How activate MTN roaming while abroad.

The most appropriate way to activate roaming services on MTN is to do so in your country, say Ghana, before you travel overseas. The MTN roaming services allow you to use your MTN sim like you would in your home country while abroad.

Activating MTN roaming before leaving to abroad, you need to follow these steps:

1. Check if you have roaming service activated via MTN App or USSD*135# & *136# option 5 for self-service and follow prompts.
2. Check if there is a Prepaid roaming partner in the country you are visiting.
3. Check your airtime balance and ensure you have sufficient airtime before leaving
4. Purchase an MTN Hello World bundle on *136# and please take note of where bundles for prepaid customers are available under Hello World Data bundles information.
5. If you are visiting one of the countries that only have LTE i.e., USA, please ensure your device is capable for VoLTE.

However, if you do not activate your MTN roaming services before leaving to overseas, below is how you may activate your MTN roaming services while abroad.

Contact MTN service provider: The most straightforward way to activate MTN roaming while abroad is to contact MTN. You can usually do this by calling their customer service hotline or visiting their website.
MTN will direct you on how to activate your MTN roaming services while already abroad.

Enable roaming on your phone: In some cases, you may need to manually enable roaming on your phone. You can usually find this option in your phone’s settings menu under “Mobile Networks” or “Network Settings.”

FAQs

Q: How do I keep my MTN SIM active while abroad?
A: MTN requires using the ‘Keep My Number’ service to retain your mobile number. To subscribe for 1 year, dial 3651# or send “KMN1” to 36500

Q: How to activate roaming.
A: Dial 135 and follow the prompts

Q: How do I roam on MTN Ghana?
A: To subscribe to any of the roaming bundles, dial *550#, Enter 8 for More, Enter 5 for Roaming Offers, Enter 2 for Roaming Bundle and follow the prompts to select your preferred package

How to transfer airtime on MTN

Our friends, family members or loved ones may be in need of airtime and one could be thoughtful by wanting to transfer airtime to them. At times too, others may want to gift their friends, family members or loved ones airtime on their birthdays to show their love. There’s the need to know how to go about transferring airtime on MTN, and certainly this article is for you.

MTN has made it possible for subscribers to transfer airtime hassle freely.

How to transfer airtime on MTN

You can transfer airtime on MTN via the USSD code method, Via SMS, via the MyMTN app and via the MTN mobile money access code.

Transferring airtime via USSD Code

Here are simple steps to follow to transfer MTN airtime to another MTN number using the USSD code:

1. Dial the airtime transfer shortcode, *198#.
2. Select option 1 to ‘Activate’.
3. Choose a 4-digit PIN code. After redial *198# again.
4. Select option 2 to ‘Transfer’.
5. Enter the recipient’s number.
6. Enter the amount you wish to transfer.
7. Please enter ’00’ for the decimal value option.
8. Enter your 4-digit PIN code and press 1 to confirm the transaction.
9. You will receive a 10 Pesewas notification charge for a successful transfer.

Also, once the USSD code is activated, you can transfer the airtime without the prompt;

Dial 198recipient’s numberamount4-digit pin#. This prompt will initiate the airtime transfer from your phone to your intended receiver. You should note that you will still incur the 10 Pesewas charge for a successful transaction.

Transferring airtime on MTN Via SMS

Transferring airtime on MTN via the SMS is also very simple and below are the steps to follow;

1. Open your messages app to register for the Me2U service.
2. Send the SMS to 1329. (If already registered, skip this step).
3. Then type in and send to 1329.

If the process is successful, you should receive a confirmation SMS. Your recipient will also receive an SMS about the transfer.

Via the MyMTN app

The MyMTN app has come to stay. The app allows MTN users to send airtime and more free of charge.
Here are the steps you need to follow to transfer airtime:

1. Open the MyMTN app.
2. Tap on the + Icon.
3. Tap on Share.
4. Select ‘Airtime’.
5. Choose from the ‘Beneficiaries List or select New Number’.
6. Enter the recipient’s number and the airtime you want to transfer.
7. Enter your transfer PIN and tap on ‘Transfer’.
8. You will receive a confirmation message if the transfer is successful.

