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