Welcome to a guide on how to get emergency airtime on MTN. If you've ever found yourself without airtime during an emergency or an important call, you understand how frustrating and stressful it can be. However, MTN, the leading network provider in Africa offers a solution for its customers who are in dire need of airtime during unexpected situations.
What is emergency airtime on MTN?
MTN emergency airtime is a service that allows you to borrow a fixed amount of airtime and payback on your next recharge. The service is available to all eligible prepaid customers on the MTN network. In the next section, we will show you how to check if you're eligible for the service.
How to check eligibility for MTN emergency airtime
To check your eligibility, dial *606# on your MTN line, select 1 in the menu, and then select check eligibility. If you receive a notification that you're eligible for the service, congratulations! You can proceed to request emergency airtime whenever you're out of airtime.
Note:
If you've never used the service, kindly ensure that you're eligible or contact the customer care service for verification. Frequent rejection of the application might make you ineligible in the future.
How to get emergency airtime on MTN
To request emergency airtime:
- Dial *606# on your MTN line
- Select 1 on the menu
- Choose Get airtime
- Select your preferred amount. Note that the amount you can borrow depends on your eligibility and repayment history
- You will receive a notification of the airtime credited to your account.
After obtaining emergency airtime, you'll have to payback on your next recharge plus a service charge. The service charge depends on the amount you borrowed.
Conclusion
MTN emergency airtime service is an excellent solution for people who occasionally run out of airtime unexpectedly. However, it should not be abused, as frequent rejection of the application may make you ineligible in the future. Always ensure you repay the borrowed amount in full, to continue enjoying the service.
