Exclusive Data Offer on MTN

MTN Welcome Back offer

MTN Welcome Back is an offer that rewards customers, that have spent 30 – 180 days on the network without performing any chargeable activity, with a recharge data bonus of equal value of the recharge and a recharge voice bonus at 6 times the recharge value.

Also, customers that have not performed any data activity within 60 – 180 days will be able to purchase special data bundles that have been designed for them.

Welcome Back offer Benefits

Upon successful opt-in, you will be able to enjoy the following benefits:

If you recharge between N50 to N1500 using code *161*<PIN>#, you will get the face value of the recharge as data and 6 times the face value as voice.


Activate Welcome Back Offer

You will be able to opt-in for the Welcome Back Recharge Offer via the following channels:

Recharge using code *161*<PIN>#: After your first recharge, you will receive a pop-up menu to opt-in.

SMS: Send WBO to 131

USSD: Dial *131*66#


Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Welcome Back Offer?

All MTN PREPAID customers who have spent 30-180 days on the network without any chargeable activity will enjoy the Welcome Back Recharge Offer, while the PREPAID customers who have spent 60-180 days on the network without any data activity will enjoy the Welcome Back Special Data Bundles.

What benefits will I enjoy from the Welcome Back offer once I opt-in?


Upon successful opt-in, you will be able to enjoy the following benefits:


If you recharge between N50 to N1500 using code *161*<PIN>#, you will get the face value of the recharge as data and 6 times the face value as voice.

For example, if you load a N200 physical recharge pin using *161*PIN#, you would get N1200 to call all local networks and 200MB data.


I’m not an eligible customer, can I still enjoy the Welcome Back Recharge Offer if I recharge with *161*Pin#?

No, if you are not an eligible customer, you will not receive the Welcome Back Recharge Offer even when you dial *161*PIN# but you will still get the face value of your recharge.


Will I be notified when I recharge via *555*PIN#?

To be receive the Welcome Back Recharge Offer, you must dial *161*PIN#. When you recharge with *555*PIN#, you will receive the following message notification:


“Y’ello! Get 6 times value for the next 90 days! Dial *161*pin# when recharging from N50 to N1,500. Recharge N100 and get N600 for calls plus 100MB data”.


What type of recharge is permitted? 

Only Logical and Physical cards from N50 – N1500 can be used to enjoy the offer.


If I recharge with more than N1500 or less than N50, will I receive the Welcome Back Recharge Offer?

If you recharge with more than N1500 or less than N50, you will not get the Welcome Back Recharge Offer. You must recharge from N50 – N1000 to receive the Welcome Back Recharge Offer.


I just recharged using *161*PIN#. How do I check my account balance? 

When you recharge using *161*PIN#, you can check your account balance by dialing *151#.


For how long can I enjoy the Welcome Back Recharge Offer? 

When you recharge with N100 and below, the Welcome Back Recharge Offer is valid for 14 days but a recharge over N100 is valid for 30 days.


Recharge Amount Data Value Airtime Validity

N50                              50MB N300              14 Days

N75                              75MB N450              14 Days

N100 100MB N600 14 Days

N200 200MB N1200 30 Days

N400 400MB N2400 30 Days

N500 500MB N500 30 Days

N750 750MB N750 30 Days

N1000 1000MB N1000 30 Days

N1500 1500MB N1500 30 Days


Will I be able to make international calls with the Welcome Back Recharge Voice Bonus?

No, the Welcome Recharge Voice Bonus is only for national calls.


What is the SMS charge rate from the Welcome Back Recharge bonus? 

SMS charge is N4.10/SMS


Will I be able to Roam with the Welcome Back Recharge Bonus or the Welcome Back Data Bonus? 

No, you will not be able to Roam with the Welcome Back Recharge Bonus or with the Welcome Back Data Bonus.


Will I be able to buy Value-Added-Service subscriptions with the Welcome Back Recharge Voice Bonus?

No, the Welcome Back Recharge Voice Bonus cannot be used for Value-Added-Service subscriptions.


Will I be able to use SHARE and SELL with the Welcome Back Recharge Voice Bonus?

No, you will not be able use SHARE and SELL from the Welcome Recharge Voice Bonus.


What are the benefits of the Welcome Back Data Offer?  

If you are eligible for the Welcome Back Data Offer, you can buy the discounted data bundles by dialling *131*65# or sending an SMS to 131 with any of the WBD bundles below:


SMS to 131 Data Plan

WBD1 3- Days

WBD2 Weekly

WBD3 Bi-Weekly

WBD4 Monthly






MTN Welcome Back Special Data Bundles

SMS to 131 Data Plan Cost Data Volume Validity

WBD1 3- Days N100 250MB 3 Days

WBD2 Weekly N200 1GB 7 Days

WBD3 Bi-Weekly N500 2GB 14 Days

WBD4 Monthly N1000 4GB 30 Days


Will I be able to use the Data Gifting feature with the Welcome Back Recharge Data Bonus? 

No, you will not be able to use the Data Gifting feature with the Welcome Back Recharge Data Bonus.


Will the Welcome Back Recharge Data Bonus carry over any unused data and does it have a grace period?

No, the Welcome Back Recharge Data is a bonus so it will not carry over nor will it have grace period.


Between the Welcome Back Recharge Data Bonus and the Welcome Back Special Data Bundle, which depletes first? 

The Welcome Back Recharge Data Bonus will deplete first because it is a data bonus.


Will I be able to gift data from the Welcome Back Special Data Bundle? 

No, you will not be able to gift data from the Welcome Back Data Bundle.


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