Over the years, the number of digits on recharge cards has in the past changed from 16 to 17, then later to 12, and now 10. But that is not the only thing that has changed, how to load them has also seen some changes too with the introduction of a new mtn recharge code for the 10-digit pin.

While the number of people that recharge their mtn line using the mobile app of their banks keeps increasing, there are still millions of Nigerians who still make use of the traditional recharge cards to top up.

However, there are a few occasions when even those that top up from their banks might also need to use the recharge card. One among these few occasions includes a promotional offer from the telecom giant that requires such.

So, this write-up is for everybody both those that use the mobile banking options on their smartphones and those that still use the paper card.

MTN Recharge Code

To load an mtn card with 10-digit, dial *3551*the 10-digit pin# You will be notified of successful recharge. Dial *555*card pin# to load recharge cards with 17-digit, 16-digit, 15-digit, and 12-digit PIN.

I don’t think mtn is done changing the number of the digits on their recharge PIN and there is also a possibility that when that changes, there will be a new way to load them on your line.

For when that happens, you can rest your mind that this page will be updated to reflect such changes as soon as I become aware of it.

MTN Recharge Code for 500 Naira

To recharge mtn 500 Naira card, dial *3551*the 500 Naira recharge PIN#, and your account will be credited in a matter of seconds.

Final Thought

Apart from the mtn recharge code above and mobile bank apps, there are still other ways you can recharge your phones. They however still require your sim card to be connected to your bank’s profile.

One of them is using the mtn on-demand code; *904#. For this code to work, the number you are dialing it on must be connected to your bank account.

You can also make use of the MyMTN app to do various things and that includes topping up your number.

For those that do not know how to recharge directly from their banks, just dial your bank’s mobile banking ussd code, and among the options on the first page are self and third-party airtime recharge.

The mobile banking code for gtbank is *737#, *966# for zenith bank, *901# for access bank, etc. Just dial your bank’s own and select the airtime option.

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