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How to activate MTN transfer code

You may be wondering what MTN transfer codes are, what they are used for and how to activate this transfer code.

Then certainly this article is for you.

What are MTN transfer codes?

MTN transfer codes allow customers to transfer airtime or credit directly from their MTN accounts to other MTN users’ accounts without the usage of physical vouchers or cards. This convenience enables you to send airtime to friends, family, or coworkers whenever you need it, without having to visit a physical store or rely on third-party providers.

To activate the MTN transfer code reset:

Send an SMS with your default PIN new PIN new PIN to 321. For example, send an SMS with “0000 1234 1234” to 321.

You can also change your PIN by dialing 321Default PINNew PIN New PIN# on your phone and then clicking send/press ok. For example, dial 321000012341234#. Immediately after you change your PIN, you will receive an SMS informing you that your PIN was changed successfully.

FAQs

Q: How can I activate my MTN transfer PIN?
A: To activate the MTN transfer code reset: Send an SMS with your default PIN new PIN new PIN to 321

Q: What is the new code for MTN transfer?
A: Transfer MTN airtime by dialing 777Recipient’s NumberAmountPIN#.

Q: Can I transfer data from MTN to MTN?
A: MTN Data Share is a service that allows MTN subscribers to share their data bundles with friends, family, or other MTN users.

How to activate MTN Sim Card

After purchasing an MTN sim card and the sim card is registered, there’s the need for you to activate the sim card before you can use for calls and other services.

MTN SIM cards need to be activated individually and by inserting the SIM in a handheld device.

To activate an MTN SIM card dial *141# and follow the prompts until you receive a SMS confirmation message for the activation of the sim card.

It is important to note that after the MSISDN has been activated, the subscriber has 30 days to start using the SIM for the first time:

  • Create a billable event from the SIM – Data usage or a billable call.

SIM Expiry (number recycling)

After the MSISDN has been activated, the subscriber has 30 days to start using the SIM or the number on the SIM would be recycled.

FAQs

Q: How do I know if my SIM card is activated or deactivated?
A: Network Connectivity: If your device shows full signal bars and the appropriate network icon (e.g., “4G” or “5G”), it indicates that your SIM card is activated and connected to the mobile network

Q: How long can a MTN SIM card be inactive?
A: Dormant/inactive lines, MTN will recycle prepaid lines after 360 days and Consumer lines after 540 days of inactivity (if the line is not used for any chargeable activity).

Q: Can a deactivated SIM be activated again?
A: Usually, deactivated sim cards can be reactivated and used on another phone number

How to borrow MoMo from MTN

Borrowing MoMo from MTN has become very popular in recent times. It’s okay to run out of money while at the market or anywhere, but be rest assured that MTN provides instant mobile money loans to it’s subscribers.

MTN MoMo provides quick and convenient Loans to subscribers of MTN MoMo. It’s a short-term, unsecured cash loan paid directly into your MTN Mobile Money wallet after you request. The Loan is simple and accessible, with no previous savings required.

Requirements for getting an MTN MoMo loan

To obtain an MTN MoMo loan, there is the need for you to meet certain requirements before you would be able to access the loan. Below are the requirements:

  1. The applicant must be 18 years and above.
  2. You must own an MTN Ghana sim card.
  3. There is a need to be an MTN service user for at least 90 days.
  4. Also, you must be an active user of MTN Mobile Money services.
  5. Prospective applicants must have an active e-wallet.
  6. If you are a constant user of MTN QwikLoan services, you must have a good credit score and history.

Steps to acquire the loan is you meet the requirements:

  1. On your MTN MoMo number, dial *170#.
  2. Select Financial Services, option 5.
  3. Select Loans, option 3.
  4. Select QWIKLOAN, option 1.
  5. Select Get a loan, option 1.
  6. Enter your secret Mobile Money PIN code to confirm that you are taking a loan.
  7. The next page will ask you how much you want to borrow. For first-timers, you are usually given GHS 20 to GHS 60.
  8. For those who have been borrowing and repaying on time, you’ll be given a range from which you can enter what
  9. Accept payment terms and proceed.
  10. An SMS will be sent to notify you that the loan has been paid into your MoMo wallet.

FAQs

Q: How to get mtn momo loan?
A: Dial *170# on your MTN line and follow the prompt

Q: Why can’t I borrow money from MTN?
A: If you have an outstanding loan balance, late payment of previous loan requests, or you do not qualify for a loan at the moment, so keep using your momo account and check back frequently.

