Last time on 3rd Planet Techies, I compiled a comprehensive list of mobile banking apps download link for all Nigerian Banks
As
seen in the image above, this was the message I got from Diamond
newsletter some weeks back and was wowed with the speed at which the
transaction got completed without glitches of any form.
Instead of
sharing the mobile airtime recharge code for Diamond bank alone, I have
decided to extend it to every other banks that’s offering the USSD
mobile airtime recharge service via the user’s bank account balance.
Why this Option?
USSD
airtime recharge option can come in very handy when traveling, in a new
location and/or when in need of urgent top-up for either data or voice
calls.
This is far better than the regular quikteller option that
requires an internet connection or you, going to the ATM centers to
top-up your airtime.
Another amazing thing about using the USSD
method for airtime top-us is that, you can do this with a feature phone
(eg. Nokia touch) and from the comfort of your home.
It is completely free, reliable and secured as it is linked to the mobile phone number that your bank account is linked to.
The USSD Codes
Here are the various USSD
codes to use for recharging your mobile lines from your bank account.
They should solve the problem of how to load airtime to your mobile
phone lines from your bank accounts.
These codes can work on
smart-phone and features phones alike. This means that you can even load
airtime to your Nokia touch with these codes as no internet data access
is required to use them.
- For Diamond Bank: Dial *302*amount#
- For MTN Diamond Y’ello Account: Dial *710*555*phone no*amount*pin#
- For Access bank: Dial *901* amount#
- For Stanbic IBTC Bank: Dial *909*amount#
- For GTBank: Dial *737*amount#
- For Eco Bank: Dial *326*amount#
- For FirstBank: Dial*894*amount#
- For Fidelity Bank: Dial *770*amount#
- For FCMB: Dial *389*214*amount#
- For Sky bank: Dial *389*076*1*amount#
- For Heritage bank: Dial *322*030*amount#
- For Jaiz bank: Dial *389*301*amount#.
- For keystone Bank: Dial *322*082*amount#
- For Sterling Bank: Dial *822*amount#
- For UBA: Dial *389*033*1*amount#
- For Zenith Bank: Dial *966*amount#
- For Unity bank: Dial *322*215*amount#
More Details
Note: Read this section only if you are GTBank customer, else, the instruction above should be serve for all persons.
This
service can be used to buy airtime for yourself and friends alike.
Using the Guaranteed Trust Bank format as sample for this section,
you’ll need follow the tips below.
When Recharging Your own Line
If
you run out of airtime or needs buy a recharge card for your phone (no
internet access is required for it), simply dial the USSD code
*737*Amount# using the registered phone number.
Your account will
be credited with the amount entered. for example, dialing *737*200# will
credit your phone with NGN200 airtime.
When Recharging Your Friends or Family’s Lines
To
send recharge card to someone from your Guaranteed Trust bank account
using this service, you will need enter the USSD code, amount and the
person’s phone number.
To wit, dial *737*Amount*Phone number# to
buy a recharge card for someone else. for example, dialing
*737*200*080000000# will send NGN200 airtime to 080000000
Other Things to know (For GTBank users)
- Last four digits of your ATM card is required to complete the “buy for a friend” option
- This service is available to only MTN, Airtel and 9Mobile subscribers
- You need use the phone number registered with GTBank for this service
- You can add new numbers by visiting a GT Bank customer care service
- The service is free and limits recharge amount to NGN5,000 daily
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