Welcome to the world of mobile technology, where telecommunication companies such as MTN make it easy and convenient for their customers to access and manage their accounts using a mobile phone. In this article, we will show you how to check MTN balance from another phone. It is a common scenario where you need to transfer credit or airtime to another MTN number, but you are not able to check your account balance from your phone. Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Method 1: Using USSD Code
The quickest and most convenient way to check your MTN balance from another phone is by using the USSD code. Simply follow these steps:
- Dial *556# on the other phone
- Wait for a few seconds for the USSD menu to pop up
- Select option 1 (Account Information)
- Select option 1 again (Check Balance)
- Your account balance will be displayed on the screen
Important Note:
Make sure that the other phone is not an MTN phone, otherwise the USSD code will not work.
Method 2: Using SMS
If the USSD code method does not work for you, you can also check your MTN balance from another phone using SMS. Simply follow these steps:
- Compose a new SMS message
- Type 2 in the message body
- Send the message to 131
- Your account balance will be sent back to you via SMS
Important Note:
Make sure that the phone number you are sending the SMS from is registered with MTN, otherwise you will not receive a response.
Conclusion
Checking your MTN balance from another phone is quick, easy and convenient. Use USSD code *556# or send an SMS with the message 2 to 131 to check your account balance. Remember to keep your phone close, charged and protected from thieves so that you can always stay connected.
