How Do You Check MTN Data Balance? *323*4# and Other Methods
MTN Data Balance Check Code: 3 Quick Ways to See What Is Left
One main code, two backups, and how to read what comes back.
That is the code most MTN users need. Dial it, wait a moment, and you will see your main data bundle and any bonus data. The rest of this page covers the other ways to check, and what to do when the number is zero.
3 quick ways to check
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| USSD | Dial *323*4# (main bundle and bonus) or *310# |
| SMS | Text 2 to 323 |
| myMTN app | Text myMTN to 5018 for the link, then open the app |
MTN’s Zigi chatbot can also give you the same information.
What you will see
- Your main data bundle and how much is left.
- Any bonus data.
- The expiry date, so you know how long you have to use it.
- Special data such as YouTube Night or Day data, if your plan came with it. Night data works from 12am to 5am.
Which method should you use?
| Situation | Best choice |
|---|---|
| No data left, no app | USSD *323*4# |
| Slow network | SMS: text 2 to 323 |
| Want to buy and track in one place | myMTN app |
Alerts MTN sends for you
You do not have to check all the time. MTN sends a notice when a session takes you past 80% of your bundle and another when you run out. The 80% message can arrive late during heavy use, so do not rely on it alone.
Your data is finished: what next?
Why does my balance look lower than I expected?
Another bundle with a closer expiry may have been used first, or background apps may have used data.
Can I see when my data expires?
Yes. The balance check shows the validity and expiry date.
Is checking my balance free?
MTN’s help page does not state a charge, so confirm with MTN if you are unsure.