The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as of May 2023, has introduced unified, harmonized short codes for all mobile network providers (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9Mobile) to simplify services. Key codes include *311# for recharge, *310# for balance, *312# for data plans, and *996# for NIN-SIM linkage.
Unified Harmonized Short Codes (All Networks)
These codes work across all major networks in Nigeria:
- Check Account Balance:
*310# - Credit Recharge:
*311# - Data Plans:
*312# - Data Plan Balance:
*323# - Borrow Services:
*303# - Call Center/Help Desk:
300 - Value Added Services (VAS):
*305# - Share Data/Services:
*321# - NIN-SIM Linkage/Verification:
*996# - Do Not Disturb (DND) Management:
2442 - Mobile Number Portability (MNP):
3232
Common Network Prefixes
- MTN: 0803, 0806, 0810, 0813, 0814, 0816, 0903, 0906, 0913, 0916
- Airtel: 0802, 0808, 0812, 0901, 0902, 0904, 0907, 0911, 0912
- Glo: 0805, 0807, 0811, 0905, 0915
- 9Mobile: 0809, 0817, 0818, 0908, 0909
Important Notes
- NIN-SIM Linkage: Use
*996#to check or link your National Identification Number (NIN) to your SIM. - Network Specific Unbarring: If your line is barred, use
*121#for Airtel,*200*8#for 9Mobile, or visit network-specific portals likenin.mtn.ng