Q: What is the short code for MTN MoMo loan?
A: *170#

What is MTN MoMo Pay?

MTN MoMo Pay is a merchant payment service launched on January 2017 to increase mobile money use in markets and drive financial inclusion.

You may want to know how to use MTN MoMo Pay .

MTN MoMo Pay: How to use it

This article would urge you to get in the habit of using MoMoPay the next time you need to make a payment. It doesn’t require you to wait in line, complete any paperwork, or have any currency on hand. But you should have registered and be using MTN mobile money or have a mobile money account.

See how to use MoMoPay here:

  1. Dial *170#
  2. Enter option 2 for MoMoPay & Pay Bill
  3. Choose 1 for MoMoPay
  4. Now, you will need to know the merchant’s ID. (This is different from the Merchant’s wallet number, which is no longer valid.) The merchant should provide his ID upon request.
  5. Enter the Merchant ID.
  6. Enter the amount to be paid.
  7. Enter your reference
  8. Before making a purchase, you will be able to verify the entire name of the Merchant
  9. You can then input your Mobile Money PIN after verifying the merchant’s name
  10. After this, both you and the merchant will get confirmation of the successful payment

FAQs
Q: What is the code for MoMo Pay?
A: Dial *170# and follow the prompt

Q: What are the benefits of using MoMo pay?
A: Provides users with a secure and straightforward way to handle their financial transactions, eliminating the need for traditional banking methods.

Disable caller ID MTN

You may be wondering how to disable your caller ID on your MTN number, this article is certainly for you.

There are two ways you can do this; through the USSD code mode or call MTN customer care for assistance.

Using the USSD code to disable caller ID MTN

If you want to hide your phone number from a single caller, add #31# to the phone number. for example; #31#Phone Number and call. Once you add that code, your number will be hidden from the call receiver even if they use a caller app like Truecaller.

If you want to hide your caller ID MTN from all contacts, that is If you want to set this for all your call receiver using USSD Code, then just dial #31# and send to get the prompt setting to disable your caller identity,

After disabling your caller ID dial *31# to check your status if it is still active.

Contacting Customer Care for assistance

If you prefer your phone number to be private for everyone you call, you can contact MTN customer care and tell them to make your phone number private.

The process might need validation and maybe an extra service fee.

FAQs

Q: How do I hide my caller ID on MTN?
A: add #31# to the phone number.

Q: How to activate caller ID mtn?
A: Call 135 to activate this service.

Q: What is *#30 used for?
A: turn your number identification on or off.

Is MTN mobile money in Turkey?

MTN mobile money is not available in Turkey.

However, you can send money from MTN mobile money to a bank account in another country, of which banks in Turkey are no exception.

On the other side of the coin, you can send money from a bank account in Turkey into an MTN mobile money account. By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Turkey to Ghana, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.

With that been said, it is clear that MTN mobile money is not available in Turkey.

FAQs

Q: How can you send money from Turkey to Ghana?
A: via a bank transfer

Q: What money app works in Turkey?
A: BKM Express, Paycell, and GPay.

Q: Which mobile network works in Turkey?
A: There are three mobile operators in Turkey, namely Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom.

Q: Can I transfer money to Turkey?
A: Yes, you can transfer money using the Western Union® money transfer service.

Q: What can I import from Turkey to Ghana?
A: Clothes, home textile, accessories, luxury items, jewelry, Turkish design products.

Q: Is a gift card available in Turkey?
A: One of the best ways to pay for items while in Turkey is with gift cards.

Q: Which bank is Turkey using?
A: The most famous banks in Turkey are Akbank, Garanti bank, Akbank, and Ziraat Bank.

Has MTN stopped giving loans today?

After paying of your MTN loan and MTN serves you with the “You do not qualify for a loan at the moment. Continue to use MTN SIM and wallet services. Check back regularly or wait for a qualification SMS,” you may be wondering if MTN has stopped giving loans.

All you need to know is that MTN has not stopped giving out loans.

However, certain acts by customers may disqualify you for sometime in accessing a loan.

Some of these acts include ;

  1. If you have an outstanding loan balance.
  2. Late payment of previous loan requests.
  3. If you are currently not fully registered in the ongoing SIM registration exercise
  4. If your MoMo registration details with us are incorrect or incomplete.

To ensure you are always eligible for another loan after payment of your outstanding loan balance, pay your loans on time. However, after payment on time and you do not qualify, you may be eligible for another loan the next 3 to 5 days, so keep trying.

