How To Share Airtime On MTN in South Africa

What is an Airtime?

Mobile airtime is the fee you pay to connect to a telecommunication provider, for example, MTN, Airtel, Orange, AT&T, or O2.

How To Share Airtime On MTN in South Africa?

Use this free MTN messaging service to ask a friend or family member to send you airtime, SMSs or data straight to your cellphone.

To request airtime:

  • Dial *136*3# and follow the prompts
  • Or dial *136*6328*(cellphone number you’re requesting from)#

To transfer airtime:

  • Dial *136*3# and follow the prompts
  • Or dial *136*6328*(cellphone number you’re sending airtime to)*(value of airtime)#

How do I transfer airtime from MTN to MTN South Africa?

Transfer MTN airtime by sending Transfer Recipient’s Number Amount PIN to 777 via a text message. So, for example, you can send ‘Transfer 01234567891 1700 5555’ to 777. You should receive a text message confirming you want to transfer the airtime. Reply with ‘YES’ to 777, and your airtime transfer is complete.

How do I check airtime on MTN South Africa?

The most commonly used codes are:

  1. Main menu. Browse all USSD services.
  2. Check your balance. *136#
  3. Detailed balance inquiries. *136*1#
  4. CallBack. *121*number#
  5. Buy voice, SMS, data and promotional bundles. *136*2#
  6. Eazi Recharge. Recharge your balances using a debit or credit card.
  7. Call diverting.
  8. Call diverting cancellation.