Last Updated on November 18, 2022
Are you looking for fast and reliable way to buy MTN airtime/data, check your balance, or use self-service? The USSD codes will allow you to do everything you want right from your phone’s dial pad. Take a look at the list of all MTN Codes in South Africa and their uses below;


MTN is arguably one of the best network providers in South Africa. The network service provider offers its customers a wide range of services. The Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, or USSD, is one of them. The launch of this service aims to enable many users of the company to perform simple mobile services as desired. We will review all MTN Codes in South Africa and their uses.
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What Is MTN USSD Code?
This is a communication tool that allows users to send messages between their phone and a network application program. These USSD codes are used to perform tasks and give the user accessibility to a menu with a variety of options.
MTN network users can now do a multitude of capabilities on their MTN lines thanks to the introduction of the USSD Code. These activities typically involve purchasing airtime, moving airtime or data to other accounts, changing plans, and so on.
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However, just a small number of network users are aware of all of the available USSD codes. As a result, we compiled a list of all MTN Codes in South Africa that are currently operational, which we are open to sharing with users.
MTN USSD Codes
All USSD codes for MTN
Services | USSD Code | Cost |
---|---|---|
Balance enquiry (MTN Contract)Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data | *136# | Free |
Balance enquiry (MTN PayAsYouGo)Check your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. | *136# | Free |
CallBackSMS someone to call you when you’re out of airtime (e.g., *121*083 123 4567#). | *121*(number)# | Free |
Call divertingDial **61*(number diverting to)# to divert unanswered calls (e.g., **61*083 123 4567#). | **61*(number diverting to)# | R9.99 per month |
Call diverting cancellationCancels all call diverting. | ##61# | R9.99 per month |
Data bundle cancellationCancel your data purchase. | *136*5# | Free |
Data bundle purchaseBuy the data bundle you’re looking for through our USSD interface. | *136*2# | Free |
Detailed balance enquiriesCheck your daily and monthly balances for remaining minutes, SMSs and data. | *136*1# | Free |
IMEI numberCheck your device’s IMEI number and store it in a safe place for insurance purposes. | *#06# | Free |
International calling ratesKnow what you’ll be paying before you phone abroad. | *135*2# | Free |
International Voicemail RetrievalAccess your messages while abroad. | *135# | Free |
Master menuThis code gives you access to all MTN services. | *136*0# | Free |
ManageManage your bundles and subscriptions on your cellphone. | *136*5# | Free |
MTN Directory EnquiriesRequest listed numbers or ask for Call Connect to be forwarded to your requested number. | *200# | R2 per successful request |
MTN Eazi RechargeBuy bundles using your Absa, Nedbank or Standard Bank credit, cheque or debit card. | *136*10# | Free |
MTN Me2UBuy or transfer airtime, SMSs or data. | *136*3# | Free |
MTN Me4UDial *141*(voucher number)*(cellphone number to be recharged)# and follow the prompts. | *136* | Free |
MTN PayAsYouGo Data RoamingActivate the service before you leave South Africa. Dial *141# to check your balance and *111*1# for rates. | *135# | Free |
MTN Pay4MeCall someone when you’re out of airtime (e.g., *121*083 123 4567#). They’ll be charged at 99c per minute. | *127*(number)# | Free |
MTN ServiceSet up your phone. | *123# | Free |
Price plan migrationCompare and change price plans. | *136*4*# | Free |
PurchaseAccess all voice, SMS, data and promotional bundles. | *136*2# | Free |
Recharge via AbsaBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*2272# | Free |
Recharge via CapitecBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*3279# | Free |
Recharge via FNBBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*321# | Free |
Recharge via NedbankBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*001# | Free |
Recharge via Standard BankBuy your airtime or data bundles through your bank. | *120*2345# | Free |
SMS bundle purchaseSelect the ‘SMS’ option to buy SMS bundles | *136*2# | Free |
SMS bundle cancellationSelect the ‘Manage Bundles’ option to cancel SMS bundles. | *136*5# | Free |
SMS RoamingActivate the service before you leave South Africa. | *135*14# | Free |
Tariff analyserCompare rates. | *136*4*0# | Free |
Unblock cellphone (MTN Contract)Unblock your MTN Contract cellphone (dial **05*PUK number*New PIN code* then repeat new PIN code#). | **05* | Free |
MTN 1-4-1 LoyaltyRegister for the MTN 1-4-1 Loyalty programme and claim, spend and check points. | *136*9# | Free |
That’s all there is to know about MTN codes. We’ll keep the list updated when we discover more of these codes. We recommend bookmarking this page and returning whenever you require an MTN code to perform network set procedures.
Furthermore, please keep in mind that because most network providers are constantly introducing new data plans or discontinuing old ones, some of the codes may no longer function. Even though we do checks to ensure that codes are operating, it’s possible that we’ll overlook those that have been inactive. So, if you come across any such codes, please let us know and we’ll fix them as soon as possible.
Conclusion
MTN is one of the most reliable network providers in South Africa. As a result of their good rating, a large number of people use their network. The network is also one of the few that boasts super-fast internet browsing.
MTN launched the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, or USSD, in an effort to make its subscribers’ lives easier. The purpose of introducing this service is to allow them to do simple mobile services directly from their phone’s dial pad. MTN Codes are the result of this.
MTN Code is a code that the network operator gives to its clients to do various tasks over their line. Buying airtime, changing plans, and the like are examples of such operations. In this article, we’ve highlighted all of these codes.