 1.
- From the new menu, choose My Number, and your number will be displayed in the pop-up on your screen.
- You can also just dial *123*1*1# for a straightforward path.
To transfer airtime, you must have a transfer PIN. If you don’t, you can change the default PIN by dialling the code below.
Dial *321*Default PIN*New PIN*New PIN#
- Note that the default PIN is 0000. You must choose a new PIN which you’ll always use for subsequent transfers.
- For example, if a user chooses 5678 as their new Pin, they will dial *321*0000*5678*5678#
Airtel NG
Airtel users will also need to let the old *124# for checking balance go. The new USSD codes are:
- For airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
- To check Airtel’s airtime balance, the new code is *310#
- To borrow airtime, dial *303#
- To buy data, dial *312#
- To share data, dial *321#
- To check your data balance, dial *323#
- For Airtel Value-added Services, dial *305#
- To link your NIN to your Airtel line, dial *996#
Glo NG
- For GLO airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
- To check GLO airtime balance, the new code is *310#
- To borrow airtime, dial *303#
- To buy data, dial *312#
- To share data, dial *321#
- To check your data balance, dial *323#
- For GLO Value-added Services, dial *305#
- To link your NIN to your GLO line, dial *996#
9Mobile
- For airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
- To check 9Mobile airtime balance, the new code is *310#
- To borrow airtime, dial *303#
- To buy data, dial *312#
- To share data, dial *321#
- To check your data balance, dial *323#
- For 9Mobile Value-added Services, dial *305#
- To link your NIN to your 9Mobile line, dial *996#
What USSD code remains unchanged
Note: If you try any of these codes and they do not work, you may have to try the old ones, as some network providers have yet to adopt the new USSD codes fully. It is also important to note that the commission did not change some codes and their functions; these codes are
- *996# now verifies subscriber identity module (SIM) registration or NIN-SIM linkage.
- *2442# is retained for Do-Not-Disturb (DND) unsolicited messaging complaint management.
- *3232# is also retained for porting services, otherwise called mobile number portability
Additional Codes and Services
Apart from functions that pertain to airtime and data usage, you can access a few other services via shortcodes, such as banking and paying utility bills. It, therefore, behoves you to learn about any changes to these codes. Take a look below.
Bank USSD Codes
Bank shortcodes are essential because they enable mobile banking without an internet connection. All commercial banks that provide mobile banking services have different USSD codes. You can use the code for your bank to transfer money, pay bills, recharge airtime, or buy data. The banks and their corresponding codes are listed below.
- Access bank – *901#
- Eco bank – *326#
- FCMB – *329#
- Fidelity Bank – *770#
- First bank – *894#
- GT bank – *737#
- Heritage Bank – *745#
- Keystone Bank – *7111#
- Kuda Bank – *894#
- Opay – *955#
- Polaris – *833#
- Stanbic IBTC Bank – *909#
- Sterling Bank – *822#
- UBA – *919#
- Unity bank – *779#
- Wema bank –*945#
- Zenith Bank – *966#
To use these codes for services such as fund transfers, bill payments, etc., dial the short codes and follow the prompted messages.
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