MTN Tariff Plans and Migration Codes: Which of the 5 Current Plans Fits You?
MTN Tariff Plans and Migration Codes: Which of the 5 Current Plans Fits You?
Call rates, fees and the real ways to switch, taken from MTN’s own pages.
Which MTN plan are you on, and does it match how you call? Most people never check. Many lines sit on the default plan for years while a cheaper one is a text message away. Here is the current picture, based on MTN’s own pages.
| Plan | Call rate | Extra fee | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetaGist | 33k/sec (₦19.80/min) | None listed | Default plan for new SIMs |
| MTN X | 25k/sec (₦15/min) | ₦10 daily access fee | Regular callers and streamers |
| XtraValue | ₦10.80/min inside a bundle | Buy a bundle to join | Voice and data in one bundle |
| XtraSpecial Postpaid | 20k/sec (₦12/min) | No access fee | Postpaid customers |
| mPulse | See MTN’s mPulse page | Not checked | Listed by MTN as a voice plan |
How to check your plan
Open the myMTN app and look for your tariff name, or ask Zigi, MTN’s virtual assistant. Both show the plan on your line, so you know what you are changing from.
How to change your plan: 3 official channels
Direct codes MTN lists today
| Plan | Code or method |
|---|---|
| MTN X | Dial *406*1# or send MTNX to 312 |
| XtraValue | Buy any XtraValue bundle, for example by dialling *312*5# |
| XtraSpecial Postpaid | Dial *409# and enter your BVN |
What switching costs
MTN’s pages for BetaGist and MTN X say a migration is free if it is your first in 30 days. A second switch inside that window may be charged, so pick carefully. When you leave XtraValue, an active bundle’s balance cannot be used on the new plan.
A 100-minute test
| Plan | Cost of 100 minutes of calls |
|---|---|
| BetaGist | ₦1,980 |
| MTN X | ₦1,500 plus up to ₦300 in daily fees |
| XtraSpecial Postpaid | ₦1,200 |
| XtraValue XtraTalk 1500 | ₦1,500 buys 117 minutes and 580MB |
These are simple per-minute sums from MTN’s listed rates. They ignore BetaGist’s give-back minutes and any bonus you may get, so treat them as a guide.
Questions people ask
Can I be on two plans at once?
No. Your line has one tariff plan at a time.
Does switching change my number or data?
No. Your number stays the same. Data plans are separate from your voice plan.
Which plan is cheapest for calls?
On listed rates, XtraSpecial Postpaid is cheapest, then MTN X, then BetaGist. Postpaid needs a BVN-based migration.