How to find out your MTN Nigerian Phone Number

How to find out your MTN phone number

MTN phone numbers are the most popular phone numbers in Nigeria. It is also one of the most reliable mobile phone network in the country. Many people like to use MTN phone numbers because of their advantages. In terms of data, many complain it is expensive but you will enjoy it if you buy good quantity.

Sometimes people visit banks in Nigeria to open accounts or run some transactions but in the course of filling forms or other things need their MTN phone numbers. Here, we will be discussing how to find out your MTN phone number anytime you need it be you in the bank or other places. It will be detailed out for you to make your choice.

How can I find out my MTN Phone Number using USSD Code?

Let's go straight to the point. To find that out, do the following:

• Dial *123# on your phone
• Options will appear on your phone screen
• Choose the option of "Account Info". If that option appears as number 1 in the list that appears on your screen, type 1 in the space provided and send.
• Other options will appear on your phone screen. In the list, choose "My number". If that appears as number 1 in the list, just type 1 in the space provided and send. 
• Immediately your MTN phone number will appear on your screen.
• Also, you will get a message from MTN 131 stating your phone number. Example of the message is "Y'ello! Your mobile number is 2347037278694"

How can I find out my MTN Number using *133#?

This is another USSD approach to find out your MTN line. Maybe you have not memorized the phone number because it is still new and you want to find it out using this method. Or maybe you have been using the old *133*3*recipient's phone number# and have been receiving error message. That old method does not work again. 

Here is what you are to do. 

• Dial *133# on your phone
• Insert the recipient's phone number in the space provided on the screen. Do not leave any space in between the phone number because doing so will generate error message
• Then send it. 
• Some options will appear on your phone screen (1 to 5). You can choose any, maybe one and send. A call me back message will be delivered to the users phone number. From there, you can see your phone number and then copy it out as the case may be. 

Finding out your MTN phone number by the use of USSD code

Other USSD Methods

Other two ways to find out your MTN phone number via USSD is by dialing *123*1*1# and *663#. These two methods are the fastest among all. Once you dial the numbers, the phone number appears on your screen immediately. You can then screenshot or copy it out to use for the purpose you need it.

Reaching out to MTN Customer Care

This method of finding out your MTN phone number can be long but you will still get it right at the end. Can calling MTN customer care line help me to get my phone number? The answer is yes as many people have been able to tackle the challenge of not knowing their phone number through this means.

You can call 180 which is the customer care number of the network. You have to follow the voice call to get the answer you need in finding out your mobile number. Also, you can decide to speak with their customer care representative to help you get your phone number very clearly. 

Sometimes, the customer care representatives may be busy. If that happens, you can make use of the initial provided solutions. That will make your journey of finding your phone number easier. But if you want to talk to the company's representative maybe because you want to ask some other questions, you wait till early morning at about 12a.m or 1a.m. At these time frame, the customer care agents will not have much traffic. 

The use of MYMTN App

The use of MYMTN App to find out your MTN phone number

With the help of MYMTN Application, you can perform a lot of functions. If you are using an android phone, you can go to PlayStore and download this application. Once you download and install this Application, just open it. The first thing that appears once you open it is your details.

The details shows your phone number which is what you want to know, your phone type, your phone brand, IMEI, account name and the rest. With the help of MYMTN App, you do not have to worry again in finding out your MTN phone number. It is a great Application designed by MTN tech giants. 

Another method to find out your MTN phone number is by calling the phone number of any person using any network. When you do this, you number will appear at the receiver's phone number. But you have to make sure you have enough airtime on your MTN line to be able to do this.