MTN is one of the biggest telecommunication companies in Nigeria, providing top-quality communication services to millions of subscribers in the country. One of the common problems that MTN subscribers face is forgetting their phone number, especially when they have just bought a new SIM card or haven't used their phone for a while. Fortunately, there are several easy ways to check your number on MTN.
Option 1: Dial a USSD Code
The easiest way to check your MTN number is to dial the USSD code *123#. This code is free and easy to use. Follow these steps:
- Dial *123# on your MTN line
- Select option 1 (Account Information)
- Select option 1 again (My Number)
- Your phone number will be displayed on the screen
If you have more than one MTN SIM card, make sure you put the SIM in question in the phone before dialling the USSD code.
Option 2: Call MTN Customer Care
If you find it difficult to use the USSD code, you can call MTN customer care. Here's how:
- Dial 180 from your MTN line
- Follow the voice prompts and select the appropriate options
- As soon as you connect with a customer care representative, tell them you want to know your phone number
- They will request some information to verify that you are the owner of the SIM card, provide the information requested
- Your phone number will be read to you or sent via SMS to your MTN line.
Option 3: Use the MTN Call Me Back Service
If you do not have airtime on your MTN line, you can use the call me back service to check your phone number. Here's how:
- Dial *133#
- Select the option that says "My Number"
- Your phone number will be sent to you via SMS
Conclusion
If you ever forget your MTN phone number, do not panic. You can check your number easily by dialling a USSD code or calling MTN customer care. You can also use the Call Me Back service if you don't have airtime on your phone. By using these methods, you will get your phone number in no time.