FAQs

Q: What happens if you don’t pay your MTN loan?
A: If any portion of the Repayment Amount remains unpaid after the due date, any funds deposited into your MTN Mobile Money wallet account will be automatically deducted until the repayment of the outstanding balance has been paid in full.

Q: How do I request for a Qwikloan?
A: Dial *170#
Select option 5 for “Financial Services”
Select option 3 for “Loans”
Follow the prompts to request for a loan.

Q:What is the code for MTN loan?
A: The USSD method: Dial 170#

Q: How to qualify for a loan on MTN?
A: Qualifying for a MTN loan depends on active use of MTN services like airtime, data, SMS, bill payments,MoMo transactions. You will get an SMS when you qualify.

Q: Can I get another MTN loan after paying one off?
A: Yes, you can

Has MTN bought Airtel?

MTN which is headquartered in Johannesburg in South Africa has not bought Airtel.

Airtel Africa plc, popularly known as Airtel, is an Indian multinational corporation that operates in 14 African nations, mostly in East, Central, and West Africa, and offers mobile money and telecommunications services.

However, in May 2008, it emerged that Airtel was exploring the possibility of buying the MTN Group.

Reports reveal that Bharti was considering offering US$45 billion for a 100% stake in MTN at the time.

The talks, however, fell apart as MTN Group tried to reverse the negotiations by making Bharti almost a subsidiary of the new company.

So, it is clear that MTN has not bought Airtel.

FAQs
Q: Who is the real owner of MTN?
A: MTN is owned 100% by M-Cell Limited

Q: Who is the owner of Airtel?
A: Sunil Bharti Mittal is the owner of Airtel

Q: What is the full meaning of MTN?
A: Mobile Telephone Network

Q: Who is the CEO of Airtel Africa?
A: Segun Ogunsanya

Q: Is Airtel owned by a Nigerian?
A: Airtel Africa is majority owned by the Indian telecommunications company Bharti Airtel.

Q: Which year did Airtel came to Ghana?
A: In 2010

Should I buy MTN shares now?

If you are considering MTN group as investment and want to know when to buy shares, these are what you should know.

MTN shares are a bargain buy at present, as they are currently undervalued.

However, MTN has established itself as a global player and MTN shares should make some gains in the future as the company expands its product offerings.

For instance MTN began the year with a share price of 1.40 GHS and has since gained 28.6% on that price valuation, ranking it fifth on the GSE in terms of year-to-date performance.

It is worth noting that MTN Ghana, which makes up over 26% of the exchange’s overall equity market, is currently the most valued stock on the GSE with an amazing market capitalization of GHS 19.9 billion.

So, it is clear about the answer if you are wondering whether to buy MTN shares now.
The answer is simply yes, but visit the MTN site or any MTN branch to know more about the risks associated with the investment.

FAQs
Q: How much are MTN shares in Ghana?
A: 1.80

Q: Can I sell my MTN shares?
A: You cannot sell MTN shares without using a licensed and regulated stockbroker within your country of residence.

Q: How do I check MTN shares?
A: use the official www.mtn.co.za website

Q: How to buy MTN shares in 2024?
A: Dial *170#
select option 5 which is “financial services” and follow the prompts to buy.

Which MTN app should I download?

You may be wondering about the right MTN app to download to avoid signing up for a wrong app and especially if you are looking out to enjoy some benefits on the original MTN app.

The right MTN app you should download is the “MyMTN App.” The MyMTN App allows MTN users to manage their account with ease.

There are tons of apps out there, but few make your life as easy as the MyMTN app does. Managing your mobile life has never been this simple!

You’re in control with the MyMTN app as you buy and send airtime and data, check balances, manage your broadband account, send money and so much more.

The MyMTN app is zero-rated, which means that it doesn’t use any data, freeing up those precious MB’s for the fun stuff.

The amazing part about the app is that when you download the MyMTN App, you get 500MB free data when you log in.

You can download the app on Apple app store for Apple devices and Google Play store for Android devices.

FAQs

Q: Which MTN app is for buying data?
A: The MyMTN app can be used to buy data.

Q: Which MTN app gives free data?
A: MyMTN App

Q: Does MTN have an app?
A: Yes , and you can manage all aspects of your account at any time through the MTN App.

Q:How do I download MyMTN app?
A: On Apple app store for Apple devices and Google Play store for Android devices.