USSD, are you asking for the updated USSD code for Nigeria Mobile Networks? These are the full list of all new USSD codes for MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile network. These are the updated USSD codes working for all Mobile Network Operators in Nigeria.

Have you tried buying a data bundle with the old USSD code for your mobile network but not working? That’s because there are now new USSD Codes for mobile operators in Nigeria as approved by Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) for the purpose of achieving uniformity and easy access for all Subscribers.

What’s USSD? USSD is a short command codes or quick codes that facilitate interaction between a user and a service provider. They are communication protocols that mobile operators use to provide quick services to their customers. Besides mobile operators, financial institutions like Banks use USSD codes for mobile banking transactions. This is why it is quite essential that you know the updated USSD codes for your network or bank. This article will provide an updated list of the new USSD codes for mobile operators in Nigeria. 

Full meaning of USSD: The acronym USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data – they are quick codes that signify specific service requests. They are protocols used by cellular network providers to receive instructions from users and provide different services for them.The beautiful part of this protocol is that a user sends commands from their mobile phone to a network’s server, which has been programmed to give automated responses based on the given commands.

What Are The Functions And Services USSD Codes Provide? Everyone knows that USSD codes are helpful for recharging airtime or buying data bundles. But they can do so much more. Below are the functions of USSD code:

• Airtime/Data bundle recharge.
• Balance enquiry
• Transfer of funds via mobile banking
• Utility bill payment

Mobile Operators In Nigeria and Their Updated USSD Codes: The NCC (Nigerian Communications Commission) requested that all USSD codes be reviewed and changed to reduce the number of shortcodes Nigerians have to memorise. Now, we’ll dive right into the updated USSD codes for the four major mobile network providers in Nigeria: MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile. Below are the list of USSD codes for all Networks Providers in Nigeria:

MTN Nigeria – MTN: The new USSD codes for MTN services are:

• For MTN airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN#
• To check MTN airtime balance, the new code is *310#
• To borrow airtime from MTN, dial *303#
• To buy data from MTN, dial *312# don’t forget you can buy cheap data on this platform as well.
• To share MTN data, dial *321#
• To check your MTN data balance, dial *323#
• For MTN Value-added Services, dial *305#
• To link your NIN to your MTN line, dial *996#

To use these codes for any of these services, simply open the phone dial on your mobile phone and dial the code. Follow the prompt for the specific service you want. To check your MTN phone number, Dial *123#. Choose Account Info or 1. From the new menu, choose My Number, and your number will be displayed in the pop-up on your screen. You can also dial *123*1*1# for a straightforward path to check your MTN phone number.

To transfer MTN airtime, you must have a transfer PIN. If you don’t, you can change the default PIN by dialing the code below: Dial *321*Default PIN*New PIN*New PIN#. Note that the default PIN is 0000. You must choose a new PIN which you’ll always use for subsequent transfers. For example, if a user chooses 5678 as their new Pin, they will dial *321*0000*5678*5678#

New USSD Codes For Airtel Nigeria – airtel ussd: Airtel users may take a while to forget the old *124# code to check their airtime balance as the codes have changed. Find the new USSD codes below:

• For Airtel airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
• To check the Airtel airtime balance, the new code is *310#
• To borrow Airtel airtime, dial *303#
• To buy Airtel data, dial *312# or buy here on Jumiabot – https://Jumiabot.com
• To share Airtel data, dial *321#
• To check your Airtel data balance, dial *323#
• For Airtel Value-added Services, dial *305#
• To link your NIN to your Airtel line, dial *996#

New USSD Codes For GLO Mobile – glo new ussd codes: These are the new USSD codes for Glo users:

• For GLO airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN #
• To check GLO airtime balance, the new code is *310#
• To Glo borrow airtime, dial *303#
• To buy Glo data, dial *312# or buy here on Jumiabot
• To share Glo data, dial *321#
• To check your Glo data balance, dial *323#
• For GLO Value-added Services, dial *305#
• To link your NIN to your GLO line, dial *996#

New USSD Codes for 9Mobile – 9mobile new ussd codes: Like the other mobile operators, the USSD codes are the same and repeated below.

• For 9mobile airtime recharge, the new code is *311* Voucher PIN#
• To check 9Mobile airtime balance, the new code is *310#
• To borrow 9mobile airtime, dial *303#
• To buy data, dial *312#
• To share 9mobile data, dial *321#
• To check your data balance, dial *323#
• For 9Mobile Value-added Services, dial *305#
• To link your NIN to your 9Mobile line, dial *996#

Troubleshooting Tips For Using USSD Codes: It’s pretty easy to use USSD codes on your mobile device. It doesn’t require an internet connection. These are the steps to take. Go to the phone, dial on your mobile phone. Dial the USSD code with * at the beginning and a hash (#) at the end. Follow the prompt to take any action you want, provided the service provider supports it at a given moment.

Troubleshooting Issues You May Encounter: These are some of the issues you may have when trying to use a USSD code are:

1. Bad network signal: If the signal is poor at your location, you may have some issues accessing certain services through the shortcodes.To handle this challenge, move around to get a better signal or wait till it’s better all around to avoid incomplete transactions, especially when it involves finances.
2. Service timeouts: Sometimes, the network servers may get overwhelmed and time out. A timeout is a period in which the USSD codes do not give users access to their desired function. Most USSD have a minimum of 60 seconds timeout. You can fix this issue by waiting it out and trying again later.
3. Incorrect USSD code: If you enter the wrong or incomplete short code for a function, you will be instructed to carry out the command again. You might also receive an error message or a list of functions you do not need or want.To fix this issue, carefully re-dial the code.

Contact customer support for the service if you have taken all these steps and cannot still access the usual functions assigned to a specific code. All Networks customer support is 300. Dail 300 on your phone to speak with you network providers.

What would we do without USSD codes? Probably everything. But they make it easy for anyone with a cellphone to access certain services within minutes and without an internet connection. The major mobile operators in Nigeria all had different shortcodes for basic functions like airtime/data recharge, balance check, etc. But the NCC decided to make it easy for Nigerians to access any service without struggling to memorise the various codes across different mobile networks. Now, all networks use the same codes for the various functions. You can use more than one mobile network without having to google the codes for each time you need to carry out a transaction.

It’s important that you keep tabs on any updates. This ensures that you do not get frustrated or stuck during an emergency. Jumiabot shall keep this post updated should there be any adjustments on the USSD code from time to time to stay updated..

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