Via MTN mobile money access code

You can also transfer airtime on MTN using the MTN mobile money access code. Below are the steps to follow to transfer airtime on MTN via the MTN mobile money code:

1. Dial *170# on your phone.
2. Enter option 3, ‘Airtime and Bundles’.
3. Choose option 1 for ‘Airtime’.
4. Choose option 2 for ‘Others’.
5. Enter the amount of airtime you want to transfer.
6. Enter the recipient’s MTN number.
7. Repeat the recipient’s number.
8. Enter your mobile money PIN to complete the transaction.
9. You will receive a confirmation message if the transfer is successful for which your account will be debited.

FAQs

Q: How to retrieve MTN transfer PIN
A: 1. Go to the messaging app on your phone.
2. Create a new message and type YES.
3. Send to 310.
4. Wait for a few minutes; MTN will reset your pin to the default pin of 0000 and send you a text. You can change the pin again.

Q: How do I activate airtime share?
A: You simply dial *147# and opt-in to the Airtime Share service.

Q: What are the modes to transfer airtime on MTN?
A: You can transfer airtime on MTN via the USSD code, via the SMS , via the MyMTN app and via the MTN mobile money access code.

How to block an MTN sim card

The first option that mostly comes up after people have lost their phones or after their phones have been stolen is to block their sim cards because they believe their personal information may be at risk.

Especially for MTN users, one of Africa’s leading telecommunications providers, they must act quickly to block their SIM card to avoid such threats.

This article will walk you through the steps for blocking your MTN SIM card if it is lost or stolen, protecting your personal information.

However, before attempting to block your SIM card, make sure you have a record of your SIM card details, like your phone number or SIM serial number.

How to block your MTN number

The quickest way to block your MTN SIM card is to contact MTN customer support directly. You can do this in the following ways:

・Phone call: Dial MTN’s customer service hotline using another MTN number or a landline. The specific number varies by country, but it’s typically 180 from an MTN mobile phone in most regions.

Visit an MTN office: If possible, visit an MTN service center in person. Go with a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license, NIN, passport, or national ID card, along with any details of your SIM card. The staff at the service center can assist you in blocking the lost or stolen SIM and even help you through the process of obtaining a replacement

FAQs

Q: How do I block my lost SIM card?
A: Contact your telecoms providers

Q: Can I block my MTN SIM card online?
A: visit MTN’s website or use the mobile app to get help via MTN’s Live Chat support.

How to activate MTN share and sell

You may have heard MTN share and sell but you don’t know what this is all about.

If you want to know more about MTN share and sell as well as how to activate this service, then obviously this article is for you.

MTN share and sell is a service that allows MTN subscribers to transfer data and airtime from one MTN number to another for free.

However, before using this service, you must be a new or existing prepaid or postpaid customer with this network. This requires you to have a registered MTN SIM card. It must also be inserted into your mobile phone and the top of it all is that you need to activate the MTN share and sell pin

Below are the steps you need to follow to activate your MTN share and sell pin.

1. Dial *321# from your MTN line
2. Select option “1” for “Airtime Share”
3. Then select option “4” for Create New PIN
4. In the next prompt you will be asked to enter your email address, provide your email address in the provided space and proceed
5. Select the “your preferred security question and provide its answer” and proceed
6. In the next prompt you will be asked to enter a your desired “New PIN” enter a “4 digits number” you can easily remember and proceed to the next prompt
7. Enter the same “4 digits number” again you entered in the previous prompt
8. Now click on the “send button’ to confirm your PIN creation

FAQs

Q: What is the default PIN for share and sell on MTN?
A: 0000

Q: How can I activate MTN data share?
A: simply dial 312Phone number*Data amount# or, text TransferPhone numberData amount and to 312

Q: How to activate transfer code on MTN?
A: Send an SMS with your default PIN new PIN new PIN to 321.

Q: How do I get a sell and share PIN?
A: Simply dial *321#, select 1 (Airtime transfer), and follow the prompts to reset your PIN.

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.